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Asking price

£5,500

Private seller

Chris Harris

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1981 Volkswagen Polo Mark 1

  • Right Hand Drive
  • 61,834 Miles
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 1100cc
  • 1981
  • ABD83X
  • Black
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
Chris Harris

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Description

Volkswagen MK1 Polo Hatchback from 1981, very rare original UK registered car in good condition, running well and has recently undergone recommissioning.

These are very rare and do not come up for sale very often, there are very few left on the road.

Much work has been completed over the past 12 Months, including recondition work on the engine, the ignition system has been upgrtaded to electronic, the carb has been fully refurbished fuel system and tank cleaned, and exhaust replaced, the brakes have also been refurbished and the fluid changed. Car has a new radiator fitted and had a coolant flush, underside was cleaned and most areas waxoiled.

Some welding has also been carried out, and some minor body work also completed.

There are many spares with the car, and the replaced parts go with the car.

The car is running nicely and has been driven for short journeys locally , its been a nice little project for me and I have spent hundreds of hours getting the car as it is now. However I'm looking at getting something more modern as I'm advancing in years and this is not really the car for me, my time laying under cars and doing heavy work are behind me and its time for someone younger to carry it on and enjoy the car.

Please call if your interested as I can fully explain all the work that has been done, I would also advise on trailering the car as it has not been driven any long distances it runs and drives well but has not been tested on a long run.

Rarity and character and a very unique little car, also room to put your own stamp on it.


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1981 Volkswagen Polo Mark 1
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  • France France
  • Germany Germany
  • Italy Italy
  • Netherlands Netherlands
  • Portugal Portugal
  • Spain Spain
  • United States United States

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

No

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

1 listing since 2026

Vehicle location

Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Region:
Essex
Reference number:
C2194969
Listed on:
19/09/2026
Year:
1981
Colour:
Black
Seller type:
Private

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