Highlights
- Mileage of just 115,105 miles from new
- Award winner at VW Action at Santa Pod Raceway for "most original and most good-looking car"
- Completely original with no modifications from factory specification
- Extensive VW dealer service history since new
- Garage kept throughout its life
The Appeal
For many Golf fans, the MK2 is the sweet spot - all of the pure design and lightweight charm of the original while adding refinement and durability. This 1989 8-valve example is particularly special as it remains completely original with no modifications from factory specification. A real time capsule car!
This car has been meticulously maintained with extensive VW dealer service history and garage-stored throughout its life. Recently recognised for its originality, it won an award at VW Action at Santa Pod Raceway for "most original and most good looking car" - a reflection of its preserved condition and faithful representation of period condition.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1989
- 3 former registered keepers
- Extensive VW service history with stamps in original service schedule and invoices
- Serviced at Dovercourt VW every year since new purchase
- Car was taken off road about 4 years ago and garage stored since then
- Garage kept throughout its life
- Current mileage: 115,105
- Won an award at VW Action at Santa Pod Raceway in August for "most original and most good looking car"
- MOT valid until September 2026
The Condition
- Presents well with minor age-related imperfections
- Bodywork is in good condition
- Minor imperfections include:
- Light chips on inside of door jamb from seat belt buckle
- Slight over-polishing at the end of the bonnet
- Almost brand new tyres
- Solid from front to back
- Inspected on a ramp; solid from engine bay to boot
- Some light corrosion around water bungs, not concerning but may need attention in future
- Interior appears in very good order except for light wear on driver's seat
- Seat bolsters are in very good condition
The Mechanics
- 1,800cc 4-cylinder engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay appears in good order
- Recent work includes:
- Engine bay improvements
- New timing belt
- Full service
- New front discs and pads
- Replaced gear shifter linkages
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