MarketCheck data shows Volkswagen has overtaken Ford as Britain’s most advertised used petrol car brand, with 28,425 active listings. See which manufacturers hold the largest share of the UK used petrol car market and how the rankings compare with used EV stock.
BMW has moved ahead of Tesla in the UK used EV market, with 3,525 active listings and an 8.98% share. MarketCheck data shows a fragmented second-hand electric car sector, with no manufacturer accounting for 10% of available stock.
Used petrol car prices fell to their lowest level of 2026 in August, with the average sold price dropping to £15,234. MarketCheck data shows prices have fallen by around £716, or 4.5%, since January, following a period of relative stability between May and July.
MarketCheck data shows a sharp slowdown in UK used diesel sales, with 382,350 vehicles sold between April and July 2026, down from 438,421 in 2025 and 422,828 in 2024.
Used Tesla sales fell for the third consecutive month in July 2026, with 2,838 vehicles sold compared with 4,411 at the April peak. MarketCheck data points to a clear summer slowdown in the UK used Tesla market.
Used EV prices are showing signs of stabilising after two years of decline. MarketCheck data shows average sold prices reached £22,625 in July 2026, remaining almost unchanged from June and signalling a potential shift in the UK used electric vehicle market.
MarketCheck UK analysis shows the used EV market entering a new phase, with prices rising after months of decline. See the latest data, trends and what they mean for dealers, analysts and buyers.
Used EV sales reached record levels following the commencement of the Iran war in late February. This report examines market activity, pricing trends, supply changes and buyer demand across the UK used vehicle market.
Used electric van sales exceeded 1,000 units in a single month for the first time on record. The latest MarketCheck UK data highlights rising demand for electric commercial vehicles and continued growth across the UK used van market.
Used BYD sales have reached a record high in the UK, reflecting the brand’s rapid expansion and growing consumer demand. MarketCheck data highlights key trends in used vehicle volumes, pricing and market activity as BYD strengthens its position in the UK automotive sector.