Volkswagen 1.2 D
Built: 1995 · Series: 1.2
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Volkswagen 1.2 – Dutch-registered VW vans of the 1.2 capacity class, 2,370 to 2,461cc, 1,567 to 2,140kg kerb weight, petrol and diesel
The VW 1.2 collective page covers Dutch-registered Bestel vans whose type designation follows the 1.2 capacity class; the model names state power levels from 50 to 81 kW, fuel type B (petrol) and D (diesel), and the suffix KAT for catalytic converter. Classification by capacity class followed the same RDW system as other Dutch-registered VW commercial vehicles and grouped both petrol and diesel variants under one type designation.
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The register lists 6 versions of 2,370 to 2,461cc from four- or five-cylinder engines, kerb weights of 1,567 to 2,140kg, gross vehicle weights of 2,725 to 2,800kg and widths of 1,750 to 1,920mm.
Like other small petrol and diesel variants in Volkswagen's commercial line-up, the 1.2 versions served trades and small businesses in the Netherlands and competed with comparable vans from Citroën, Renault and Fiat. The switch between petrol and diesel power within the same type class shows how the Dutch RDW system classified vehicles by engine capacity rather than by drivetrain.
When buying: check the exhaust system and catalytic converter on KAT models, corrosion on the load floor and sills, the clutch and gearbox, the brakes after use under load, and the engine mounts on older petrol versions, and the condition of the fuel lines and tank; spare parts run through the VW commercial vehicle trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen 1.2, Volkswagen (manufacturer), Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,920 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,000 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,800 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volkswagen 1.2 D weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,000 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen 1.2 D?
2,800 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen 1.2 D have?
5 cylinders, 2,400 cm³ displacement.
When was the Volkswagen 1.2 D built?
Production years: 1995.
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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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
BESTEL 1.2 50 KW KAT D
BESTEL 1.2 B 81 KW KAT DC
BESTEL 1.2 D 57 KW
BESTEL 1.2 D 57 KW AUT
BESTEL 1.2 TDI 75 KW
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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