1989 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk2
Highlights
- Body restoration and respray in 2021
- Engine rebuilt in winter 2022
- Factory standard car in popular colour
- Very low mileage car verified by history
- MOT to July 2024 with no advisories
- Smart, usable and well presented Mk2 8V
The Appeal
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk2 is an icon of the hot hatch era, combining practicality with performance.
Finished in a popular colour, this example has been extensively restored recently. This includes a body restoration and respray in 2021 and engine rebuild in winter 2022.
As an enthusiast-owned car it has clearly been cared for, including attending several shows in recent years. The addition of new wheels and tyres - costing £1,500 alone - plus a stainless steel exhaust and Mintex calipers/brakes fitted in 2022, make this very usable and smart example of a brilliant car.
History and Paperwork
- First registered on 1st August 1989
- 11 registered keepers
- Vendor acquired the car in October 2023 to add to his collection of Golfs
- Acquired from a Mk2 enthusiast who had restored the bodywork and paintwork
- Good history file including bills and invoices for various parts
- Fitted with stainless steel exhaust, Thatcham alarm and Mintea brakes
- Vendor is selling due to lack of use, as owner has 3 other Golfs
- New wheels and tyres fitted less than 500 miles ago at cost of £1,500
- MOT valid to 30th July 2024 with minor advisories and 65,618 showing on test
- 2 keys and one alarm fob
The Condition
- Body reconditioned and resprayed two years ago
- Paintwork presents well with only a couple of minor marks to note in photographs
- Few pin-sized spots on driver's side due to prolonged exposure to a wet cover
- Full respray in original colour done a few years ago, some slight blemishes on driver's side due to exposure to a wet cover
- Small area of surface corrosion to note on bottom of passenger side
- Doors, bonnet, and boot close with the typical Volkswagen quality ‘thump’
- Solid and straight sills and underside with no MOT advisories for structure
- Manual sunroof in great working order with no leaks
- Clean and standard interior with no splits on dash
- Good condition factory seats showing some wear visible in photographs
- Aftermarket Pioneer stereo
- Headlining in good order with only slight looseness visible on edges
- New wheels and tyres, used for one show last year and covered less than 500 miles
- This is a solid and very usable car with scope for light cosmetic improvement
The Mechanics
- 1,781cc fuel injected 4cyl Volkswagen 8V engine
- Engine rebuilt in winter 2022 with few miles covered since
- 5spd manual gearbox with tight gear change
- Runs well, nice rumble from stainless steel exhaust
- Good brakes and handbrake, all near new Mintea calipers and pads
- Coilovers fitted all round
- Stainless steel exhaust
- Thatcham alarm fitted and operational
- Central locking and power steering
- Drives smoothly, solid on road, gears smooth, plenty of power if needed
- Vendor reports that the car runs sweetly with no issues to report
Vehicle specification
- Year 1989
- Make Volkswagen
- Model Golf GTI
- Colour Green
- Odometer 65,709 Miles
- Engine size 1781
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Sheffield
- Location Yorkshire
- Country United Kingdom
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