Volkswagen 70X02 B
Built: 1996-1997 · Series: 70X02
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Volkswagen 70X02 – T4-series type designation that replaced the T3 in 1990, Dutch-registered as Bestel vans, 2,461cc, 1,700 to 2,340kg kerb weight
The type designation 70X02 describes a version of Volkswagen's T4 series, which replaced the T3 in 1990; the Dutch-registered models with the suffix Bestel for the delivery van are listed in the RDW register under the letter suffixes A, B, BL, C and D. The T4 series brought a switch from rear- to front-wheel drive compared with the T3 and was built at Volkswagen's Hanover plant.
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The register lists 6 versions of 2,461cc from five-cylinder diesel engines, kerb weights of 1,700 to 2,340kg, gross vehicle weights of 2,680 to 2,810kg and widths of 1,840 to 1,980mm.
As a delivery van the T4 70X02 served trades and small businesses in the Netherlands, competing with the Ford Transit, Mercedes Vito/MB100 and Fiat Ducato. The five-cylinder diesel was considered comparatively smooth-running in this power class and displaced the smaller four-cylinder units within the T4 generation, though it was costlier to maintain and its timing belt more involved to replace.
When buying: check for corrosion at the strut mounts, sills and load floor, the condition of the five-cylinder diesel (timing belt, compression), the clutch, brakes and steering knuckle pins after use under load, and the condition of engine and gearbox mounts as well as the driveshaft boots; parts are widely available through Volkswagen and the independent parts trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen 70X02, Volkswagen (manufacturer), Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 5correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,840 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,920 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,120 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,810 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volkswagen 70X02 B weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,120 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen 70X02 B?
2,810 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen 70X02 B have?
5 cylinders.
When was the Volkswagen 70X02 B built?
Production years: 1996-1997.
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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