2001 Volkswagen Polo Mk3 1.6 GTI

Highlights

• Low mileage of 55,000 miles from new
• Factory standard car in stand-out Flash Red
• Well maintained with servicing to 2024
• Wheels refurbished in 2024
• Only four registered keepers from new
• MOT valid to September 2026

The Appeal

In the busy, buzzy world of late 90s and early Noughties mini hot hatches, the Polo was a breath of fresh air. More grown-up and better built than its British and French rivals, it was equally quick thanks to its 125bhp 16V 1.6L engine.

As this car shows, the Polo looked good too, with the GTI packaging featuring body colour body kit, BBS 15in alloys and a sports interior with distinctive seats. This 2001 car is a low-mileage and very rare survivor that remains pleasingly factory standard. It has been well looked after by its four keepers, including recent servicing and wheel refurbishment. The MOT runs to September 2026.

We suspect this very tidy GTI will appeal as a starter classic or perhaps as a distinctive daily driver.

History and Paperwork

• First registered 25th June 2001
• Four registered keepers
• Current keeper since February 2024
• Factory handbooks and wallet
• Stamped service book as detailed below
• Serviced February 2024
• Wheels refurbished in August 2024
• 2 keys as shown
• Handwritten service history notes in photos
• MOT valid to 10th September 2026 with advisories to note
• V5C

Service history summary (details in photos):

• 02/24 - RR Autos
• 05/10 - 37,007 miles - Bexley Audi
• 06/09 - 33,013 miles - Bexley Audi
• 06/08 - 28,540 miles - Southern VW
• 04/07 - 22,379 miles - Southern VW
• 06/06 - 17,760 miles - Southern VW
• 06/05 - 14,810 miles - Rawson VW
• 06/04 - 9,646 miles - Rawson VW
• 06/03 - 6,183 miles - Whitehouse VW
• 07/02 - 4,359 miles - Whitehouse VW

The Condition

• Factory standard car in Flash Red with well-kept paintwork
• Photos show a few minor stone chips and marks, in photos, but not unsightly
• Bodywork in good order with well-kept arches and sills
• Retains its factory side skirts and GTI fittings
• BBS 15in lattice alloys with bolted rims recently refurbished
• Underside as shown with no advisories for structural on MOT
• Factory standard interior in good order with light wear to high traffic areas
• Retains its distinctive ‘1’ sports seats in grey with red stitching
• Features factory-fitted VW radio cassette system

The Mechanics

• 1.6-litre 16V 125bhp engine with VVT
• Five-speed manual gearbox
• Well-maintained by main dealers until 2010
• Further service in 2024 as detailed above
• Advisories to note on MOT

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