2002 VW Transporter Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine/Transmission	Braked Towing Capacity
TDI Syncro LWB (4x4)	2.5-liter turbodiesel, 5-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI Syncro SWB (4x4)	2.5-liter turbodiesel, 5-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
Syncro LWB (4x4)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
Limited Edition TDI 300	2.5-liter turbodiesel, 5-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
(LWB)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
Syncro SWB (4x4)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
Limited Edition TDI 300	2.5-liter turbodiesel, 4-speed automatic	2000kg / 4,409lb~
(LWB)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	2000kg / 4,409lb~
(SWB)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	2000kg / 4,409lb~
(SWB)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI LWB	2.5-liter turbodiesel, 5-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI SWB	2.5-liter turbodiesel, 5-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI LWB	2.5-liter turbodiesel, 4-speed automatic	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI SWB	2.5-liter turbodiesel, 4-speed automatic	2000kg / 4,409lb~

How much can the 2002 VW Transporter tow?

As you can see from the table of towing capacity readings above, all of the trims that are mentioned can tow a braked trailer up to 2000kg (or 4,409lb~).

What does braked towing capacity mean?

When the manufacturer states that a towing capacity is "braked" they are referring to brakes being fitted to the trailer that the car is towing.

At least one of the axles on the trailer that the vehicle is towing must have brakes fitted and controlled by the car if they describe the capacity as "braked".