Highlights
- Only one keeper from new
- Comprehensive service history from day one
- Garaged and covered throughout its life
- MOT to August 2025 with no advisories
- Engine rebuild 20,000 miles ago
- Factory standard car in Atlas Grey
- Very tidy and highly preserved car
The Appeal
Rarely does a difficult second album trump the original. But that’s exactly what the Mk2 Golf GTI did. Yes, it was more grown up, but that meant it was better in almost every respect.
Such is the popularity and enthusiasm for these cars that good, original examples are a rare sight. Particularly later ‘big bumper’ cars like this one. First registered in August 1990, it remained with the same keeper ever since.
The result of that continuous ownership is a highly original, largely unmodified car - the only variation from standard is a stainless steel exhaust - and a truly vast history file. Maintenance highlights include continuous servicing and an engine rebuild 20,000 miles ago. It was last serviced only 1,300 miles ago in July 2023.
The advisory-free MOT runs to August 2025, underlining the firm impression of a very well kept and attractive example of these hugely capable hot hatches.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st August 1990
- Only one keeper from new
- Comprehensive service history from day one
- No advisories on latest MOT, which expires 1st August 2025
- Mileage on last MOT was 118,901 and is now 118,916
- Mileage at last service was 117,674 on 14th July 2023
- Current keeper has retained all paperwork covering all work done and servicing
- Garaged and covered throughout its life
- Factory handbooks and wallet
- Old MOTs and receipts
- 2 keys and alarm fobs
The Condition
- Very original and unrestored car in Atlas Grey metallic with ‘big bumper’ design
- Reportedly never resprayed and never welded
- Some paint correction over the years
- Minor stone chips and marks to be expected typical of originality
- Genuine BBS RM split rim 15in wheels in very good condition
- Quality Continental tyres showing good condition and plenty of tread
- Underside presents well with no welding and no structural advisories on MOT
- Grey fabric seats with ‘rainbow’ factory colour trim
- Seats are very well kept with only very light wear visible to driver’s side
- Other interior fittings including switchgear, carpets and trim in good, original order
- Fitted with period correct Blaupunkt Melbourne radio cassette unit
- Door cards in good condition with manual window winders
- Light discolouration of driver's door card but otherwise trim appears in good order
- Retains factory features such as the golf ball gear knob
- Good carpets protected by Volkswagen branded rubber over mats
- Space saver spare wheel with tool kit in boot
- Boot floor in good order with no noticeable corrosion in photographs
- A spare set of BBS RA wheels plus original number plates are also included
The Mechanics
- 1,781cc 4cyl fuel injected 115bhp engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Vendor reports the gearbox works well but 1st gear can be stiff when hot
- Engine rebuild in May 2011 by specialist TSR with 20,000 miles covered since
- Stainless steel exhaust fitted in March 2013
- Reported to start first time with no engine rattles to report
- No driving or running issues to advise except that referred to above
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
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