TOTORO - A unique and beautifully converted Volkswagen Transporter T5 2008 1.9 TDI PD T32

VW T5 1.9 TDI 102bhp T32 – 2008 SWB

For sale is my beloved van ‘Totoro’ who I’ve had for nearly 4 years and has taken us on some amazing trips around Europe and the UK. We have just returned from 3 weeks driving down to the Dolomites and it didn’t skip a beat. Only reason for sale is upsizing, otherwise I’d happily hold onto him forever as I know he will go for years yet. Totoro has been so reliable and I’ve always felt such peace of mind venturing off on trips of 2,000 miles plus as he always starts first time, every time! I have put so much love and care into making this van as comfy and homely as possible and now it’s time for him to go on and bring someone else more incredible trips and memories. He is extremely reliable and being a 1.9L TDI, has incredible fuel consumption, a full tank will go 600+ miles.

Exterior and Engine:

Mileage: 177,000 (used weekly so may go up slightly)

Timing Belt and Water pump replaced – April 2021

Advisories on recent MOT addressed and fixed Sept 2024 – new Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot

New battery – August 2024

Front brake discs and pads replaced – August 2023

Rear brake calipers, discs and pads replaced – Feb 2022

New clutch and flywheel – September 2021

Full electrical system fitted professionally June 2022 including 12v leisure battery, 240v hook up, lighting and sockets – all costing £1950

Full service history

MOT due Feb 2025

Just had a full service ( costing £350) as well as having the aircon re-gassed and new heater cables all fitted this week ready for new owner (September 2024)

Interior:

240v when hooked up, single socket.

12v electrics running off leisure batt (charges when driving or hooked up) , x2 USB A sockets, reading lights, cigarette charger

Dometic CDF 36 12v Fridge – enough space to store several days worth of food and will last offgrid for 2-3 days before you need to give the engine a run.

X2 Touch sensitive reading spot lamps (dimmable and blue light) with x2 USB A charging sockets

L shape pull out double bed from Van Furniture – huge amounts of storage underneath both sofas & memory foam cushions

Handmade Side unit with rear and front access & fold out dining table

Thermal window blinds and curtains from Dunelm all round

Full kitchen unit with ample storage, soft close draws & fold out table for alfresco cooking

Handmade top cupboard for extra storage

Full insulation & pine cladding keeping it so warm on chilly weekends and cool in summer.

Fold down front double seat that folds flat and has lots of storage underneath.

Sliding rear window

Tinted window film in back and side windows – good for getting changed at the beach with no worries!

Bluetooth Digital Stereo

Bad bits:

a few little chips in the bonnet

one mark on side which was touched up by previous owner and slightly the wrong colour paint used

dent in both windscreen pillars – unfortunately caused by our neighbours builders knocking it with scaffolding bar. Never really bothered me enough to get fixed.

£10950 ovno, sold as seen, located in BRISTOL, UK. Please only contact if you are serious about viewing.