Used car guide

2019 Volkswagen Transporter: known problems and what to check

Too few Volkswagen Transporter cars first registered in 2019 had an MOT during 2025 for reliable MOT figures. Here’s what we do know about the 2019 Volkswagen Transporter, and what to check before you buy one.

2,211on the UK register at the end of 2025
Dieselfuel type
5known faults listed below

Known faults on the 2019 Volkswagen Transporter

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

  • Fuel hose and airbag recalls

    All engines

    A large number were recalled for faulty fuel hoses, and others for passenger airbags, tyres, child locks and door cables that could freeze.

    At the viewing: Ask a VW dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.

    Source: Haynes: VW Transporter T6 common problems (2015-2024)

  • Squealing auxiliary belt

    All engines

    A failing auxiliary belt squeals, and if it breaks it can take out the power steering and air con and damage the pump and alternator pulleys.

    At the viewing: Listen at start-up and look at the belt for cracks.

    Source: Haynes: VW Transporter T6 common problems (2015-2024)

  • ABS and ESP warning lights

    All engines

    Dirt in the wheel bearings can upset the wheel-speed sensors and bring on ABS and ESP warnings.

    At the viewing: Make sure the ABS and ESP lights go out.

    Source: Haynes: VW Transporter T6 common problems (2015-2024)

  • Fuel pressure sensor (2.0 TDI)

    2.0 TDI

    A faulty fuel pressure sensor brings on the engine and glow plug lights.

    At the viewing: Make sure there are no warning lights.

    Source: Haynes: VW Transporter T6 common problems (2015-2024)

  • High-level brake light failing

    All engines

    The high-level brake light can fail, which is an MOT fail. The only fix is a new, improved unit.

    At the viewing: Have someone check all the brake lights.

    Source: Haynes: VW Transporter T6 common problems (2015-2024)

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Transporter

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Has the fuel hose recall been done? Can a VW dealer confirm from the VIN?
  2. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

What to check on a 2019 car

  • MOT history

    Check the reg below: its MOT history shows what has been failed or advised, and whether the mileage adds up.

  • Service history

    Look for regular servicing and receipts for big jobs like a cambelt or clutch.

  • Finance and write-offs

    MOT records don’t show outstanding finance or insurance write-offs. A history check does.

  • Test drive

    Listen for knocks over bumps, check every warning light goes out, and make sure the gears and brakes feel right.

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Other years

Every year of the Volkswagen Transporter compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2026–Too new for MOT data
2025–Too new for MOT data
2024–Too new for MOT data
2023–Too new for MOT data
2022–Too few tests
2021–Too few tests
2020–Too few tests
2018–Too few tests
2017–Too few tests
2016–Too few tests
2015–Too few tests
2014–Too few tests
2013–Too few tests
2012–Too few tests
2011–Too few tests
2010–Too few tests
2009–Too few tests
2008–Too few tests
2007–Too few tests
2006–Too few tests
2005–Too few tests
2004–Too few tests
2003–Too few tests
2002–Too few tests
2001–Too few tests
1999–Too few tests
1995–Too few tests
1994–Too few tests

Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score