Excellent driving car that feels solid without ware
Fitted with power steering
Well-documented history file including 19 service stamps, additional invoices, and every MOT certificate from 1991 to present
First 17 years serviced solely by Volkswagen main dealers
Body and paint work are exceptional
Cambelt, water pump, suspension springs and shock absorbers all recently replaced
All original books supplied with the car from new retained
The Appeal
Take the sharp, quintessentially 80s lines of the original Golf with a Karmann-penned cabriolet and the punch of the GTi drivetrain, it has long been one of the most coveted variants of the much-loved hot hatch. It's an international language - tight-handling summertime driving at its best.
This 1988 Alpine White example, finished with Lasky White upholstery and Scala alloy wheels is a particularly handsome car. The odometer reads a scant 70,046 miles and comes backed by a remarkably thorough history file: 19 service stamps in total, supplemented by further invoices, with the first 17 years of servicing carried out exclusively by Volkswagen main dealers. Every single MOT certificate from 1991 to the present day is included, along with all the original books supplied with the car from new.
The vendor informs us that the car presents very well, with paintwork described as being "like glass" and the white interior — so often the first casualty of age — looking particularly clean with minimal ware. Mechanically, the car benefits from having had its cambelt, water pump, suspension springs and shock absorbers replaced, with the last service carried out as recently as September 2025. It also has the welcome benefit of power steering. For those seeking a well-kept, well-documented GTi Cabriolet with genuine provenance, this is a compelling opportunity.DomGinnPhoto_Clipper-5182.jpg180.28 KB
History and Paperwork
First registered in 1988
Described as having had a low number of registered keepers
First 17 years serviced solely by Volkswagen main dealers, with subsequent servicing by VW specialists and independent garages
19 service stamps in total, plus additional invoices for servicing and parts
Oil and filter service carried out by Fairmont in June 2023
Last serviced in September 2025
Every MOT certificate from 1991 to present included
Valid MOT until August 2026
All original books supplied with the car from new retained
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