While the golden age of the hot-hatch may have been on the decline, Volkswagen stood by their stalwart with pride. The Golf wasn't a car that backed down easily, and by the 5th generation, it was still highly respectable - a joy to drive, if one was a little bit more expensive than its peers. These cars are a dead cert modern classic - a timeless car that just keeps charming every generation of driver that discovers it.
This fine MK5 example is well worth your attention. Offering a full service history and carrying only 74,744 miles on the clock, this fine car still boasts its original, rare Tartan upholstery and comes accompanied by an advisory-free MOT, valid until July 2025. It's never seen any modifications and is still running every bit as well as it would have done rolling off the production line.
The History and Paperwork
Original UK car - not an import
Registered in 2008 with three former registered keepers
First owned by the vendor since 2023
In current ownership since February 2024
Advisory-free MOT valid until July 2025
Full service history with 15 main dealer service stamps
Last serviced at 69,566 miles in November 2023
Accompanied by two keys with a lifetime warranty from Timpsons
Car is stored on the driveway
Numberplate G5VWO is not provided upon sale - car will revert to its original registration
The vendor has provided the following history:
Pilotsport 5 £391 11/2022
C1 And Qb Cover £45 2019
New Brake Fluid, Full Service And Mot, New OSF Ball Joint £460 04/2021
New NSF Door Lock Mechanism £271 05/2019
Inspection, Lubricant and MOT £236.46 04/2022
Inspection, Lubricant, Brake Fluid Service, DSG Oil and Filter Change, Air Con Pressure Sensor Replace and Regas £613 04/2019
Renew Timing Belt, Tensioner Roller, Aux Ribbed Belt, Water Pump, Cooling System and Anti Freeze £490 05/2019
Inspection and Lubrication £135 01/2020
New Headlamps X 2 Genuine £437.56 2020
OSR Brake Calliper And Rear Pads £389 2020
Front Pads £319 Genuine 2020
Front Discs £246 2020
Fuel Filter £67 2020
Hella Headlamps £413 2020
OSR Brake Calliper £319 2020
Amounting to £5,000 spent in the past five years
The Condition
Bodywork presents well with minor imperfections noted
The vendor highlights:
A very small dent on driver's side black glass frame
Very light scuffs on the rear quarter panel
A small scuff on the rear bumper, beneath the number plate
An area underneath the front passenger-side headlight has been touched in
All the wheels will be refurbished to new finish provided it hits the reserve
However, all of this is difficult to spot outside of close inspection
Black interior looks in good order, with minor wear on seats and a slight sagging in the passenger door liner
Original tartan seats with no scratches or tears
Rear plastic trim in the boot is slightly cracked
The vendor has provided the following from the car's Datacard:
10 Speakers
12V Socket in Luggage Compartment
2Zone Electronic Climate Control
ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist)
Alarm with Interior Protection
Aluminium Gear Knob
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear-View Mirror
Carpet Mats, Front and Rear
Centre Rear Seat Belt
Cup Holder, Front x 2 and Rear x 1
Drivers Airbag
Dusk Sensor
Automatic Driving Lights
EDL (Electronic Differential Lock)
ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme)
Electric Windows, Front
Electrically Heated and Adjustable Door Mirrors
Electronic Engine Immobiliser
Exterior Temperature Gauge
Flat Tyre Indicator
Front Fog Lights
Front Passengers Airbag with Deactivation Switch
Front Seat Side Impact Airbags and Curtain Airbag System for Front and Rear
The Mechanics
1984cc turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with Fuel Stratified Injection
DSG gearbox with 6 gears
Mechanical components appear in fine fettle
Recent maintenance includes a full service, brake fluid change, and DSG oil and filter change
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres enhance the car's responsiveness and handling
We understand the car to be in fine mechanical health
This is backed by the car's advisory-free MOT
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