Highlights

Recently extensively recommissioned after storage
Very rare ‘small bumper’ 139bhp 1.8L 16V GT
Factory standard including spoilers, interior and alloys
Very good condition with no MOT structural advisories
New cambelt and pump, front shocks, full engine service, few windscreen, fuel pump and housing, frake calipers all round, few headliner, few tyres all round
Stainless steel full exhaust system fitted
Large folder of history included
MOT valid to November 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

In many ways, the Jetta GT is the connoisseur’s choice when it comes to sporting cars based on the Mk2 Golf platform. Tastefully understated - some might call it a sleeper - this 139bhp booted GTI has all the attributes of its hatchback cousin, but wrapped in a much rarer saloon body.

This 1989 is one of the few surviving ‘small bumper’ Jetta GT 16Vs, finished in suitably subtle black with a grey cloth cabin. The car is pleasingly factory standard, including Volkswagen alloys, period radio/cassette and grey cloth sports seats. We’re told that it has been recently extensively recommissioned after a period of storage. The vendor says that “everything that needed to be done, was done.” The result is a car in impressive condition, including the usual areas that you would want to check on a Jetta.

The car comes with a large history file and lengthy, advisory-free MOT to 27th November 2026. This is one for the drivers, a very tidy and highly usable 80s Volkswagen rarity.

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History and Paperwork

First registered 7th February 1989
Seven registered keepers
Current keeper since January 2025
Large folder of history included
Dry stored for many years prior to recommissioning
Recently recommissioned with all necessary work completed, we are told
MOT valid to 27th November 2026 with no advisories

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The Condition

Understated black paintwork in very good condition as shown
Vendor states that there are no scratches or dents
Solid underside with no signs of rust to body according to the seller
Underside and boot floor can be checked in photos
Factory standard car with front and rear spoilers
Slim bumper model with light scuffs to note to bumper edges
Factory alloy wheels in good order with light kerbing to edges
Matching Avon tyres fitted all round
The vendor informs us that the interior is standard and presents well
Grey fabric interior with sports front seats with driver’s showing very light age
Interior fittings in good order as shown, including headlining, carpets and door cards
Fitted with steel sliding sunroof and period radio/cassette
Some light age to note to boot carpet as highlighted in photos

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The Mechanics

1,781cc 16V fuel injected 139bhp 4cyl engine
Five-speed manual gearbox
Stainless steel full exhaust system fitted
Reportedly runs and drives extremely well with no faults
No advisories on the current MOT

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