2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI (MK4)
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Highlights
- Just two owners from new
- Appealing three door variant
- Highly sought after 1.8 litre 20v example
- Well presented throughout
- Circa 64 thousand miles displayed
- ULEZ Compliant
The Appeal
The hot hatchback is perhaps more popular than it has ever been, and rightly so, has cemented itself as a pivotal part of the modern automotive world. But where did it all start? With three all important, rather infamous letters, GTI.
Highly regarded throughout the years as the benchmark and pinnacle of what a hot hatch should be, the Golf GTI is not a car that requires much introduction. The car we have here today is from the rapidly appreciating fourth generation of the model's production, one that is now garnering praise for its previously underrated dynamic capability and well aged exterior design.
This 2001 car is an early MK4 and a truly quality example of the model, finished in a desirable colourway in three door form, it certainly ticks the important boxes well and as such would be a good candidate for preservation over years to come, with these models penned to soar in the collector world.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 26/03/2001
- Supplied through Caffyns Volkswagen of Sussex
- Just two owners from new
- Accompanied by Volkswagen book pack with various manuals and pieces of owner relevant literature
- Service book is to hand with stamps from the original pre delivery inspection up until the most recent service undertaken in 2023, around 1000 miles ago
- Current MOT valid until February 2025
- Comes with a few invoices for various servicing work undertaken
- V5 registration document is present with the vehicle
The Condition
- Smartly presented, highly original example throughout
- Finished in desirable double black interior and exterior colour scheme
- Paintwork is of a good standard across the bodywork, with some light general marking commensurate with age in places, nonetheless a very smart well preserved car
- Four very clean five spoke 16” Volkswagen alloy wheels
- Factory fitted Recaro sports seating front and rear, akin to the very early MK4 GTIs
- The cabin is in generally excellent order but a few aspects could be improved upon if desired
- Upholstery is in great form and highlights very minimal signs of age or wear
- Interior plastics are in generally good shape throughout and are still rich in colour
- Some slight marking on the trim surround on the drivers door panel
- Factory electric windows, still in good working order
- Volkswagen radio, CD and cassette player all present and surrounded by quality wood finish fascias
- Clean well fitting headliner
- Good sized carpeted boot area in great order
- The drivers side footwell appears to be wet which may indicate a blocked drain hole
The Mechanics
- Fitted with the popular 1.8 litre 20v valve four cylinder engine
- Mileage currently sits at circa 64 thousand, with the last owner having used it very sparingly throughout their ownership
- The car starts and drives with no obvious faults being evident other than those noted however this vehicle is being auctioned as needing a good going over before any use as there may be additional faults which are not noted
- Five speed manual transmission
- Last service performed just last years at an indicated 62,832 miles
- Long MOT valid until February 2025
- The Golf fires into life quickly and provides a good overall driving experience, with nice power delivery and a classic GTI dynamic feel
Summary
With the classic hot hatch world thriving, it would seem that it's the turn of the fourth generation Golf GTI to rise the ranks of the collector market, and, if you happen to be on the search for a truly quality MK4, then the car we have here today must be a serious contender as what is certainly be one of the finer preserved examples out there currently.
In desirable three door form, with the esteemed 1.8 litre 20v engine, this clean, low owner, early MK4 is a prime presentation of the model and is definitely one to keep an eye on.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2001
- Make Volkswagen
- Model Golf GTI
- Colour Black
- Odometer 63,976 Miles
- Engine size 1781
Auction Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Sawbridgeworth
- Location Hertfordshire
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- russell•••• £2,600 28/04/24
- russell•••• £2,500 23/04/24
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