What is Bluemotion VW Transporter?
As well as the Bluemotion Technologies versions of the Transporter, which feature low rolling-resistance tyres, stop/start and a brake-energy regeneration system, the specific Bluemotion model adds an automatic tyre-pressure monitoring system to ensure pressures are kept at the optimum level, as well as extra …
What’s the difference between VW Transporter T28 and T30?
We regularly get asked the difference between the T26, T28, T30 and T32 the only difference is the carrying capacity, the T26 meaning it’s a 2.6T gross vehicle weight, T28 is a 2.8T gross vehicle weight etc… with payloads ranging from 749Kg up to 1,292Kg, these vehicles come in a range of engines and bhp starting with …
Are there different types of VW Transporter models?
Don’t just look at the name though as any model can have any option e.g. a startline can have aircon which is only standard on a highline etc. T32 has different suspension to the lighter payload models. Handy to know if you are thinking about lowering your wagon.
Are there different brakes on a VW Transporter?
Only a very limited number of T32 have different brakes, most are as other vans. It’s the 180 or 204 bhp vans that all have them. Suspension is different but that’s it in terms of components. Once you convert it to a camper on the paperwork it becomes a class 4 Mot again.
Who was the creator of the Volkswagen Transporter?
Volkswagen Transporter – the first minivan and the second civil car Volkswagen after Volkswagen Käfer. Minibus, which became one of the most recognizable symbols of the hippy era. The idea of creating Transporter belongs to the Dutch importer of Volkswagen Ben Ponu (de: Ben Pon senior).
Do you need Class 7 mot for VW Transporter?
The other things to bear in mind is the the T32 (gross laden weight 3,200kg as said already) is a slightly different van. It has uprated brakes and suspension for a start and requires a class 7 MOT. Not a massive issue as it only costs a few ££ more to MOT but will reduce the number of test centres you can use.