VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter T6.1 facelift 6.1 Multivan, 204 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch (2021–2024)

Research for this car

• Generation guide VW T6 and T6.1 (2015-2024): known problems and buying guide

  A practical van, but the 204 PS BiTDI engine, the DQ500 gearbox and the emissions parts are costly, so check them before you buy.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Drive the DQ500 in D through all gears. Bad result: jerks when pulling away, delayed shifts, or an emergency mode. A scanner reads mechatronic faults. Ask for the oil and filter service record.
2. Start the van and watch the dashboard for an engine warning lamp. Bad result: the lamp stays on. A scanner reads EGR codes.
3. Check the coolant level before and after a drive. Bad result: coolant keeps going down, or engine lamps come on. A scanner reads EGR faults.
4. Ask how the van was driven, and whether it mostly did short trips. Drive it at speed and watch the DPF light. Bad result: the DPF light stays on, or a regeneration does not finish. A scanner reads DPF data.
5. Check open recall campaigns by VIN with a VW dealer. Bad result: an open campaign that is not done.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions