Volkswagen Transporter Engine Mount Replacement Parts

The T5 ran from 2003 to 2015 and the T6 from 2015 onwards, so these are different generations and the mounts are not a straightforward swap — mounting geometry and subframe design changed between them. Even where engine codes look similar across that boundary, confirm directly with the breaker against your registration before ordering, as ancillary and mounting details can differ mid-production. Never assume cross-generation fitment on mechanical mounting parts.

Yes — the engine code is the single most important detail for engine mount fitment on the Transporter, more so than the year or the badge on the van. Different engines within the same generation (for example a 2.0 TDI with code CAAB versus CCHA) can use different mount configurations. Check your V5 or run a VIN check to find the engine code, and give it to the breaker so they can match the part accurately.

No — T28, T30, and T32 are payload and gross vehicle weight designations, not mechanical variants, and they do not affect engine mount fitment. What matters is your engine code and gearbox type (manual or automatic/DSG), not the weight suffix. Give the breaker your engine code and they will be able to identify the correct mount regardless of the T-rating on your van.

The T5 facelift arrived in 2009, and while many mechanical components carried over, mounting and ancillary parts can change mid-production even within a generation. You should name the boundary to the breaker and ask them to confirm compatibility against your specific registration and engine code rather than assuming pre- and post-facelift mounts are identical. This is especially important on the T5 because the 2.0 TDI engines that arrived around the facelift replaced the older 1.9 TDI units, so engine code changes are very likely to affect mount fitment.

No — body style does not affect engine mount fitment on the Transporter. The mount is determined by the engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type, all of which are shared across van, kombi, and caravelle body variants built on the same platform. Focus on supplying your engine code to the breaker rather than worrying about which body variant the donor vehicle came from.

Almost certainly not — engine mounts are designed around specific engine dimensions and weight, and petrol and diesel units in the Transporter differ significantly in both respects. Always match the mount to your exact engine code rather than just the generation or year of the donor van. Give the breaker both your engine code and fuel type to avoid being sent an incompatible part.