Volkswagen LT28
Built: 1990-2000 · Series: LT 28
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Volkswagen LT 28 – the lightest version of the first LT generation (1975-1996) as a panel van and pickup: 2.4 and 2.5-litre five-cylinder diesels, 55 to 80 kW, 2.8-tonne gross weight
The Volkswagen LT was the first van VW offered above the Transporter T3, developed jointly with MAN and built from 1975 at the Hanover-Stöcken plant. LT stands for “Lastentransporter” (load transporter), and the appended number denotes the gross weight class in tenths of a tonne – the LT 28 is therefore the lightest version of the first generation, alongside the LT 31, LT 35, LT 40 and LT 45. With the 1992 facelift, water-cooled five-cylinder diesel engines in naturally aspirated (SDI) and turbocharged (TDI) form replaced the older four-cylinder units; the register covers exactly this late production phase, with panel-van and double-cab pickup bodies.
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The register lists 5 versions with 55 to 80 kW from 2,383 to 2,461 cm³ displacement, kerb weights of 1,865 to 2,490 kg, gross vehicle weights of 2,800 to 3,180 kg, lengths of 5,590 to 5,740 mm and widths of 1,930 to 2,040 mm.
As the lightest line of the first-generation LT, the 28 competed with the Mercedes-Benz T1/T2, Ford Transit and Fiat Ducato in the 2.8 to 3.5-tonne van segment. Tradespeople and haulage firms used the panel van for parcel and general cargo, while construction and municipal fleets favoured the double-cab pickup; its production run alongside the second-generation LT, already introduced in 1996, shows how long the robust first design held its ground in the market.
When buying used, check for rust on wheel arches, sills, door bottoms and the load floor, as well as the condition of the injection pump and timing belt on the five-cylinder diesels. The five-speed gearbox and brakes should be checked for wear from frequent loads near the weight limit, and pickups additionally need their load bed and tow hitch inspected. Body and chassis parts are supplied through the VW commercial-vehicle network, engine parts also through independent parts dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen LT 28, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,383 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,040 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,490 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,900 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volkswagen LT28 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,490 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen LT28?
2,900 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen LT28 have?
6 cylinders, 2,383 cm³ displacement.
When was the Volkswagen LT28 built?
Production years: 1990-2000.
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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