Highlights

Factory standard 5 door 197bhp Mk5 with desirable DSG box
Low documented mileage of under 10,000 miles
Mileage verified by service history and JEVIC certificate
Driven on salt-free Japanese roads to 2026
Well maintained with recent service in May 2026
Four new Michelin Pilot Sport tyres and new battery fitted
Underbody said to retain factory part number labels
UK registered since 2026
Current MOT to May 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

After the mis-steps of the Mk3 and then the Mk4, Volkswagen threw everything at getting the Mk5 GTI right. Clever multilink rear suspension, new 197bhp EA113 TFSI engine and the first GTI to get VW’s clever and lightning quick DSG dual-clutch gearbox all catapulted the Mk5 back to the front of the hot hatch fray.

It also made the Mk5 expensive to make, which is why it was only available for six years. That mix of brevity and brilliance makes the Mk5 DSG highly sought after by enthusiasts, and we suspect this rather special example will be in demand. It is a 2026 Japanese import and has covered just 9,553 miles from new. A useful JEVIC certificate and service history support that. The car’s condition across the Shadow Blue paintwork and Anthracite leather also reinforces the mileage - the interior in particular looks barely used.

Despite the limited use, as is typical of a Japanese-market car, the service history shows regular attention, mostly by VW main dealers. The Chequered Flag serviced the car in May 2026. This work included engine oil and filter, air filter, battery and four new Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. The current MOT runs to May 2027 with no advisories

The Mk5 GTI is one of the best ‘real world’ driver’s cars of the last 20 years. Here is a chance to sample one that has less mileage than a typically one-year-old example.

Key Information

Mileage: 9,610 miles indicated (verified by a JEVIC certificate dated January 2026)
Country of registration: United Kingdom (imported from Japan in 2026)
Technical inspection status: MOT to 4th May 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 197bhp 1,984cc TFSI 4cyl petrol, 6spd DSG dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel drive
Paperwork: stamped service book, Volkswagen main dealer servicing invoices, owner's handbook, manuals, JEVIC certificate, tools, 2 keys

Service history:

05/26 – 9,367 miles – The Chequered Flag
01/22 – 12,150 km - not known
12/17 – 10,882 km - not known
01/16 – 8,728 km – Volkswagen
01/14 – 6,667 km – Volkswagen
06/13 – 5,797 km – Volkswagen
10/12 – 5,093 km – Volkswagen
01/11 – 4,246 km – Volkswagen
12/09 – 3,217 km – Volkswagen
01/09 – 3,069 km – Volkswagen
02/08 – 2,383 km – Volkswagen
12/06 – PDI – Pre-delivery inspection
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The Detail

Serviced in May 2026 at approximately 9,367 miles by The Chequered Flag
Work included engine oil and filter, air filter and new battery
Service book stamped by Volkswagen main dealers from 2006 through to 2016
Shadow Blue metallic paintwork in very good condition for age
Some minor points to note in photos such as small scratches, scuffs and chips
Fitted with 17in Monza five spoke alloys in very good condition
Four reportedly new Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres fitted
Underbody reportedly retains original Volkswagen part number labels
Supplied with two remote keys and a space-saver spare wheel
Anthracite full leather interior with GTI-embossed headrests
Seats reflect low mileage with little wear to high traffic areas’s such as driver’s side
Factory standard interior including original VW sound system
Well specified car as detailed below
Some light wear to trim and switchgear as shown in photos
Boot carpet area is very clean and well presented
No advisories on current MOT

Specification includes:

Bi-xenon headlights
Heated front seats
Climatronic climate control
Cruise control
Rain-sensing wipers
Power-folding door mirrors
Multifunction display
Cooled glovebox
Green-tinted glass
Front and rear curtain airbags
10-speaker audio system
Space-saver spare wheel

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