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Volkswagen Tiguan: importing one from Japan to Ireland
A popular family SUV, increasingly imported from Japan.
Why Irish buyers choose it
The Tiguan is spacious, solid and easy to live with. Japanese-market cars are mostly TSI petrols with DSG, often well specified.
Real auction prices in Japan
604sold at auction, last 3 months
€8,567median auction price
€2,671–€13,298typical range
76k kmmedian mileage
| Year | Sold | Median price | Median km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | €22,259 | 7k km |
| 2024 | 5 | €17,190 | 12k km |
| 2023 | 26 | €19,336 | 29k km |
| 2022 | 21 | €20,543 | 31k km |
| 2021 | 41 | €16,918 | 47k km |
| 2020 | 27 | €11,110 | 73k km |
| 2019 | 101 | €9,575 | 69k km |
| 2018 | 79 | €10,797 | 77k km |
| 2017 | 72 | €11,047 | 78k km |
| 2016 | 16 | €4,870 | 59k km |
Auction hammer prices in Japan, before shipping, duty, VAT, VRT and fees.
Most compared with
- Toyota RAV4
- Mazda CX-5
- Skoda Kodiaq
Importing it to Ireland
German-built, so 10% duty.
European-built: 10% customs duty applies. Why? VAT at 23% and VRT apply to every import.
What to check
Check DSG service records.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Volkswagen Tiguan cost at auction in Japan?
The median auction price over the last three months was €8,567, with most selling between €2,671 and €13,298, before shipping, taxes and fees.
Is there import duty on a Volkswagen Tiguan from Japan?
Yes. It is built in Europe, so 10% customs duty applies, plus 23% VAT and VRT.
What is the Volkswagen Tiguan most compared with?
Irish buyers most often compare it with the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Skoda Kodiaq.