VW T5 Camper Van 2008

Here for sale is a wonderful 2008 SWB T5 (T28) with the best motor ever put in the T5 – 1.9 TDI 102hp BRS engine, factory non-DPF specification. One of the most sought-after/reliable T5 engine configurations.

Excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition.

Underside professionally bead-blasted and impregnated at a cost of €3,400 and in near-mint condition. Receipts for work available.

Recent work:

18.04.25
• O/S driveshaft
• 2 complete wishbones
• Left shock
• Timing belt kit & water pump
• 2 rear calipers & 2 handbrake cables
• Front pads & brake fluid
• Oil & filter, air filter
• 2 top shock mountings

30.01.26
• New SMART alternator & fan belt
• Left driveshaft repaired
• Gearbox oil purge
• New fan belt tensioner

06.07.26
• Oil & filter
• Driveshaft oil seal
• Power steering fluid
• Thermostat & housing
• Oil sump
• New 100Ah starter battery

Also: road-legal LED number plate lights, reversing camera, LED interior lights and 4 almost-new tyres.

Camper features:
• 12V leisure battery
• Victron DC-DC Bluetooth charger
• VEVOR Bluetooth diesel heater
• Sink & gas hob with proper under-sink gas installation and ventilation
• New smoke/CO detector, fire blanket & extinguisher
• Rotating double passenger seat
• Cabin air-con
• Bluetooth hands-free head unit
• Refreshed interior with pleated blackout blinds
• Soundproofing & insulation

Registered as a camper on the logbook, with 5 belted seats listed. SQI certificate available.

Drives perfectly with no issues.

Huge amount of camping equipment included: 12V kettle, powered coolbox, outdoor shower, camping chairs, detachable tow bar with electrics, detachable table, under-bed storage, chemical toilet, heavy-duty chocks and levelling ramps, detachable window ventilation adapter, gas bottle, mains hook-up cable/adapter, 2 keys and receipts.

Complete camping outfit ready to go!

Sadly selling because plans have changed due to a health issue in the family.

Next test due 13.02.2027. 283,000 km.