Family · 2008–2014
Toyota Alphard — 2nd gen (20)
Estimated cost to land a Toyota Alphard 2nd gen (20) in the UK, registered and ready for the road — based on 135 recent results from Japanese dealer auctions, grade 3.5 or better.
- Built
- 2008–2014
- Auction results
- 135
- Mileage bands
- 3
- Data updated
- 5 October 2026
Typical figure weighted across all mileage bands. Range runs from the cheapest band’s lower quarter to the dearest band’s upper quarter.
Estimated UK landed cost
By mileage
Each row is a group of recent auction results for this generation. “Typical” is the middle result; low and high mark the cheaper and dearer quarters, so about half of recent cars landed between them.
| Mileage band | Typical year | Typical miles | Typical grade | Low | Typical | High | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30k–60k miles | 2011 | 53,000 | 4 | £6,800 | £7,900 | £9,350 | 23 |
| 60k–90k miles | 2011 | 72,000 | 3.5 | £6,150 | £6,650 | £7,600 | 52 |
| 90k+ miles | 2010 | 119,000 | 3.5 | £5,650 | £6,100 | £6,550 | 60 |
Estimate Excludes our service fee. Grades are explained below. Fewer results means a less certain estimate.
Compared with UK prices
| Mileage band | Our typical estimate | Typical UK price | Estimated saving | Cautious estimate | Confidence | UK adverts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30k–60k miles | £7,900 | £11,750 | £3,850 | £900 | High confidence | 20 |
| 60k–90k miles | £6,650 | £10,250 | £3,600 | £1,700 | High confidence | 23 |
| 90k+ miles | £6,100 | £10,000 | £3,900 | £1,700 | Medium confidence | 14 |
Typical UK price is the middle asking price of comparable UK adverts, reduced slightly to allow for negotiation. Estimated saving is that figure minus our typical estimate. The cautious estimate assumes you pay towards the top of our range and compare it with the cheaper UK adverts. A negative figure means importing would probably cost more than buying in the UK.
High confidence means we found enough comparable cars on both sides, of similar age and mileage. Medium confidence means one thing makes the match less certain — for example a modest number of adverts, or a gap in typical age or mileage.
Worked example
What’s included in this estimate
Here is how we reach the typical figure for the most common group in recent results: a 2010 car with about 119,000 miles (90k+ miles). We work backwards from that estimate to the winning bid, then add every cost in order.
- Exchange rate
- £1 ≈ ¥208
- Rate date
- 2 October 2026
- Car’s age
- About 16 years
- Duty / VAT
- 0% / 20%
Exchange rates move daily. A weaker pound makes every car dearer, and the reverse.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Winning auction bid About ¥296,000, converted at £1 ≈ ¥208 | £1,421 |
| Japan-side costs Auction fees, transport to the port and export paperwork — ¥128,000 | £614 |
| Sea shipping and insurance Japan to a UK port | £1,800 |
| Customs value Car, Japan-side costs and shipping | £3,835 |
| Import duty 0% with proof of Japanese origin (10% without) | £0 |
| Import VAT 20% of the customs value plus duty | £767 |
| UK port handling and customs clearance Unloading, port charges and clearance | £450 |
| MOT and modifications Cars 10 or more years old need an MOT — this one is about 16 years old | £450 |
| First registration fee Paid when the car is first registered in the UK | £55 |
| Number plates and preparation UK plates, cleaning and basic checks | £250 |
| Contingency 5% of everything above | £290 |
| Estimated landed cost Rounded to the nearest £50. Lines are rounded, so they may not add up exactly. | £6,100 |
Not included
- Our service fee — confirmed in writing before you commit
- Insurance, vehicle tax and fuel
- Repairs or upgrades beyond basic preparation, unless agreed with you
Glossary
Auction grades
Every car at a Japanese dealer auction is inspected and given an overall grade, plus a letter for the interior. Scales vary a little between auctions, so treat this as a guide. This price guide only counts cars graded 3.5 or better. A figure such as 4.25 is a middle value that falls between two grades.
The grade is a useful first filter, not the whole story — where it’s available, our export partner in Japan can also inspect the car before the auction.
- 6 or S
- As new, usually with very low mileage.
- 5
- Excellent — close to new condition.
- 4.5
- Very good, with very few marks for its age and mileage.
- 4
- Good, with light marks or wear in keeping with its age.
- 3.5
- Fair — more visible marks, small dents or wear. May need some cosmetic work.
- 3 and below
- Noticeable wear or damage. Not included in this guide.
- R or RA
- Repaired accident damage. Not included in this guide.
- Interior A to E
- A is excellent, E is poor.
Toyota Alphard
Other generations
- 1st gen (10) 2002–2008 typically £5,800
- 3rd gen (30) 2015–2023 typically £20,450
- 4th gen (40) 2023–2026 typically £34,700
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