# Used 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon prices

> The average asking price for a used 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon is $21,371, with 137,315 miles on average, across 8 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 15, 2026.

Data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1981) · [all Volkswagen Vanagon model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon.md)

- Average asking price: $21,371 (median $22,995)
- Average miles: 137,315
- For sale now: 8

## 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Michigan | $19,197 | 100,000 | 5 | — |

## Other Volkswagen Vanagon years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [1991](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1991.md) | $27,896 | 136,479 | 2 |
| [1990](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1990.md) | $19,297 | 236,567 | 4 |
| [1989](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1989.md) | $21,845 | 208,084 | 6 |
| [1988](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1988.md) | $41,020 | 62,000 | 4 |
| [1987](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1987.md) | $25,646 | 132,305 | 24 |
| [1986](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1986.md) | $18,291 | 167,989 | 25 |
| [1985](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1985.md) | $27,366 | 122,858 | 13 |
| [1984](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1984.md) | $23,875 | 207,800 | 19 |
| [1983](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1983.md) | $14,379 | 144,435 | 4 |
| [1982](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1982.md) | $23,572 | 67,652 | 14 |
| **1981** | $21,371 | 137,315 | 8 |
| [1980](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1980.md) | $16,613 | 130,541 | 5 |
| [1979](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1979.md) | $27,000 | — | 2 |
| [1974](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1974.md) | $34,900 | — | 2 |
| [1970](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1970.md) | $17,999 | — | 1 |
| [1968](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1968.md) | $45,895 | 96,014 | 2 |
| [1957](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-vanagon/1957.md) | $4,500 | — | 1 |

## Used 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon?

Used 1981 Volkswagen Vanagons for sale at U.S. dealers ask $21,371 on average (half ask less than $22,995), across 8 cars. The cars for sale have 137,315 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### How does the 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon compare with the 1980 and 1982?

The 1981 asks $21,371 on average with 137,315 miles; the 1980 asks $16,613 with 130,541 miles, and the 1982 asks $23,572 with 67,652 miles.

## More

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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