Highlights

Comprehensive restoration by renowned VW restorer, The Hot Works
Full bare metal respray
Suspension rebuilt with original spec Sachs springs and dampers
Refurbished Tarantula alloys with new Goodyear tyres
Extensive service history with independent VW specialists

The Appeal

With its short wheelbase, perky performance and irresistible, angular styling, it's little wonder that the Golf has become a legendary success story. These cars really established the nature of the hot hatch in a very real way, and sit comfortably amongst the most recognisable cars in history.

Needless to say, if you want your hot hatch with a little more grunt, you want the GTi. The fuel injected, performance-led iteration of the diminutive little car only buoyed its already skyrocketing popularity, and is about the most desirable variant of the Golf you can get your hands on.

This 1982 car has clearly been cherished. Since 2019, it's seen a meticulous restoration, with a full bare metal respray, mechanical overhaul and a retrim all resulting in one of the best Golfs we've seen in quite a while. No doubt about it, if you're after a Golf, this is a real hole-in-one!

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1982
The DVLA records 7 previous keepers
In current ownership since 2019
Last serviced in April 2024
MOT exempt and last tested in 2021
Mileage discrepancy noted in the car's MOT history due to a previously faulty milometer, now fixed
MOT certificates and service history support the 127,000 mileage
Extensive service history with independent VW specialists

The Condition

Everything is reportedly in excellent order, with no dents, dings or unusual paint wear
Plastic trims look in fine condition
Refurbished Tarantula alloys with new Goodyear tyres
Good, solid underside with no issues to note
Beautifully presented cabin, with a full reupholstering undertaken on the front seats only in 2021 by Mooch Customs
Rear seats are original
Headlining replaced in 2024
All instruments clear and legible
Plastics are in fine condition, with only soft wear commensurate with age

Ample work done in recent years, including:

Front wings, rear wheel arches, sills, and rear valance replaced
Bare metal respray
Replacement of bumpers

The Mechanics

Fuel-injected 1,588cc 4-cylinder engine
Five-speed manual
Engine bay is in good order

Work undertaken in recent years includes:

Suspension rebuilt with original spec Sachs springs and dampers
Fuel tank replaced
Rear beam and all braking components replaced
Full service including replacement cambelt in June 2024
We understand the car to be in fine mechanical health with no issues to note

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