Need to buy a used van for your growing business? Then let us help you choose one. We've picked out some of the best used vans on sale in the UK, so what ever your needs, you'll find the perfect secondhand van for you.
Whether you're a courier delivering parcels for a well-known multinational retail firm, or running errands for a local builders merchant, you'll need a van that can cram in as much as possible and be reliable.
All the used vans here offer loads of room for their size and have large doors and flat load bays that make it easy to use every last litre of space. They also come with a range of engines, none of which have wallet-busting running costs.
If you're ready to buy, we've got thousands of Used Vans for Sale. Otherwise, read on to find out what are the best used vans on sale in the UK that will take on jobs big and small.
Best used vans for sale in 2025
1. Ford Transit Custom (2012-2022)
The UK's most popular, and for good reason
Pros
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Refined and quiet on the move
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Offers a plug-in hybrid model
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Brilliant cabin
Cons
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A common sight, meaning your business won’t stand out if you turn up in one
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Air conditioning not standard until higher trim levels
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Headlights could be brighter
The Ford Transit Custom is the UK’s most popular van, and millions of people can’t be wrong. There's a huge array of them to choose from on the used van market, and it’s available with great engines and has a nice interior. It's even very safe, with a five-star NCAP score.
There are short- and long-wheelbase versions for you to choose between with a cargo hold capacity of up to 8.3 cubic metres and a payload capacity in excess of 1.4 tonnes. You can even specify an optional load-through bulkhead hatch so there’s room to fit things like ladders, pipes and long lengths of timber.
Choose one of the diesel models and fuel economy of up to 40mpg should be possible, and you’ll find the Transit Custom’s light controls and tight turning circle make it easy to drive in town. You can also have kit like active cruise control, making it an ideal motorway cruiser.
An excellent all-new Transit Custom arrived in 2023, but as they're still relatively young, there are much bigger savings to be had with the older version.
"Although it's been replaced, this version of the Ford Transit Custom is well worth a look"
Matt Robinson, Car Reviews Editor
2. Volkswagen T6 Transporter
The van that drives more like a car
Pros
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Refined and car-like driving experience
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Excellent cabin with high-quality materials and kit
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Lots of safety kit
Cons
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Not the biggest payload in the class
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Poor legroom in the driving seat
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USB-C sockets limit the number of devices that can be plugged in, for now
Volkswagen has a long history of building excellent vans, and the Volkswagen T6 Transporter – its mid-sized van offering up until recently – is one of the best. It looks very similar to the old T5, but comprehensive improvements have been made in areas such as ease-of-use and refinement.
The Volkswagen has room for three Euro Pallets, can carry up to 1331kg and tow a braked trailer of 2500kg. The load bay is very practical, too: you can have rear barn doors that open 250 degrees and a sliding side door.
You get a decent choice of engines, but the best is the 102PS diesel, which feels much stronger than that modest power figure suggests. It’s also quiet, refined and capable of returning fuel economy of more than 45mpg.
The T6 has since been replaced by the all-new T7 Transporter, which is a restyled version of the new Ford Transit Connect.
"A popular choice for modifications and camper conversions, the T6 Transporter is perhaps the only van of its era you could actually describe as 'cool'"
Matt Robinson, Car Reviews Editor
3. Toyota Proace
Great for payload and warranty
Pros
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Excellent payload
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Strong engine range, including electric
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Good levels of standard kit
Cons
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Limited body shapes available
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Compromised driving position
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Interior not the best in class
The Toyota Proace shares its parts with the Citroen Dispatch and Peugeot Expert, but is marked out by its much more comprehensive warranty.
While the other two get a bog-standard three-year, 60,000-mile arrangement, the Toyota gets an initial three years, but when you have your vehicle serviced according to schedule at an authorised Toyota dealership, your warranty is automatically extended by one year and 10,000 miles, up to a maximum of 10 years and 100,000 miles. That potentially makes for years of worry-free use.
There are three body sizes and two wheelbases to choose between, as well as van or crew cab layouts, which have space for up to nine people. The majority of models have a 1400kg payload, plus you get two sliding side doors and a pair of barn doors that open 250 degrees at the rear.
Air-conditioning is a glaring omission on the standard equipment list, but you do get a DAB radio and a full-length steel bulkhead. The best engine to choose is the 115PS diesel that moves the van along nicely and will return fuel economy of more than 50mpg.
"The new Proace offers few surprises given that it has so many relatives within the Stellantis group of manufacturers, but it's a solid van with a great warranty"
Antony Ingram, Contributor
4. Vauxhall Vivaro
Haven't we met before?
