Advice before buying please

[Claire Sell]

Hi
I've just registered on the site as my husband and I are due to buy our first VW Transporter tomorrow. We've been looking for ages and found a lovely, low mileage kombi which is nearly 3 years old.
The van has been serviced twice, first on 17/01/19 at 12,106 miles with an oil change and dust and pollen filter. The second service on 3/10/19 at 18,466 miles was an oil change, dust/pollen filter. In the service book under spark plugs it notes 5W/30 Low SAPS SYNT. Not sure what this is.
An additional note on 13/11/19 at 19,285 miles says Alt.Belt GAT 6PK 1555 (17093).
Is this something we should be concerned about before buying. We're not experts and any advice would be greatly appreciated before we part with our money.
The van currently has 24,086 miles on the clock and hasn't had it's 3rd service yet. It's in excellent condition.
Many thanks

 

[JasonW]

Hi Claire

5W/30 Low SAPS SYNT refers to the type of oil...

The mileage for the age of the van seems OK and the condition sounds good...

Is it from a garage or dealer so you have some warranty and peace of mind..?

 

[Claire Sell]

Hi
Many thanks for your reply. The van is for sale at a reputable van dealer that's been in business locally for years. They are offering a 3 month warranty and have MOT'd the van early today. We've never bought a Transporter before so want to make sure that it's a good one as we hopefully will have it for years. Is it normal to have an altinator belt changed at 19K miles?

 

[Claire Sell]

When will the van need it's next service? Should this be something that the van dealer should do or is it too soon after the last service?

 

[JasonW]

It sounds like a reputable place... regarding the alternator belt... i don't think its normal to replace at that service interval but although curious as to why it was changed I wouldn't be too concerned... if it was a timing belt at that interval I would of been more concerned.

 

[JasonW]

The last service was Nov 19, due again Nov 20... once a year as a rule of thumb. It would be great if you could get the dealer to carry out the 3rd service although its not due yet.

 

[Claire Sell]

Hi Claire

5W/30 Low SAPS SYNT refers to the type of oil...

The mileage for the age of the van seems OK and the condition sounds good...

Is it from a garage or dealer so you have some warranty and peace of mind..?

Hi
Many thanks for your reply. The van is for sale at a reputable van dealer that's been in business locally for years. They are offering a 3 month warranty and have MOT'd the van early today. We've never bought a Transporter before so want to make sure that it's a good one as we hopefully will have it for years. Is it normal to have an altinator belt changed at 19K miles? When will the van need it's next service? Should this be something that the van dealer should do or is it too soon after the last service?

 

[Claire Sell]

The last service was Nov 19, due again Nov 20... once a year as a rule of thumb. It would be great if you could get the dealer to carry out the 3rd service although its not due yet.

If they won't do the service because it's not due,how much should the 3rd service cost?