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PRICED TO SELL: 2012 VW T2 Brazilian Danbury Camper Van (Rio Layout) Price: £15, 750 — ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED FOR A QUICK SALE. Mileage: 90, 000 miles | Engine: 1. 4L Water-Cooled Petrol (Polo) | Condition: Very Good | Location: Suffolk. Get the iconic retro look of a classic Volkswagen Bay Window combined with the everyday reliability and warmth of a modern car. This 2012 Brazilian-built Kombi was imported and professionally converted by Danbury Motorhomes into their popular Rio layout. Must sell now due to a change in circumstances. The van is priced realistically at £15, 750 to reflect the mileage, but all sensible offers will be seriously considered for a swift, hassle-free transaction. I have owned the van since 1, 500Km on the clock, so not quite 1 owner from new, but nearly. I confess to using AI to help write the copy, but please send me any questions.
Modern Reliability, Classic Style: 2012 VW T2 Brazilian Danbury Camper Van
Price: £15, 750 ONO | Layout: Rio |
Get the iconic retro look of a classic Volkswagen Bay Window combined with the everyday reliability and warmth of a modern car. It features the highly desirable, modern water-cooled 1. 4L petrol engine. It is in very good condition, meticulously maintained, and priced fairly for a quick sale.
The Ultimate Modern-Classic Highlights
Modern VW 1. 4L Petrol Engine: The reliable water-cooled engine runs beautifully, easily keeping up with modern traffic while returning excellent MPG.
ULEZ Compliant: Travel through major city clean air zones without paying daily emission charges.
Right-Hand Drive & Power Steering: Converted by Danbury to RHD, making it exceptionally easy and comfortable to drive compared to older classics.
Unbeatable Price: Priced competitively at £15, 750 to reflect the mileage, offering incredible value for a late-model Brazilian Danbury.
The Premium Rio Interior & Camping Spec
The classic Rio layout offers the perfect balance of living space and storage, making it ideal for off-grid weekends or family road trips.
Side Kitchen Layout: Features a twin gas hob, grill, sink with tap, and fridge, all neatly arranged along the side to leave a spacious central walkway.
Pop-top roof: Provides standing headroom and additional sleeping boards/ bunks.
Rock-and-roll bench seat: Fitted with seatbelts that folds down into a flat, comfortable double bed.
Leisure battery system: With 240V mains hook-up and split-charging for off-grid power.
Full set of curtains, matching upholstery, and plenty of clever storage cabinets.
Mechanical & Exterior Condition
Though it has covered 90, 000 miles, this van has been treated as a cherished family member and properly maintained.
Bodywork is in very good condition with bright paint and a solid, structurally sound underside.
Regular servicing history with recent cam belt and water pump inspections.
Modern heater matrix system—unlike older air-cooled models, this van actually gets warm inside during winter drives!
Smooth manual gearbox and responsive brakes.
This is a turn-key camper van ready for immediate adventures. It comes with a folder of history, receipts, and two sets of keys.
MOT - 138, 952Km - 13. 04. 2026
MOT - 125, 689Km - 06. 05. 2025
MOT - 106, 628Km - 08. 05. 2024
MOT - 91, 755Km - 05. 05. 2023
MOT - 83, 696Km - 06. 04. 2022
MOT - 76, 071Km - 13. 05. 2021
MOT - 62, 154Km - 27. 05. 2020
MOT - 53, 225Km - 17. 04. 2019
MOT - 40, 295Km - 26. 04. 2018
MOT - 28, 077Km - 17. 05. 2017
MOT - 10, 530Km - 25. 04. 2016
AUTOTECH CAR SERVICE, NORWICH
17. 7. 2026 - Replace new Leisure battery and fit cut out switch - £541. 00
28. 5. 2026 - Replace nearside and offside steering rods, wheel balance and tracking - £593. 60
29. 5. 2026 - Bodywork as agreed inside engine compartment, fit new wing mirrors - £400. 00
13. 4. 2026 - Full service £418. 00
27. 4. 2026 - supply and fit reconditioned starter - £264. 00
3. 12. 2025 - New clutch cable - £370. 00
20. 6. 2025 - Paint wheel arches - £400. 00
30. 5. 2025 - Repair and paint, nearside front corner under seat, offside rear, offside front - £900
9. 5. 2025 - Full service - £705. 00
17. 9. 2024 - 4 x Nankang N-605 whitewall tyres - mileage - 114, 206Km
21. 6. 2024 - New nearside front arch panel, weld in and repair - £726. 00
8. 5. 2024 - Full service, replace front to rear hard coolant pipes, replace aircon belt - £1124. 00
JEWELLS GARAGE LTD, CREDITON, DEVON
17. 8. 2023 - Full service £503. 20
14. 12. 2023 - Replace clutch cable - £399. 24
25. 8. 2023 - Replaced clutch kit, cam belt kit, water pump with new - £1190. 48 (96, 729Km)
EVIL BEN’S BODYSHOP, CORNWALL
03. 05. 2023 - preparation for respray - £4, 240. 35
HD PAINTWORKS, CHACEWATER, TRURO, CORNWALL
04. 5. 2023 - respray - £1, 900. 00
JEWELLS GARAGE LTD, CREDITON, DEVON
15. 10. 2021 - Full service - £262. 57
RIVERSIDE GARAGE, UMBERLEIGH, DEVON
8. 5. 2021 - Supply and fit replacement power steering column and rack - £1, 920 (75, 996Km)
15. 3. 2021 - replace front brake pads
26. 11. 2020 - full engine service inc cam belt kit - £224. 00
KDB AUTOS, CRANLEIGH, SURREY
29. 5. 2020 - Full service - £348. 02
1. 2. 2019 - Full service - £525. 60
25. 5. 2018 - Intermediate service - £356. 45
DANBURY MOTORS
10. 7. 2017 - Roof rack - £449. 00
15. 6. 2017 - Fit stainless steel exhaust - £394. 73
11. 10. 2016 - Minor service - £300. 00
