Highlights
- Rare straight black colour specification
- Only three registered keepers from new, all within the same company/family
- In dry storage from 2002 until recently
- Over £5,000 recently invested in recommissioning
- First-time MOT pass after recommissioning
The Appeal
The Volkswagen Golf GTi MK2 16v is widely regarded as one of the definitive hot hatches of its era, offering a good balance of performance, practicality, and reliability. This particular example is a desirable "Big Bumper" three-door variant with the sought-after 16-valve engine, finished in rare straight black.
Having spent nearly two decades in dry storage and with only three registered keepers from new (all within the same company/family), this Golf represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a tidy, original MK2 GTi with known provenance.
Having spent nearly two decades in dry storage and with only three registered keepers from new (all within the same company/family), this Golf represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a tidy, original MK2 GTi with known provenance.
Recently recommissioned with over £5,000 invested to bring it back to roadworthy condition, this Golf achieved a first-time (advisory-free) MOT pass and is now ready to be enjoyed as a usable modern classic. Equally, it could serve as a great foundation for a more comprehensive restoration project.
History and Paperwork
- Bought new in 1989 by a company that was subsequently bought out in 1991 and registered to that company as a second keeper
- The third keeper is part of the family that owned the acquiring company, but was only transferred into his name in 2006 when paperwork was being tidied up
- Taken off road and placed in dry storage in 2002
- Remained in dry storage until recently
- Comes with well-documented service history
- 145,161 miles indicated
- MOT until 4th February 2026
The Condition
- Bodywork is straight and true but needs partial or full paint job to fix some localised surface corrosion
- No MOT advisories for structural corrosion
- The paint is presentable as-is, with just the minor defects noted above
- Wheels have been professionally refurbished with new tyres fitted
- Interior appears in good condition for its age
- Would benefit from some some remedial trimming in places; moderate wear to the driver's seat in particular
The Mechanics
- 1.8-litre 16-valve four-cylinder engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Over £5,000 recently invested to recommission the car
- Achieved first-time MOT pass with no advisories
- The vendor reports that the Golf starts easily and runs/drives well
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