Volkswagen VW PICK UP
Built: 1971-1977 · Series: UP
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Volkswagen Pick Up – light-duty flatbed pickups across several generations: single and double cab, diesel and petrol engines 1.5 to 4.3 litres, Syncro four-wheel-drive variant, 810 to 2,300 kg kerb weight
This collective page gathers the flatbed pickups Volkswagen sold under the plain model name "Pick Up" – from early, Golf-based small pickups to larger four-wheel-drive versions. The codes in the model names follow a clear logic: "D.C." stands for double cab, with an extra row of seats behind the driver's cab, "KAT" marks versions with a regulated catalytic converter, "Syncro" permanent four-wheel drive, and the kilowatt figure in the name (such as "57 KW" or "82KW SYNCRO") states the engine output. Which exact ranges and production periods the register covers here cannot be reliably reconstructed from the model names alone; what is certain is that Volkswagen used the "Pick Up" name across several decades and plants for light commercial vehicles with an open load bed.
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The register lists 94 versions with engine displacements from 1,493 to 4,300 cm³ from four- to eight-cylinder units, kerb weights from 810 to 2,300 kg, gross vehicle weights from 1,497 to 3,000 kg and widths from 1,640 to 2,180 mm. Length figures range from 4,300 to 5,609 mm.
Pickups of this kind occupy the niche between car-based light vans and true pickup trucks: light enough for a car licence, yet with an open load bed for construction, trade and farm work. The four-wheel-drive Syncro versions additionally targeted forestry and off-road recovery use.
When buying used, check for rust on the load-bed floor, wings and chassis side members, the condition of the load-securing points, cab weather-sealing, and on Syncro models the transfer case and freewheel hubs, while older diesel engines need the injection pump and turbocharger checked. Parts are available, depending on model year, through the independent trade or Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen Pick Up, Volkswagen (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,000 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,750 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,270 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,300 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volkswagen VW PICK UP weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,270 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen VW PICK UP?
2,300 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen VW PICK UP have?
4 cylinders, 2,000 cm³ displacement.
When was the Volkswagen VW PICK UP built?
Production years: 1971-1977.
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
PICK UP
PICK UP 0,9 D 57KW SYNCRO
PICK UP 1,0 50 KW KAT D
PICK UP 1,0 B 49 KW
PICK UP 1,0 B 62 KW
PICK UP 1,0 B 62 KW KAT
PICK UP 1,0 D 45 KW
PICK UP 1,0 D 50 KW
PICK UP 1,0 D 55 KW
PICK UP 1,0 D 57 KW
PICK UP 1,0 TDI 65 KW
PICK UP 1,0 TDI 75 KW
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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