VW T-sporter T32 130TDI LWB
Welcome to the listing for our unique VW Transporter T5 Long Wheelbase (LWB) T32, featuring:
• Mid-high roof
• Twin sliding rear doors
• Tailgate
• 2.5L 130 TDI 5-cylinder engine
• 6-speed manual transmission
Year: 2006 (56 plate)
Mileage: 215,000 (Engine replaced in 2014 — see below)
Colour: Matt black
🛠️ About the Van
This much-loved van has been my adventure companion for 14 years — from Devon’s back lanes to surf trips across the UK and Europe with 3 kids and a dog. It’s not a show van, but a solid, reliable workhorse with soul — ideal for someone seeking freedom, function, and fun.
🛠️ Recent Mechanical Work
This van has been meticulously maintained with receipts and work done by local trusted garages. Major recent work includes:
2025
• Turbocharger & gaskets
2024
• Rear brake pads
2023
• Gearbox
• Clutch, master cylinder, drive shaft & stub shaft
2020
• Anti-roll bar, rear shocks
• Sliding door runners
2014
• Replacement engine with 55K miles at install (done at 147K miles) – engine now at ~123K
Self Service:
Annual oil/filter changes with Petronas Syntium AV
Average annual mileage: 5.5K
📦 Why Are We Selling?
Time for a new chapter with a growing family moving to a VW Crafter – we’re now ready to pass this on to someone who’ll appreciate it as much as we have. Ideal for:
• Surfers
• Campers
• Weekend warriors
• Vanlife seekers
• DIY converters wanting a solid base
📍 Location & Viewing
Located in Nr Barnstaple Nth Devon. Viewing by appointment.
No time wasters, please – serious enquiries only.
💰 Price:£7995
🔧 Conversion & Features:
2011 ( Completed by local collage workshop)
• Full respray in matt black & lacquer rear parking sensors (2011)
• Tinted windows on both sliding doors for privacy & security
• Rear bench seat (6 seats total) – foldable/removable
(Self build)
• Fully insulated, ply-lined interior with removable storage boxes & shelving and carpet lined. Ceiling incomplete.
• Removable 6ft x 4ft (3-section) removable 18mm ply base and caravan seating mattress.
• J-rail for driveaway awning
• Leisure battery setup (battery not included) with 12V socket & reading lights
• Kenwood stereo (CD/radio) with front & rear speakers
• Upgraded rear tailgate gas struts (designed for Fiamma 4-bike rack – selling separately)
• 16” steel wheels with 225/75 R16 tyres.
• Electrics: Leisure battery – fused wiring and relay 12v cigaret lighter (used for electric coolbox) and reading light. No fitted leisure battery in place
6×4 removable 18mm ply 3 panel base ex caravan 3 piece mattress
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