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Vehicle: what it sells for at government auction

According to GovAuctions.app sold-price data, the median vehicle lot sold for £1,525 across 1,100 completed United Kingdom government auctions since June 2026, with most closing between £200 and £3,500. 15 regions have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale
£1,525
Typical range
£200–£3,500
Completed lots
1,100

Vehicles for sale at government auction

105 live vehicle auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

Dragon Oven trailer, Year: 2015 with mounted domed oven and twin stainless steel handwash sinks to r

Dragon Oven trailer, Year: 2015 with mounted domed oven and twin stainless steel handwash sinks to r

£760

KT11 & SE19 · Ends Sep 25, 2026

Land Rover Defender with inbuilt pizza oven to drivers rear side and chimney to roof, registration Y

Land Rover Defender with inbuilt pizza oven to drivers rear side and chimney to roof, registration Y

£3,000

KT11 & SE19 · Ends Sep 25, 2026

2018 Volvo EC140EL Tracked Excavator - H7796

2018 Volvo EC140EL Tracked Excavator - H7796

£16,500

York, East Riding of Yorkshire · Ends Sep 25, 2026

Volvo ECR88D Rubber Tracked Excavator - H7399

Volvo ECR88D Rubber Tracked Excavator - H7399

£10,400

York, East Riding of Yorkshire · Ends Sep 25, 2026

2010 Hyundai 35L-7A3.5 tonne lift capacity gas (LPG)

2010 Hyundai 35L-7A3.5 tonne lift capacity gas (LPG)

No bids

Multiple Site Auction, Lot Location Confirmed At Lot Level · Ends Sep 25, 2026

Yale 2013 GDP35VX Diesel truck

Yale 2013 GDP35VX Diesel truck

No bids

Multiple Site Auction, Lot Location Confirmed At Lot Level · Ends Sep 25, 2026

3/4 Ton Single Axle Land Rover Trailer fitted 2 x Generators

3/4 Ton Single Axle Land Rover Trailer fitted 2 x Generators

£400

Colsterworth, Lincolnshire · Ends Sep 29, 2026

1x Stillage of Vehicle Manuals etc, from MOD

1x Stillage of Vehicle Manuals etc, from MOD

£175

Colsterworth, Lincolnshire · Ends Sep 29, 2026

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Median sale price by month

2026-09
£2,200
2026-08
£1,263
2026-07
£1,100
2026-06
£1,550

Recent sold vehicle examples

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Vehicle sold prices by state

Lincolnshire£1,750 (505)West Yorkshire£1,275 (139)East Riding Of Yorkshire£7,025 (74)Derbyshire£200 (43)Cheshire East£2,025 (27)South Yorkshire£2,500 (18)Warwickshire£1,673 (10)Windsor And Maidenhead£200 (10)South Lanarkshire£520 (9)Thurrock£1,338 (8)Aberdeen City£5 (8)Somerset£4,070 (7)Tyne And Wear£1,000 (7)County Durham£5,150 (6)City Of Leicester£115 (6)

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus vehicle sell for at government auction?
Across 1,100 completed United Kingdom government auctions since June 2026, the median vehicle sold for £1,525, with most closing between £200 and £3,500. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus vehicle?
Government agencies sell surplus vehicle through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live vehicle listings into one free, searchable feed — no bid packs or credits required.
Are these sold prices before or after fees?
These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.

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Methodology: median final winning bid on vehicle lots that closed on official United Kingdom government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, pooled across every vehicle lot in the category. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.