Volkswagen T5 Sportline Transporter T30 130 SWB
This is the Sportline Transporter with the 2.5 litre engine – drives and pulls very well. It has air con and cruise control. It feels powerful and has good acceleration for a van.
I think this was top specification when launched https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/volkswagen/vw-transporter-25-tdi-sportline-2008-review/
The 5 cylinder engine, by design, doesn’t have a cam belt so that doesn’t have to be done.
It has a very good service history, receipts for 18 services.
Serviced by VW 2009 (twice), 2010 (twice), 2011 (twice), 2012 (twice), 2013, 2014
Receipts for independent services 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024,2025
New engine fitted by VW at 118345 miles (24/1/13)
Current MOT expires 3/8/26
2 former owners.
2 keys – remote central locking.
Reversing camera
Reversing sensors
Black Rhino wheels with General Grabber AT3 tyres
Apple Carplay
Twin sliding doors
130 horse power
5 speed manual
Converted in 2023. The plywood kitchen, cupboards, rear seating and bed came from the Ply Guys – https://www.theplyguys.co.uk
It’s been designed to have no gas on board. The induction hob and microwave are powered by the lithium battery and solar.
200w Renogy solar panels
100ah Renogy lithium battery
1000w Renogy inverter
Renogy dual input DC-DC MPPT – can charge at 50amps when the engine is running
Bluetooth battery and charging monitoring through Renogy app.
Cooking – induction hob and microwave oven
Fridge – 50L compressor fridge. Transporter HQ THQ50
Sink – 10l fresh water, 10l waste water.
Seating – 2 travel seats up front. The passenger seat swivels to the ‘lounge’ to give 3 seats.
Bed – sleeps 2
Lockable safe under passenger – 2 keys
Rare twin sliding doors gives nice open feel
Windscreen and side windows thermal covers
Alarm for smoke and CO2
Fold out bed and mattress from the Ply Guys – theplyguys.co.uk
Sleeps 2
The mattress is 107cm x 184cm. The sleeping area is wider – 120-123cm wide. Similarly the sleeping length is 188cm from end of the bed to the back doors. I’m 6’3″ and find it very comfortable.
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