Pros
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Decent to drive
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Appealing range of powertrain options
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Good payload figures
Cons
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Not quite so generous on load capacity
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Early entry-level versions were a bit sparse
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Early examples also missed standard automatic emergency braking
The Vauxhall Vivaro is Vauxhall’s best-selling van and – unlike the mechanically identical Citroen Dispatch, Peugeot Expert and Toyota Proace – it’s built in the UK, not France. It’s an easy van to drive and also comfortable.
You can choose 4.9- and 5.3-metre-long versions with a payload of up 1450kg, although its 6.6-cubic-metre capacity is down on competitors. That said, all models get two sliding rear doors and mid-spec vans come with a bulkhead hatch for long materials like copper pipe and timber.
Even the entry-level diesel model produces 120PS and is capable of fuel economy of up to 47mpg. All models come with cruise control so you won’t get an achy right foot on long motorway stints, while mid-spec vans get rear parking sensors, plus auto lights and wipers.
"The Vivaro name has been around since 2001, but despite changing a lot in that time, it's still built in the UK"
Phil Hall, Senior Editor
5. Mercedes-Benz Vito
Worth the premium over its competitors
Pros
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Excellent quality and great to drive
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Car-like refinement and quiet engines
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Good standard equipment levels.
Cons
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Foot-operated parking brake is a pain
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No high roof option
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Lack of cabin stowage.
The Mercedes Benz Vito offers a wide range of configurations – including crew cab and minibus models – all of which are comfortable and easy to drive and come with a healthy list of standard equipment.
You can choose from three van lengths, with space ranging from 5.5 cubic metres to 6.6, and the van has a maximum payload capacity of 1350kg. You can also choose from front or rear-wheel-drive models.
The 1.6-litre diesel engine with 88PS or 114PS is perfect for town duties, while the 2.1-litre diesel – with up to 190PS – is ideal for longer hauls. Whichever version you choose, the Vito handles tidily and is very comfortable on motorway stints.
"You'll pay more for the Vito than similarly sized alterenatives, but thanks to great refinement and a car-like driving experience, it's worth the extra"
Phil Hall, Senior Editor
6. Ford Transit Connect
The Blue Oval's small but mighty van
Pros
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Easy to get comfy
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Good to drive
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Stylish image
Cons
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Others offer better payload
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Technology is not the most modern
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Only available with two seats
If you don’t need a big van, it’s worth considering the Ford Transit Connect. It’s an excellent all-rounder that’s available with a range of engines that are cheap to run. Its interior is well specified, and all models get a handy Quickclear windscreen.
Panel van versions of the Transit Connect get two-seats, but if you need passenger space, crew cab models get a bench with room for three more people, although load space is cut from 1.6- to 1.2 cubic metres.
Newer versions of the Transit Connect offer impressive equipment levels including kit like wireless phone charging, climate control and a three-pin plug in the cabin for charging tools. Splash out on a high-spec van, and you can even have an infotainment screen with nav.
"If your business needs don't call for a bigger van, the Transit Connect makes a lot of sense, and the Quickclear windscreen is a proper game-changer for winter work days"
Phill Tromans, Contributor
7. Citroen Berlingo
Third-generation Citroen is a great small van
Pros
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Good figures for load volume and payload
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Some handy practicality touches
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Reasonably comfortable and easy to drive
Cons
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e-Berlingo has a rather limited range
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Basic version is a bit too basic
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Rivals are better rounded
The Citroen Berlingo is another great used van if you don’t need the space of a medium-sized van. It’s comfortable and easy to drive, cheap to run and is available with plenty of kit to make your life easier.
Thanks to a 1050kg payload and a 1.2-metre load width, it’s very practical – a Euro pallet will slide right in – and you can choose from M (4.4 metre-long) and XL (4.7 metre-long) models. You can even specify an overload indicator so you’ll know when you’ve exceeded its limits.
You can choose from a variety of petrol and diesel engines, which range from 75- to 130PS and can return more than 60mpg in the case of the diesels. You can also choose from five and six-speed manual gearboxes or a smooth-shifting eight-speed auto. You can even have an all-electric one if you so wish.
"A familiar name in the small van world, the Berlingo is all but identical to the Peugeot Partner – shopping for both could widen your options significantly"
Antony Ingram, Contributor
8. Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Vans don't get any more stylish than this
Pros
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Massively stylish, especially for a van
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Good to drive
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Fabulous forward visibility
Cons
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Not the best on capacity or payload
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An expensive option
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Cabin not as plush as passenger version
It's one of the newest used vans here, it's electric, and it's also very desirable, so the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo is far from being the cheapest vehicle on this list.
