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The downside to that, of course, is that the used car you are contemplating may have last been roadworthy 2 and a half years ago.
One thought - if going down the route of buying a VW van, then I would strongly recommend buying on the continent and selling in England.
Why? Because every year there is a colossal influx of young Aussie, Kiwi and South African backpackers who make England their first port of arrival in Europe, for reasons of ease of Visa, language and short-term employment prospects. Once settled, then they find themselves in the market for a dormobile or camper for the European grand tour. And so they will be buying in London or the Home Counties, and left-hand drive is not a disadvantage to them because the van is going back to its natural habitat on the continent.
Mark you, the unlikeliest of vehicles will fit the bill for the right backpacker. Ask Bluebottle sometime about the Bedford CF ambulance with the Opel Manta engine which he sold to a Kiwi a couple of years back...
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