Front shock absorber VW Kombi 1955 to 1979- oil filled

Although you can drive a VW on worn shocks, it is not something you should scrimp on, as they are integral to everything the car does, especially braking and turning. On badly worn shocks, braking distances can increase; your VW could ‘skip’ across the road mid-corner over bumps; or it may react in an unexpected manner during an emergency manoeuvre, so at the first sign of an issue, get them replaced.

These shock absorbers are supplied in singles but we recommended replacing in pairs; having two effectively different dampers on the same axle will do nothing to improve stability or safety.