However, the outlay could well prove to be worth it, because no van will get your business noticed quicker than the super-cool Volkswagen, thanks to the retro styling that harks back to the iconic Type 2 Bus of the 1950s.
Aside from instantly giving your business a hint of coolness, the ID.Buzz will be a pleasure to live with on a day-to-day basis. The boxy body gives a whole heap of cargo space, while the electric range is also very decent. Even better, the cabin is just as cool as the outside, and it's plushly trimmed and well-equipped, too.
"Taking inspiration from the iconic Type 2 VW 'Bus', the ID.Buzz is effortlessly cool. Whether or not that makes up for its so-so capacity is up to you"
Matt Robinson, Car Reviews Editor
The Ford Transit is the best used van for couriers. You’ll find a huge selection of Transits on the second-hand market, and whichever version you choose, you’ll end up with a van that’s easy to live with and is relatively cheap to run and fix.
The best medium-sized van is the Ford Transit Custom. Okay, so its 8.3-cubic-metre capacity isn’t the biggest, but it’s still very practical with an optional bulkhead hatch that means you can carry long items.
The Ford Transit is the most comfortable van. Inside, it feels just like one of Ford's cars, albeit with a much better view out of the front. It's quiet on the motorway and can be specified with adaptive cruise control that accelerates and brakes for you.
Find a Ford Transit Custom for sale
Ford Transit Custom2.0 EcoBlue 185ps Low Roof Sport Van Auto
202039,457 milesDiesel£477 mo£24,991
RG196HWFord Transit Custom2.0 EcoBlue 130ps Low Roof Limited Van
202325,063 milesDiesel£464 mo£21,695
TR13LNFord Transit Custom2.0 TDCi 170ps Low Roof Sport Van
201957,888 milesDiesel£478 mo£21,600
inc. VATPE217QSFord Transit Custom2.0 EcoBlue 130ps Low Roof D/Cab Limited Van
202114,058 milesDiesel£560 mo£25,194
inc. VATPO35FHFord Transit Custom2.0 EcoBlue 185ps Low Roof D/Cab Sport Van
202220,315 milesDiesel£718 mo£33,594
inc. VATEX28FNFord Transit Custom2.0 EcoBlue 130ps Low Roof D/Cab Limited Van
202044,763 milesDiesel£500 mo£23,394
inc. VATEX28FNFord Transit Custom2.0 EcoBlue 136ps H1 Van Limited
2024412 milesDiesel£33,588
inc. VATYO329GYFord Transit Custom2.0 EcoBlue 170ps H1 Van Sport Auto
20246,014 milesDiesel£38,688
inc. VATLN24HZ
Find a Volkswagen Transporter for sale
Volkswagen Transporter83kW 37.3kWh Van Auto
202125,956 milesElectric£257 mo£11,998
inc. VATGL142GHVolkswagen Transporter2.0 BiTDI BMT 204 Highline Kombi Van DSG
201928,297 milesDiesel£824 mo£44,999
TA64BJVolkswagen Transporter2.0 TDI 110 Highline Kombi Van
20242,418 milesDiesel£464 mo£34,789
inc. VATM171TRVolkswagen Transporter2.0 TDI BMT 150 Highline Kombi Van
201658,918 milesDieselor £22,800£23,490
£690 offLS126BZVolkswagen Transporter2.0 BiTDI 204 Highline Kombi Van DSG
202252,730 milesDiesel£44,389
inc. VATPR25BLVolkswagen Transporter2.0 TDI 110 Startline Kombi Van
20243,751 milesDiesel£532 mo£35,989
inc. VATM171TRVolkswagen Transporter2.0 TDI 110 Highline Van
202219,081 milesDiesel£701 mo£35,995
HU139PBVolkswagen Transporter2.0 TDI 110 Highline Kombi Van
202075,226 milesDiesel£24,594
inc. VATGU147QW
Find a Toyota Proace for sale
Toyota Proace100kW Icon 75kWh Van Auto
