Description
2002 VW Golf 2. 3 V5 Automatic (Mk4) – 99k milesA rare, well-cared-for Mk4 Golf featuring the desirable 2. 3L V5 engine (170 BHP) paired with a smooth Tiptronic automatic gearbox. Owned for around a year and has been completely reliable — only selling as a more economical vehicle is needed. Engine: 2. 3L V5 Petrol (AQN Engine Code) Transmission: Automatic / Tiptronic Mileage: Sub-100k miles (approx 99k miles)MOT: Valid until October 2026 (Passed with tyre advisories only)Service History & Provenance: Extensive, traceable service history file including original stamped book AND official VW digital system printouts Main dealer VW servicing up to 81k miles (Morden VW & Citygate VW) Major VW Service (March 2023 @ 81, 888 miles): Major service including synthetic oil, spark plugs, filters, and brake fluidRecent Maintenance: Exhaust clamp replaced for MOT (Oct 2025); full oil change, engine flush, and fuel additive service completed (May 2026)Features & Condition: Rust-free bodywork — remarkably clean for a 2002 Mk4 Sunroof, factory alloy wheels, electric windows Smooth power delivery and solid gear shifts with no mechanical issuesHonest Notes / Minor Quirks: Slight sagging to the headliner / roof lining Broken glovebox latch Dash LCD pixel display is intermittent (sub-100k verified by history and trip counter) Minor cosmetic mark on front right bumperA solid, honest, and smooth V5 with exceptional main-dealer paperwork history that is getting harder to find. Any mechanical inspection or test drive welcome. Why You’ll Love ItThe Mk4 Golf is rapidly transitioning from everyday hatchback to modern classic, and finding an unmolested, sub-100k example with the iconic 20-valve V5 engine is getting exceptionally rare. What makes this car truly special is that unique 5-cylinder engine note—smooth, deep, and characterful in a way modern 4-cylinders just can’t replicate. Paired with the Tiptronic automatic gearbox, it produces a effortless, burbly cruiser that feels solid, heavy-set, and exceptionally refined on the road. Why I Bought It & What Makes It UniqueI bought this car a year ago specifically for its condition and bulletproof provenance. It isn’t your typical abused Mk4: The Engine (AQN 170 BHP): Pure V5 character with smooth power delivery and zero mechanical gremlins. Completely Rust-Free: The arch lips, sills, and tailgate—notorious Mk4 rust traps—are remarkably clean. Outstanding VW Paperwork: It features a complete Full Service History (FSH) file, backed by original main dealer stamps and official VW digital system printouts up to 81k miles, plus recent maintenance up to 99k. My favourite thing about this classic has to be the sheer nostalgia of the drive. Turn the key, hear that distinct V5 rumble, drop it into drive, and open the factory sunroof—it turns heads for all the right reasons without needing to be loud or flashy.
