I think you have the wrong adapter. But I'm not 100% sure. I have a T5.2, the facelifted station wagon, and I use the following adapter. And it works perfectly. And exactly as it should be.
Ich habe das hier gerade auf AliExpress gefunden:
18,19€ | SKYFAME Auto 16pin Kabelbaum Adapter Canbus Box Dekodieren Android Radio Power Cabler Für Volkswagen G-RZ-VW58 VW-RZ-58
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwlSYFW