Campervans for Sale VW California T5.1 SE
VW California T5.1 SE
VW T5.1 California SE 2.0 TDI 140 — 2011 — Full Service History
Genuine factory-built VW California SE in Candy White. 4-berth, electric pop-top roof, full camper kit, and drives beautifully. A proper turn-key campervan. Selling as no longer need two vehicles, we are genuinely sad to see it go.
Spec & history:
• 2.0 TDI 140 BHP, 6-speed manual
• Full service history
• Registration: SK11 ZTC — full MOT and history checks welcome
• 124,878 miles (chassis) —engine remanufactured October 2025 after timing issue, built back to factory spec with new internals (including water pump, EGR and cambelt) running perfectly & giving the peace of mind that high-mileage Californias rarely offer
• MOT until 14 March 2027
• Paintwork well maintained in good condition
• 4 berth (2 in pop-top, 2 in rock-and-roll bed)
• 2 swivel captain’s seats in the front and sliding rear bench seat with two ISOFIX points for car seats
• SE spec: cruise control, parking sensors, multi-function display
Camper equipment (all functioning, factory fitted):
• Diesel heater
• Electric elevating roof
• 2-burner gas hob & sink with running water
• Compressor fridge
• Leisure battery + mains hook-up
• Blackout blinds
• Rear interior lighting (kitchen/reading)
• Wind out awning
• Clever integrated chairs in tailgate (x2) and tables (x2)
Extras included in the sale:
• Brandrup iso-Top — insulated thermal liner for inside the pop-top roof (warmer winters, cooler summers, cost £500 new)
• Sea to Summit Comfort Deluxe camper van sleeping mat (cost £300 new) — a serious upgrade over the standard rock-and-roll bed cushioning
• Genuine VW 4-bike tailgate rack — original factory accessory, fits properly and hinges with the tailgate
• Decathlon Quechua Air Seconds Base — inflatable shelter, ideal as a driveaway awning
• Thule levelling chocks
A genuinely sorted example — major mechanical work done, full history, everything working, and a useful kit of extras included.
Can be viewed in Livingston (where we’re mainly based), or by arrangement in Edinburgh or Aberdeen. Price: £22,995 ono. Sold as seen. Bank transfer on collection. Viewings welcome by appointment.
Professional – Factory fit
Upper roof double bed. Lower rock-and-roll double bed.
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