Volkswagen T6 Transporter 2.8 Tonne tyre pressures
Front 54 psi (3.7 bar), rear 52 psi (3.6 bar) on the standard 16-inch wheels. Manufacturer data, checked cold.
Manufacturer figures for the Volkswagen T6 Transporter 2.8 Tonne (facelift), normal load, tyres cold. If the label on your door pillar or fuel flap says something different, go with that.
Tyres at the MOT
In 2025, the Volkswagen Transporter (2019–2024) failed its MOT on tyres in 4.6% of 64,898 tests. Cars of the same age failed on tyres 5.0% of the time, so it was about average for its age. Another 16.7% passed with a tyre advisory, usually tread close to the limit.
What the MOT tester checks on your tyres · The full 2025 figures
DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025: MOT tests on cars (class 4), not counting retests. The figures cover the whole Volkswagen Transporter (2019–2024) range, not only this version. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Resetting the tyre pressure warning light on your Volkswagen
Most UK Volkswagens (Polo, Golf, T-Roc, Tiguan and others) use an indirect system, which VW calls the tyre pressure loss indicator. It watches wheel speeds through the ABS rather than measuring pressure, so it has to be told when the pressures are right. A few larger models, such as the Touareg, have sensors in the wheels instead.
- Set all four tyres to the correct cold pressure for your load (the label is inside the fuel flap).
- Switch the ignition on and stay parked.
- On the touchscreen, press CAR (or Vehicle), open the vehicle settings and choose Tyres.
- Press SET, then Confirm to store the pressures.
- Drive normally. The system finishes learning over a longer drive at varied speeds.
Older models with a button
- With the pressures set and the ignition on, press and hold the SET button with the tyre symbol until it beeps. It's usually by the gear lever; on some Polos it's in the passenger-side storage tray.
When to reset: Store the pressures every time you adjust them or change or swap wheels. The light won't clear on its own.
Menu names vary by model and year, so check your handbook if yours looks different. More in what the warning light means.
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What tyre pressure should a T6 Transporter 2.8 Tonne have?
54 psi at the front and 52 psi at the rear (3.7 and 3.6 bar) on the standard 16-inch wheels, with the tyres cold.
Should I use a higher pressure when the car is loaded?
The manufacturer gives one figure for this car, so no. If you're carrying a full load for a long motorway run, the label on the door pillar may show a higher figure — follow that if it does.
What tyre size does the T6 Transporter 2.8 Tonne use?
205/65R16. The size is on the tyre's sidewall, e.g. 235/40R18.
Does the Volkswagen Transporter (2019–2024) fail the MOT on tyres more often?
No, it's about average for its age. In 2025, 4.6% of Volkswagen Transporter (2019–2024) MOT tests failed on tyres, against 5.0% for cars of the same age (DVSA MOT data, 64,898 tests). Another 16.7% passed with a tyre advisory.
Check them cold. Pressures are set for tyres that haven't been driven more than a mile or two. After a run they read 3–4 psi high.
Once a month, and before a long trip. Tyres lose about 1 psi a month on their own.
The sticker wins. If your car's door-pillar or fuel-flap label says something different, go with that — it knows your exact spec.