Rust - VW T6 2017 LWB - 2017 150k miles

[STe6]

Hi,

New to the forum and VWs, looking at purchasing first base vehicle for a conversion.

Looking at 2017 T6 with 150,000 miles at £11k. One owner, with service history, but not sure about rust in various places. Attached pics of various uncertainties. Would really appreciate any thoughts, advice & guidance from you experts... Thanks very much!

Cheers.

 

[doncarlyon]

Has it been parked next to the titanic?

 

[STe6]

Has it been parked next to the titanic?

Point taken. Appreciate your speedy response. Thank you.

 

[doncarlyon]

No worries

 

[STe6]

No worries

Ignoring the other issues, is the exhaust pipe a major concern? Seen quite a few with similar issues, including newer vans. I have no idea whether it's surface rust or full on corrosion. Cheers

 

[Bigsidavies]

All exhausts rust.
The striker plates for the rear doors can be replaced.
The rust around the floor lashing points can be diy treated if you intend to put a ply floor down-doesn’t have to be pretty.
The roof and door need to be repaired properly at a body shop if you ask me, but they can remove that lock and plate and fill the hole at the same time.
Considering the price, a few hundred quid at a body shop and a bit of diy doesn’t seem too bad.
Exhaust gets replaced when it starts blowing.

 

[sparkzer]

it looks like the majority of the rust is in places where the paint has been damaged. the exhaust is rusty but nothing unusual for the age of the vehicle and will likely last many more years before it rusts through.

 

[JumpShip]

Its cheap....yes it's a tad scabby in places but at that price I wouldn't be worried

 

[doncarlyon]

Better vans for same money

 

[STe6]

Thanks for everyone's responses. As mentioned, new to the forum and first time posting. Amazed by the response level. It's great and very much appreciated, thank you!

 

[STe6]

My concern is basically spending 10-15k on a conversion for a which costs similar/less. Naturally anxious about that!

 

[doncarlyon]

Plenty vans about.

Have you seen this one:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/van-details/202511117810616?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android-app

 

[STe6]

Looks familiar!

 

[doncarlyon]

Is that the rust bucket?

 

[JDC]

Have you looked at a converted one for approx £25k instead then? I know it's not your personal build but worth a look. There's always some on here. @T6ChrisO is selling his, some work already done to it.

Sold Post in thread '2018 T28 Highline Day Van/Camper - £19,950'

18 Nov 2025

Will take £20k for it if it helps sway anyone. I know its a bad time of year to sell but needs must unfortunately.

• T6ChrisO

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[DXX]

Unloved, what you see is measurable, what you can’t see is the worry.

 

[STe6]

Have you looked at a converted one for approx £25k instead then? I know it's not your personal build but worth a look. There's always some on here. @T6ChrisO is selling his, some work already done to it.

Sold Post in thread '2018 T28 Highline Day Van/Camper - £19,950'

18 Nov 2025

Will take £20k for it if it helps sway anyone. I know its a bad time of year to sell but needs must unfortunately.

• T6ChrisO

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Thank you, will take a look

Looked at converted but never quite what we're looking for in terms of layout etc. We're still learning and clearly need to compromise. This looks a great quality option with still the potential to customise, so thank you for sharing.

 

[T6ChrisO]

Thank you, will take a look

Looked at converted but never quite what we're looking for in terms of layout etc. We're still learning and clearly need to compromise. This looks a great quality option with still the potential to customise, so thank you for sharing.

If you want to come and see it mate give me a shout

 

[T6ChrisO]

Have you looked at a converted one for approx £25k instead then? I know it's not your personal build but worth a look. There's always some on here. @T6ChrisO is selling his, some work already done to it.

Sold Post in thread '2018 T28 Highline Day Van/Camper - £19,950'

18 Nov 2025

Will take £20k for it if it helps sway anyone. I know its a bad time of year to sell but needs must unfortunately.

• T6ChrisO

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Thanks pal

 

[STe6]

If you want to come and see it mate give me a shout

Cheers Chris. Looks brilliant but we'll need to put a pop-top on (kids!). If it was just for two, would be very keen!