202229,511 milesElectric£17,988
inc. VATWA13LRToyota Proace100kW Icon 75kWh Van Auto
20243,000 milesElectric£34,111
inc. VATDE248BYToyota Proace2.0D 140 Icon Van
202246,832 milesDiesel£17,754
inc. VATNG72GQToyota Proace2.0D 140 Icon Van
202248,145 milesDiesel£17,634
inc. VATNG72GQToyota Proace100kW Icon 75kWh Van Auto
202339,991 milesElectric£19,794
inc. VATME80PZToyota Proace100kW Icon 75kWh Van Auto
202147,042 milesElectric£14,790
inc. VATNG72GQToyota Proace2.0D 120 Active Van
202119,169 milesDiesel£16,449
inc. VATMK419SDToyota Proace2.2D 140 Icon H2 Van
20241,452 milesDiesel£28,560
inc. VATNG60AA
Find a Vauxhall Vivaro for sale
Vauxhall Vivaro3100 2.0d 145PS Elite H1 Van
202259,168 milesDiesel£423 mo£19,144
inc. VATDE216HBVauxhall Vivaro3100 2.0d 150PS Elite H1 Van
202214,780 milesDiesel£21,799
inc. VATEH114AAVauxhall Vivaro2900 1.5d 100PS Dynamic H1 Van
202216,901 milesDiesel£328 mo£18,598
inc. VATAB217GQVauxhall Vivaro2900 1.5d 100PS Prime H1 Van
202415,168 milesDiesel£452 mo£20,100
inc. VATDD24SUVauxhall Vivaro2900 1.5d 100PS Prime H1 Van
202412,207 milesDiesel£459 mo£20,400
inc. VATDD24SUVauxhall Vivaro2.0 Turbo D 145 Pro H1 Van
202412,999 milesDiesel£716 mo£32,392
inc. VATNG68REVauxhall Vivaro2.0 Turbo D 145 Prime H1 Double Cab
202450 milesDiesel£726 mo£32,824
inc. VATDE216HBVauxhall Vivaro2.0 Turbo D 145 Pro H1 Van
202499 milesDiesel£700 mo£31,672
inc. VATDE216HB
Find a Mercedes-Benz Vito for sale
Mercedes-Benz Vito116 CDI Select 9-Seater 9G-Tronic
202021,484 milesDiesel£711 moor £31,995£32,995
£1,000 offPO35FHMercedes-Benz Vito119CDI Select Crew Van 9G-Tronic
20246,247 milesDiesel£943 mo£42,474
inc. VATPO35FHMercedes-Benz Vito119CDI Select Crew Van 9G-Tronic
20245,010 milesDiesel£943 mo£42,474
inc. VATSO160YZMercedes-Benz Vito116CDI Select Van 9G-Tronic
1 milesDiesel£48,300
inc. VATSO160YZMercedes-Benz Vito119CDI Select Crew Van 9G-Tronic
20248,570 milesDiesel£943 mo£42,474
inc. VATSO160YZMercedes-Benz Vito119CDI Select Crew Van 9G-Tronic
202510,000 milesDiesel£943 mo£42,474
inc. VATPO35FHMercedes-Benz Vito119CDI Select Crew Van 9G-Tronic
20245,840 milesDiesel£943 mo£42,474
inc. VATSO160YZMercedes-Benz Vito119CDI Select Crew Van 9G-Tronic
20247,597 milesDiesel£1,130 mo£51,112
inc. VATNG68RE
Find a Citroen Berlingo Van for sale
Citroen Berlingo Van1.5 BlueHDi 950Kg Driver 130ps [6Speed] [S/S]
202038,933 milesDiesel£13,188
inc. VATGreat pricePR22YQCitroen Berlingo Van1.5 BlueHDi 100ps Van Enterprise Plus
202510 milesDiesel£486 mo£21,594
inc. VATPL13QLCitroen Berlingo Van1.5 BlueHDi 650Kg Enterprise Ed 100ps 6 Spd [S/S]
20239,127 milesDiesel£358 mo£15,900
inc. VATGood priceDD24SUCitroen Berlingo Van1.5 BlueHDi 100ps Van Enterprise
202510 milesDiesel£440 mo£19,554
inc. VATPL13QLCitroen Berlingo Van1.5 BlueHDi 100ps Van Enterprise Plus
202510 milesDiesel£486 mo£21,594
inc. VATPL13QLCitroen Berlingo Van1.5 BlueHDi 100ps Van Enterprise Plus
202510 milesDiesel£507 mo£22,554
inc. VATEX28NPCitroen Berlingo Van1.5 BlueHDi 100ps Van Enterprise Plus
202510 milesDiesel£507 mo£22,554
inc. VATEX28NPCitroen Berlingo Van1.5 BlueHDi 1000Kg Driver Pro 100ps [6 Speed]
202271,253 milesDiesel£287 mo£12,952
inc. VATNG68RE
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