NO RESERVE - 2006 Volkswagen Mk5 Golf 3-Door GTi DSG

Highlights

  • Comprehensive history
  • Recent major service and cambelt
  • MOT to January 2024
  • Refurbished alloy wheels

The Appeal

When Volkswagen launched the Mk5 Golf GTI, it was widely recognised as a true return to form. Many still regard it as the best Golf GTI Volkswagen have ever built, and it’s easy to see why. A potent turbocharged drivetrain and fine handling chassis combined with subtle, suave styling and excellent build quality to deliver one of the finest all-round cars on the market.
This particular example has been well cared for, with its latest owner spending whatever was needed to return the car to its best. The result is a car with a fine service record and some key recent maintenance that should ensure it’s ready and willing to deliver a brilliant experience for many more years.

The History and Paperwork

  • First registered in July 2006
  • Nine owners from new
  • Current owner since February 2022
  • Part main dealer service history – nine stamps, with the latest in March 2022 at 119,997 miles
  • Recent maintenance including a new cambelt and water pump
  • Handbooks and official service record
  • In unmodified factory specification
  • 128,554 miles indicated
  • Numerous invoices for servicing and maintenance
  • Current MOT to January 2024

The Interior

  • Smart black leather upholstery is presented in good condition, with a some wear commensurate with the car’s age, but no damage or tearing apparent
  • The carpets look to be in good order, with no significant wear or damage we could see
  • Headlining is secure, undamaged and unmarked
  • Electric windows and door mirrors
  • Electric metal sunroof
  • Heated seats
  • Dual zone air conditioning
  • Cruise control
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Automatic headlights
  • New Pioneer Bluetooth head unit, with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and DAB radio – can be controlled from the multifunction steering wheel
  • Original, functioning Volkswagen head unit included
  • instrumentation and controls all look to be in fine fettle
  • Boot is in fine condition, complete with a spacesaver spare wheel and toolkit
  • New boot struts were fitted in October 2022
  • The vendor reports that everything works as it should, with no issues to report

The Exterior

  • Black metallic paintwork is in good overall condition, with a few minor blemishes and chips as should be expected
  • Last year the rear bumper was damaged by another driver, but has been repaired via the other driver’s insurer and is in ‘as new’ condition now
  • Headlight washers working as they should
  • Overall, the bodywork is in very fine order, with no damage or corrosion we could discern
  • Underneath, everything looks clean, straight and undamaged
  • The factory, 18-inch five-spoke alloys have just been refurbished (January 2023) and are in superb condition
  • The tyres look to have good tread levels, with the rears being a new pair of Dunlops that were fitted in September 2022

The Mechanics

  • 1,984cc FSI turbocharged engine, delivering 200hp to the front wheels
  • DSG six-speed transmission
  • New cambelt and water pump, fitted by a main dealer in August 2022 at 124,122 miles
  • Main service and gearbox service carried out by main dealer in March 2022  at 119,997 miles
  • New rear wishbones, lower guide joints, off-side rear brake calliper fitted, along with a four-wheel alignment in September 2022
  • We’re assured that the car drives extremely well, pulling strongly, stopping as it should, and with no leaks, smoke or untoward noises

Summary

It may be a cliché, but it’s a fact that no other car ticks as many boxes for as many people as a Golf GTI. 

It’s a genuine car for all occasions, practical, fun, well-engineered and stylish. And this handsome, well maintained car is an excellent example.

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 2006
  • Make Volkswagen
  • Model Golf GTi
  • Colour Black
  • Odometer 128,554 Miles
  • Engine size 1984
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Location London
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
44 bids
  • ia•••• £4,100 12/02/23
  • ja•••• £4,000 12/02/23
  • ro•••• £3,900 12/02/23
  • Gi•••• £3,800 12/02/23
  • Ja•••• £3,700 12/02/23
  • cl•••• £3,600 12/02/23
  • Gi•••• £3,500 12/02/23
  • ro•••• £3,400 12/02/23
  • Gi•••• £3,300 12/02/23
  • ja•••• £3,200 12/02/23
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