Description
91 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (MK1) GTI RIVAGE CABRIOLET - 16, 037 MILES
• This Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rivage Cabriolet is a rare and desirable special-edition modern classic open-top hot hatch.
• Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 1. 8-litre fuel-injected inline-four, delivering around 110bhp to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
• This Mk1 Golf GTI Rivage Cabriolet is one of only 470 UK-market examples.
• Covered 16, 037 miles from new.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
• The ‘Rivage’ was one of three run-out special editions to mark the end of Mk1 Golf GTI Cabriolet production, and this example is finished in Classic Green, which was the rarest of the colour options.
• Inside, the cabin is trimmed in beige leather and features a contrasting black dashboard, transmission tunnel, and door card sections.
• It rides on a set of 15-inch ‘Le Castellet’ polished alloy wheels with new Goodyear Efficient Grip tyres.
• Equipment includes an electrically operated roof, height-adjustable heated front seats, electrically operated front windows, ‘Rivage’ decals on the rear quarter panels, a Panasonic cassette stereo, heater and ventilation controls, and a trip computer.
• The car comes with an original stamped serviced book, the owner’s manuals, a Haynes manual, various invoices, a few historic MOTs and tax discs, a spare wheel, toolkit, jack, two keys, and a 2022 Mk1 Golf Owners Club Annual Gathering Top 3 Standard glass trophy and ribbon.
SERVICE HISTORY
• This Golf’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in July 2024 at 16, 025 miles by VW specialist Pool Garage, which consisted of a full service.
• Prior to this, a major service was performed in April 2022 at 15, 702 miles by Pool Garage, which included a new timing belt and water pump kit, the coolant being flushed and renewed, the auxiliary belt replaced, new spark plugs, an engine oil change, a full vehicle inspection, the brake fluid and gearbox oil changed, new front brake discs and pads installed, the rear drums stripped, cleaned, and re-adjusted, a new boot lock seal, and new air and fuel filters installed.
• Other notable maintenance includes the installation of a new Autowatch 457 LI Category-1 alarm system, and a Matrix ceramic coating being applied in April 2022.
Dates and Mileages:
• Jul 2024 - 16, 025 Miles - Pool Garage VW Specialist
• Apr 2022 - 15, 702 Miles - Pool Garage VW Specialist
• Jun 2015 - 15, 281 Miles - Waldegrave Motor Engineering
• Jun 2011 – unknown – Serviced by previous owner
• Jun 2009 – unknown – Serviced by previous owner
• Jul 1998 – 9, 743 miles – Reigate Heath Garage
• Jul 1997 – 8, 237 miles – Reigate Heath Garage
• Jun 1996 – 7, 629 miles – Volkswagen Wolfe Garage, Westerham
• Jul 1995 – 4, 990 miles – Volkswagen Wolfe Garage, Westerham
• Jul 1994 – 3, 884 miles – Volkswagen Wolfe Garage, Westerham
• Jul 1993 – 2, 811 miles – Volkswagen Wolfe Garage, Westerham
• Sep 1992 – 1, 766 miles – Volkswagen Wolfe Garage, Westerham
• Aug 1991 – PDI – Volkswagen Wolfe Garage, Otford
