Volkswagen/abk LT 46A
Built: 2000 · Series: Other models
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Volkswagen LT 46A: van in EU class N1 with a five-cylinder engine, 2,500 cc displacement, four wheels, a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg and a kerb weight of 2,995 kg, built in 2000
The LT was Volkswagen's large van series, built across two generations from 1975 to 2006 and forming the heaviest end of VW's commercial vehicle range. The LT 46A recorded here from 2000 belongs to the second generation of this series.
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The LT 46A is driven by a five-cylinder engine of 2,500 cc displacement and stands on four wheels, with a wheelbase of 3,550 mm and a width of 2,090 mm. The vehicle weighs 2,995 kg empty, with a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg.
At a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg the LT 46A reaches exactly the upper limit of EU class N1, the light commercial vehicles that can still be driven in Europe on a category B licence. Kerb weight and gross weight differ by 505 kg of payload margin. The 46 designation in the LT series traditionally points to a heavier class within the range, even though this particular vehicle is registered right at the 3.5-tonne line.
Buying an LT of this generation second-hand, it pays to check the turbocharger and injection pump of the five-cylinder engine, since both are known weak points at high mileage. Rust on the wheel arches, around the sliding door and on the underbody is common on vehicles of this age, and the brakes should be checked for the condition of the discs, especially if the vehicle was frequently driven loaded close to its gross weight limit.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells LT 46A
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,500 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,090 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,995 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volkswagen/abk LT 46A weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,995 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen/abk LT 46A?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen/abk LT 46A have?
5 cylinders, 2,500 cm³ displacement.
When was the Volkswagen/abk LT 46A built?
Production years: 2000.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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