volkswagen

Volkswagen Transporter

Old
model
Volkswagen Transporter

Build Dates

Mar 2008 - 2015

On Sale Dates

Mar 2008 - 2015

Applies To

Van variants

Vehicle Type

Van

Engine/Fuel Type

Petrol / diesel vehicles

Price Bracket

Under $35,000

Rating Year/Datestamp

2008

ANCAP Safety Rating

Rating Expires

N/A

ANCAP Safety
Tested
2008

The tested model of Volkswagen Transporter was introduced in Australia during 2008.

The diesel left-hand-drive European small bus was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page. The Transporter van can be expected to provide similar front occupant protection to the small bus tested by Euro NCAP.

Safety equipment, as tested, not standard on all variants.

A driver airbag and antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are standard equipment. A passenger airbag is optional on the 1.9TDI variant and standard on the other variants. Side airbags and head-protecting side curtains and electronic stability control (ESC) are optional, although ESC is not available for the Citivan in Australia. Some New Zealand variants have more standard safety features.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. Three-point seat belts are fitted to all seats. This provides better protection than a two-point (lap) seat belt.

A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report (see download link).

Assessment Scores

Frontal Offset
10.93
out of 16
Side Impact
16.00
out of 16
Pole
0
out of 2
Seat Belt Reminders
0.0
out of 3
Whiplash Protection
Not Assessed
Pedestrian Protection
Poor
ESC
Optional
Overall Score
26.93
out of 37

Safety Assist Technologies

AEB - City
Not available on any variant
AEB - Interurban
Not available on any variant
AEB - VRU
Not available on any variant
AEB - Junction
Not available on any variant
AEB - Backover
Not available on any variant
LSS
Not available on any variant