Volkswagen 70X02 BL
Built: 1997-1998 · 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 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,461 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,870 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,320 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,340 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 BL weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,340 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen 70X02 BL?
2,810 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen 70X02 BL have?
5 cylinders, 2,461 cm³ displacement.
When was the Volkswagen 70X02 BL built?
Production years: 1997-1998.
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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