Highlights

Low documented mileage of 33,219 miles
Two registered keepers, the first to August 2023
Well kept Black Magic Pearl car in standard trim
Bodywork refreshed in May 2022
Comprehensive service history
Recent new cambelt and water pump
Long MOT to August 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

The Mk4 Golf GTI was a firm reset. After the lacklustre Mk3 version, Volkswagen executed a rethink. The new car was powered by the brilliant 1.8L 20V turbo engine and trimmed to a level of quality entirely new for medium sized cars.

It was also quite unlike earlier GTIs. Volkswagen built its new hot hatch to be quick and pointable but relaxing and comfortable too. This was a GTI you could enjoy on any drive.

The sheer usability of these cars makes this one something of a unicorn. It has covered just over 33,219 miles in its life and remains, thankfully, entirely factory standard. The first of its duo of keepers - who kept it until August 2023 - specified it well in Black Magic Pearl with 12-spoke alloys and an interior trimmed in wood veneer and Recaro sports seats.

The sparing use means that it is in very good order, the exterior and interior showing barely any signs of wear. If hard pressed, you’ll note some creasing to the driver’s seat but that’s about the extent of it. The service history is impressive for such a low mileage car, showing a run of main dealer servicing to 2012 and then regular independent attention. The cambelt and water pump were replaced in July 2022, around 2,000 miles ago. The MOT runs to August 2025 with no advisories.

A superb example of these well-regarded and very usable hot hatches.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 20th December 2000
Two registered keepers
Current keeper since August 2023
Various email correspondence between keepers as shown
Service book with nine main dealer stamps to 20,896 miles in 2012
Subsequently serviced by independent garages in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022
Cambelt and water pump replaced in July 2022
Bodywork refreshed at cost of £2,000 in May 2022
HPI clear with HPI check shown from November 2022
Service invoices for consumables and other work since 2015 as shown
Battery replaced in April 2022
New brake discs and pads in May 2022
Professionally winter stored since current keeper acquired car
2 key fob and one spare key as shown
MOT to 1st August 2025 with no advisories
32,902 miles showing on MOT test and now showing 33,219 miles

The Condition

Recently refreshed Black Magic Pearl metallic paintwork in very good order
Paintwork presents well with few signs of age or use as can be checked in photos
The signs of age are light including some stone chips to rear bumper
The driver’s side door mirror also shows some scuffs as can be seen in photos
Buyers should be realistic about condition due to age but car presents very well
Bodywork in very good order with arches, sills and panel edges all well kept
Car sits on correct 12-spoke alloys in very good condition with few marks
Fitted with Nexen tyres which show good condition and plenty of remaining tread
Exterior lights in good order with clear lenses as shown
Fitted with Volkswagen branded mud flaps
Underside is well kept with no structural advisories on current MOT
Well kept high specification interior with Recaro black leather seats and veneer trim
Interior is in very good order with few signs of use even in high-traffic areas
The driver’s seat shows light creasing to base and slight wear to bolster
Switchgear and fittings are unmodified and factory correct including VW sound system
Switches, trim and other fittings including dials and dashboard in very good condition
If we are being picky then the veneer trim on the gear knob is cracking
Headlining is well kept with clean finish showing few marks
Supplied with factory first aid kit, space saver spare wheel and tool kit for wheels

The Mechanics

Highly regarded 1,781cc 4cyl turbocharged 180bhp engine
5spd manual gearbox
New brake discs and pads in May 2022
Regularly serviced by main dealers and specialists
Around 2,000 miles since last service work
Cambelt and water pump replaced in July 2022 2,000 miles ago
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT

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