Highlights

Comprehensive four-year restoration by an ex-Volkswagen Master Technician
Over £12,000 spent on restoration
Full professional re-spray in factory Alpine White
Original factory specification with genuine OEM parts
Advisory-free MOT valid until July 2025

The Appeal

For many, it's the definitive hot hatch. We are of course talking about the Volkswagen Golf GTI. It may not have been the first of its kind, but the Golf GTI is the car that defined the genre and set a high benchmark for other manufacturers to aim for. It could outpace a contemporary Ferrari down a country lane - and that's with a sub-2.0-litre engine, not to mention a considerably more modest price tag. Needless to say, that's very impressive.

This MkII Golf GTI 1.8 16v ticks all the right boxes. The vendor said to us:

"I particularly wanted one that was "ready to go", with no work required and this is an excellent restored example."

They acquired the Golf in January 2024 following a four-year, £12,000 plus restoration carried out by an ex-Volkswagen Master Technician. Its mechanical integrity is further assured by a clean MOT with no advisories. The car has been kept totally original to its factory specifications, with no modifications. If you're looking for a truly authentic MkII Golf GTI experience, this is the car to buy.

History and Paperwork

First registered on 07/05/91
Thirteen previous registered keepers
Purchased by current owner in January 2024
Previous owner acquired it in 2018, had been dry stored since 2008
Comprehensive four-year restoration by previous owner
All mechanical work carried out by previous owner and marque specialists
Receipt for £3,600 included for the professional re-spray
Service history and invoices present from 2018 onwards; original service book missing, no records pre-2018
No advisories on last MOT, valid until July 2025
Last service carried out in 2023 at 146,000 miles
Box file full of parts receipts and service invoices
VW wallet and owner's manuals present
Reluctantly offered for sale to fund another purchase

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The Condition

Original factory specification; big bumper run-out model in Alpine White with Rainbow interior and smoked lights
Original BBS RA alloys with Pirelli Tyres (minor marks on alloys)
Sunroof model with electric windows and power steering
Paintwork looks in very good order, with no discernible marks or dents according to the vendor
Very few imperfections, the vendor comments that it's hard to find any
Full professional re-paint in March 2021 in factory Alpine White, including the underside which has been treated to prevent corrosion
No wear to drivers seat bolster
Minimal wear to upholstery
No holes in seats or parcel shelf
Interior plastics in immaculate condition for their age
Genuine VW carpet mats
Modern DAB Blaupunkt stereo fitted
Original Alpine speakers
Original key fob/Sigma alarm and spare keys
Original 1990s car phone, still functional

The Mechanics

1.8-litre (1,781cc) 16v four-cylinder NA petrol
Five-speed manual gearbox
16v model with extra performance - 139bhp
Power steering, which was still optional in 1991
No known mechanical faults
Beautifully presented engine bay
The vendor informs us that it drives superbly, has a smooth gear change and is very responsive with great handling

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