*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT N insurance loss in 05/2024 due to light vandal damage (now corrected) as shown in the final 3 images***

Highlights

Original 16V big bumper car
Desirable Tornado Red with ‘rainbow’ cabin and BBS alloys
Cooling system recently overhauled and new braided fuel lines
Trackslag stainless steel exhaust
MOT to April 2025
Only seven registered keepers from new

The Appeal

The Mk2 Golf GTI achieved the almost unthinkable - it made an icon better. Much better. It matured, becoming more comfortable and relaxing, yet without sacrificing any of the immediacy and tactility of the original.

But, as enthusiasts know, there are Mk2 GTIs and there are Mk2 GTIs. For many, the one to have is the one that ticks three boxes - 16V power, big bumpers and three doors.

To that appealing combination, this car adds classic Tornado Red paintwork and BBS cross spokes. Dialing up the appeal are electric windows, a manual roof and optional power steering. It is in very good condition and pleasingly unmodified - only some braided fuel lines and a rorty Trackslag stainless steel exhaust vary from standard. Some very minor vandal damage earlier this year - a smashed windscreen and bonnet damage - mean it is registered as Cat N (see last three images in the gallery), but this work was repaired to a good standard as you can clearly see from the rest of the photos.

Recent work includes overhauling the cooling system. There is also a new battery and headlamp loom with a replacement heater matrix supplied with the car for the buyer to fit if they wish.

This is a great example of the superb Mk2 16V. As a low-keeper car with long MOT it looks tempting.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 2nd September 1991
Seven registered keepers
Current keeper acquired the car earlier this year
Factory handbooks and stamped service book as shown
2 keys as shown including the rare ‘16V’ key cover
Registered as Cat N in May 2024 due to light vandalism damage
This was restricted to a smashed screen and damaged bonnet
Vendor advises that this work was professionally repaired
MOT to 14th April 2025 with one minor advisory
129,750 miles showing on MOT test with 130,065 miles showing in photos
Recent cooling system overhaul, new battery and headlamp loom as detailed below
Car is supplied with new heater matrix in box but this has not been fitted

The Condition

Classic Tornado Red paintwork in very good and largely original condition
Some localised repainting advised by seller during car’s life
Bonnet recently resprayed due to vandalism damage detailed above
Windscreen also replaced due to damage inflicted at the same time
Paintwork in good order with few signs of age or use as shown in photos
Due to age and originality of the car buyers should anticipate some light paintwork patina
Bodywork in very good order with straight panels and flush fit
Arches, sills, panel edges and underside all present well
No structural advisories on last MOT test
BBS cross spoke 15in alloy wheels in very good condition
Recently fitted with quality Toyo Proxes tyres all round including 5th BBS rim
There is a BBS spare wheel with Toyo tyres plus a space saver wheel as shown
Factory first aid kit and wheel tool kit included
Well kept ‘rainbow’ grey fabric factory-standard interior as shown
Few signs of wear to durable surfaces including seats, switchgear and door cards
Recently fitted with new headlining in black
Parcel shelf in good order with no speaker holes
Fitted with a Clifford alarm and a quality Alpine DAB Bluetooth stereo unit
New GTI-branded mats with car and original carpets in good condition
Specification includes electric windows and manual steel sliding sunroof
Also fitted with optional factory power steering

The Mechanics

1,781cc 4cyl fuel injected 140bhp 16V engine
5spd manual gearbox
Recent ly fitted Trackslag stainless steel exhaust with twin exit pipes
Well maintained car with good history file as shown
One minor advisory on current MOT to note
No reported running or driving issues
Recent work to cooling system detailed below
New battery fitted since May 2024
Supplied with new heater matrix in box which is unfitted
Uprated headlamp loom recently fitted
Braided fuel lines with Mk4 upgrade conversion

Cooling system overhaul:

New water pump
Thermostat replaced
New fan sensor
Upgraded expansion tank with blue cap

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