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Purchased in 2025 with 172,000 km<\/strong>, this is a vehicle you don\u2019t come across very often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back in 2011<\/strong>, I was there in person when this Transporter was picked up brand new from the Volkswagen dealer, ready to begin its working life as a self-employed plumber\u2019s van<\/strong>. From day one, its history has been completely known to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long before officially becoming the owner, I had already driven at least 50,000 km<\/strong> with it myself. In 2014<\/strong>, we even used the Transporter to pick up an 850 T5<\/strong>, proving its reliability early on.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Up until 2017<\/strong>, I used the van countless times for plumbing jobs as well as private trips\u2014and I was almost always behind the wheel. It has seen plenty of real-world use, not just short commutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, in 2025<\/strong>, retirement age has arrived for its original owner, and I\u2019m taking over the Transporter to continue its story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vehicle Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Year of manufacture:<\/strong> 2011
Engine:<\/strong> 1.9 D, 4-cylinder \u2013 102 HP
Mileage:<\/strong> 172,000 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This page documents all work carried out on the vehicle, including repairs, maintenance, and improvements<\/strong>, complete with photos and clear descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the complete maintenance and repair history with photos here.<\/strong>
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