Description
Excellent mileage-defying condition, serviced annually with 19 stamps, 3 former keepers, 90k miles.
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EQUIPMENT
Reflex Silver Metallic paintwork, Recaro sports seats in ‘Le Mans’ cloth upholstery, Six-speed manual gearbox, 18-inch BBS alloy wheels, Stage 1 remap to 205hp, Milltek stainless exhaust, Coilover suspension, 25th Anniversary Edition numbered plaque (no. 1661), Roof spoiler, Tinted glass, Front fog lights, Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors, Electric windows, Air conditioning, Aluminium pedals, Brushed aluminium interior trims, GTI gear knob, Perforated leather rimmed steering wheel with bright red stitching, Multifunction computer, Original Gamma cassette radio with 6 disc CD changer, Rear head restraints, Remote central locking, Alarm, Immobiliser, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme), Spare key, Original carpet mats.
EXTERIOR
This desirable 1. 8T 25th Anniversary GTI looks great in timeless Reflex Silver (one of only three colours available to this limited edition Mk4). The paintwork is absolutely first-rate throughout and presents with a deep, youthful shine across every panel. At the front end the body is almost entirely unblemished by any stone chips, and along both sides the car is arrow-straight. Looking closer, all the lights are clear and without any signs of moisture ingress, and elsewhere the seals and trims still appear in great shape. Clearly a cherished example it’s hard to believe this one’s actually driven 90k miles.
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INTERIOR
The Recaro sports seats are trimmed in black Le Mans cloth with special red detailing. The interior remains feeling really fresh throughout and, as with the exterior, is much more in line with a car having done half the mileage. In fact, the upholstery front and rear presents with only the lightest of wear, the deep bolsters remaining in particularly sound condition. Other commonly worn items such as the steering wheel and gear knob show few signs of use, and in the footwells you’ll still find the original VW overmats all round. The special edition plaque in the driver’s door shut shows this example to be number 1, 661 of 1, 800 uniquely number examples.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
The stock 1. 8-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces 178hp but, following a Stage 1 remap done in 2014, this particular example now develops in excess of 205hp (a dyno readout is included in the paperwork). Lifting the bonnet reveals a very clean engine bay with no signs of any damage or previous poor repair. The car is accompanied by the most amazing maintenance record having been religiously serviced every year without fail, a real testament to each of its owners. The last service was only recently carried out in July 2021 at 90, 199 miles.
WHEELS, TYRES AND BRAKES
The 18-inch BBS alloys really set the 25th Anniversary off beautifully, looking fantastic in a striking dark chrome finish. They remain in great condition all round with no curb marking to speak of, the only negatives to report being some age-related blemishes inside a few of the spokes. The tyres show plenty of life left, as do the brakes which remain in fine operational condition.
HISTORY FILE
1 of only 900 UK-supplied 25th Anniversary Editions with the 1. 8T engine, this cracking example was first registered in September 2002. It has now driven 90k miles in the hands of only 4 registered keepers. The car is accompanied by an incredible maintenance history with 19 service stamps filling two VW service booklets. It has been meticulously serviced every year regardless of mileage, with the first 8 services having been carried out at VW main agents. The History File is complete with all the original owner’s manuals, a thick stack of invoices, a 205hp dyno readout, numerous old tax discs, a spare key, and every MOT certificate since new further verifying the mileage. The stamped service history is as follows:
07/ 10/ 2003 at 10, 551 miles – VW
15/ 05/ 2004 at 19, 192 miles – VW
13/ 05/ 2003 at 28, 535 miles – VW
03/ 04/ 2006 at 38, 198 miles – VW
14/ 04/ 2007 at 44, 850 miles – VW
23/ 04/ 2008 at 53, 874 miles – VW
23/ 04/ 2009 at 60, 082 miles – VW
23/ 04/ 2010 at 65, 707 miles – VW
04/ 06/ 2011 at 69, 968 miles
02/ 06/ 2012 at 72, 651 miles
12/ 06/ 2013 at 76, 006 miles
13/ 06/ 2014 at 78, 234 miles
16/ 06/ 2015 at 80, 386 miles
01/ 07/ 2016 at 82, 280 miles
30/ 05/ 2017 at 83, 565 miles
21/ 07/ 2018 at 85, 166 miles
11/ 11/ 2019 at 88, 183 miles
19/ 07/ 2020 at 89, 645 miles
19/ 07/ 2021 at 90, 199 miles
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