T6 headlights - do they fit a T5.1

DOMINICGG1234 · Dec 15, 2023

Hi all

Had a look but can’t seem to find an answer. Have a 2012 se and the headlights are awful! Looking to swap out for t6 standard headlights. Has anyone done this and any advice on modifications required if any.

Thanks in advance

DevillBelgium · Dec 15, 2023

They will fit. But more work will be needed done if you fit them. An other grill and front bumper is needed then to.

Best advice is you either speak to an afther markt compagny where the work will need to be executed. Ex Transporter HQ for uk. Or in BE I would recommend blacksheep (bs-automotive)

flying banana · Dec 15, 2023

the wings are different too where they meet the headlamps. the t6 has a sloped back lamp so i would say,no,they won't fit

Azteccamper · Dec 15, 2023

Might be easier to try some super bright bulbs first. Five minute job per bulb - and you’re right headlamps are shocking.
i used https://www.halfords.com/motoring/b...00-brighter-h7-477-headlight-bulb-514942.html and they were better.

Corradobrit · Dec 15, 2023

I installed HID upgrade kit on my Porsche 993. Not expensive and super easy with zero modifications. except replacing the OEM bulbs with the HID's and stuffing the ballasts and controller inside the housing. It transformed the performance.
There are similar kits for the T5

Kit HID-xenon-Volkswagen T5

Kaufen kit xenon HID VW T5-high output-und can-bus. Erhältlich in warm weiß und kalt. Store in Madrid oder Versand 24h.

www.audioledcar.com

larrylamb · Dec 15, 2023

DOMINICGG1234 said:
Hi all

Had a look but can’t seem to find an answer. Have a 2012 se and the headlights are awful! Looking to swap out for t6 standard headlights. Has anyone done this and any advice on modifications required if any.

Thanks in advance

You wouldn't gain anything as T6 Ocean lights are H7 lamps the same as T5 SE.

B J G · Dec 15, 2023

Basically T6 into T5 don't fit.

Transpoterhq seem to be place for replacement light units.

VW Transporter T5 (2003-09) - Headlights - Sequential Indicator - V2 - DRL - LED - Black

These VW T5 headlights are packed to the brim with fantastic features like sequential indicator functioning and a daytime running light too.

transporterhq.co.uk

DOMINICGG1234 · Dec 15, 2023

Perfect thank you for all your replies

Ch1pbutty · Dec 16, 2023

DOMINICGG1234 said:
Hi all

Had a look but can’t seem to find an answer. Have a 2012 se and the headlights are awful! Looking to swap out for t6 standard headlights. Has anyone done this and any advice on modifications required if any.

Thanks in advance

They won't fit. Get the T5.1 LED ones from Transporter HQ. Speak to Bognor Motors, they supplied and fitted ours. (think they were £650 incl fitting)