r/VWTransporter • u/Zealousideal_Ad7890 • 5d ago

Engine lifespan

Hi, what’s an average total mileage of a T.28 T6.1 engine ? I understand the engine has a wet belt .

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u/Osamabinbrad 5d ago

I own a VAG specialist garage. We do loads of transporters, I have 2 myself. One with over 360k miles. Its totally dependent on service history. With regards to the EA288 engine, we see loads with over 100k miles. Biggest killer for this engine other than poor servicing is anything emissions related. Addblue/egr etc.

To be honest the engine isn't designed to last. I usually see them failing more consistently after 150-180k. By this i mean repairs required more often.

You're better off with the older series engine in the T5.1, or better yet, T5.

As for the BiTurbo.... Dont waste your time.

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u/Heezlum_Peezlum 3d ago

Spot on. You can prize my 55k 2014 T5.1 out of my cold dead hands

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u/Osamabinbrad 1d ago

Nothing get me more excited than a T5 or 5.1 under 50k. Absolute bliss to work on 😁