Highlights
- Only 43,766 miles (70,435 km) from new
- 2 former registered keepers since 1984
- Kept in garage most of its life
- Full repaint in 2024
- Extensive list of recent work including full service
- Technical inspection valid to April 2026
The Appeal
Here is the sort of car that we love to find - an everyday example of a brilliant Golf Mk2 hatchback that is now considerably rarer than the GTI version. That is a very low mileage and highly original unmodified car, further dials up the appeal.
This 1984 Mk2 is a ‘posh’ GL model with the 1.6L engine allied to the 4+E manual gearbox that Volkswagen introduced to push the economy message. The car presents really well, the highly original, hardwearing beige fabric mated to a recently repainted burgundy exterior. Aside from the aftermarket alloys, which we rather like, it is entirely factory correct.
The vendor tells us that the car began its life in France before being moved to Portugal when its first keeper relocated. It stayed with him for many years before passing to a local mechanic on his death. The vendor acquired it in early 2025.
We’re told that it has been regularly serviced throughout its life. Since buying it the vendor has taken the same approach, telling us that whatever it has needed, he’s done. There is a long list of that work below, highlights including a full service and refreshed brake fluid. The car comes to market with the reassurance of a lengthy technical inspection valid to April 2026.
The vendor says:
“What makes my Golf so unique and why I bought it: - I've always wanted to try a car from 1980s era - true, simple and engaging into driving with no excessive electronics; - I really enjoy the look of mk2 Golf - it's just so simple, classic and enjoyable! It is the essence of C-class. - the combination of exterior and interior colors. I enjoy dark red body paint and the way it combines with beige-brown interior. I just couldn't resist! It gives me pleasure every time I come by my Golf.
“Although it's not a GTI, my Golf 1.6 with MT is quite fun to drive - the steering and gas pedal are very responsive. In fact, sometimes I forget that it has only 72 HP - the engine's pretty much inviting for action. And when you just want to make it from A to B, the car just does it, not bothering you - choose the best gear (3rd or 4th, depending on the road type) and relax!”
History and Paperwork
- First registered in France in 1984
- Imported to Portugal in 1992 by the first owner (a French national)
- Current owner purchased the vehicle in January 2025 near Porto
- 2 former registered keepers from new
- Second keeper was a mechanic who acquired the car when first one died
- Valid vehicle inspection until 27th April 2026
- Complete diagnostics performed at a service centre in Lisbon
- No advisories from current technical inspection conducted on 24/10/2025
- Kept in a garage for most of its life
- No papers from previous owner unfortunately
- Vehicle checked by owner's mechanic
- Long list of recent work in October 2025 detailed below
- We are told that the car has been regularly serviced throughout its life
The Condition
- Bodywork appears in very good order with few indications of age as shown in photos
- Underside has only minor surface rust we are told
- Recently repainted in burgundy in 2024 by previous keeper
- Dark red body paint that complements the beige-brown interior
- Minor imperfections such as scratches on paint near driver's external door handle
- There is a small chip on the windscreen
- Door bottoms and other panel edges show well in photos
- Sits on aftermarket alloys which suit the car
- Beige fabric interior is highly preserved and in very good condition
- Original period features include radio cassette
- No outstanding electrical/electronic issues we are told
The Mechanics
- 1.6 litre 4cyl engine
- Manual transmission with 4 gears plus economy gear
- Engine and gearbox reported to work well
- Well maintained throughout its life according to seller
- List of work in October 2025 detailed below
- Vendor tells us that recent technical inspection carries no advisories
Recent 2025 work:
- Valve cover gasket replacement
- Ignition switch contact plate repair
- Oil and oil filter replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Replacement of antifreeze fluid
- Replacement of brake fluid
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