Description
## Specification Highlights
2002 Volkswagen Golf GTI 25th Anniversary
Reflex Silver Metallic
Three-door
Six-speed manual gearbox
42, 552 miles
Two owners from new
First owner for 23 years
One of 825 UK-market 1. 8T examples
Anniversary number 1323
Black leather Recaro interior with red stitching
Original BBS alloy wheels
Original paint
Dyno-proven 253bhp
Volkswagen cherished registration included
Most original parts included
Introduced to celebrate 25 years of the Golf GTI, the Anniversary stood apart from the standard Mk4 with its unique body kit, BBS alloy wheels, red brake calipers and six-speed manual gearbox.
This Reflex Silver Metallic example was supplied new by Volkswagen Poole on 1 November 2002 and remained with its first owner for the following 23 years. It has had just two owners from new and covered 42, 552 miles. One of only 825 petrol-powered 1. 8T Anniversary models supplied to the UK, this example carries plaque number 1323 from the combined 1, 792-car production run.
Having spent its first 23 years on the Isle of Wight, the car appears to have benefited from the island’s comparatively mild climate. The underside is extraordinarily clean – one of the best we have seen on any car at Opposite Stock – while the body remains in its original paint and presents immaculately throughout.
Inside, the Recaro seats have been professionally retrimmed in black leather with red stitching and embroidered GTI Recaro logos. The work presents superbly, with zero bolster wear or sagging. Matching floor mats with red piping, unique door-sill trims and Tornado Red Anniversary badging complete the interior.
The car has been lightly and tastefully modified, with the work centred on improving the performance and chassis without compromising its character.
The original turbocharger has been replaced by a JBS K03 hybrid turbo and manifold, alongside uprated injectors, a front-mounted intercooler, Carbonio induction kit, Forge dump valve and Milltek exhaust system with a high-flow catalytic converter and downpipes. A REVO remap brings the resulting output to a dyno-proven 253bhp, with the supporting printout retained in the history file.
The chassis has also been upgraded with KW Variant 3 coilover suspension, H&R wheel spacers and uprated brake discs and pads. A new Sachs performance clutch kit was fitted by Volkswagen Morpeth in January 2026, while the original BBS alloys wear a matching set of Continental SportContact 7 UHP tyres.
Importantly, most of the original parts removed during the modifications remain with the car and are included in the sale. The Volkswagen cherished registration currently fitted is also included.
Available for viewing by appointment at our showroom in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Walkaround videos are available on request. Opening hours are Monday to Sunday, 08:00–20:00.
For further information, or to arrange a viewing, please contact us by telephone, email or WhatsApp.
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## Service History
The service record begins with Volkswagen Isle of Wight, which maintained the car throughout its early life. From 2009, servicing passed to JKM, a Volkswagen specialist, before the most recent work was completed by Volkswagen Morpeth.
1 November 2002 – Delivery – Volkswagen Poole
12 June 2003 – 5, 451 miles – Volkswagen Isle of Wight
5 November 2003 – 9, 677 miles – Volkswagen Isle of Wight
20 November 2004 – 14, 611 miles – Volkswagen Isle of Wight
1 November 2005 – 22, 167 miles – Volkswagen Isle of Wight
6 November 2006 – 29, 716 miles – Volkswagen Isle of Wight
2007–2008 – Vehicle SORN
10 November 2009 – 33, 517 miles – JKM Volkswagen Specialist
11 November 2010 – 34, 935 miles – JKM Volkswagen Specialist
10 November 2011 – 36, 517 miles – JKM Volkswagen Specialist
2012–2020 – Vehicle SORN
24 November 2021 – 36, 746 miles – JKM Volkswagen Specialist
2022–2025 – Vehicle SORN
22 January 2026 – Sachs performance clutch kit fitted – Volkswagen Morpeth
17 March 2026 – 39, 696 miles – Service, including gearbox oil – Volkswagen Morpeth
