1998 Volkswagen Golf Mk3 Avantgarde Cabrio - 'Moonlight Blue'

Highlights

• Kept within the same family from almost new, passing between three registered keepers
• A rare survivor approaching its 30th birthday in highly original condition
• Stamped service history up to 96,000 miles, supplemented by handwritten maintenance notes
• Garage stored for a number of years
• Original bill of sale, all handbooks, and owners' manuals present
• MOT valid until 28 May 2027

The Appeal

The third iteration of the Golf Cabriolet wide-bodied, Karmann-built machines in the cabriolet, and the range-topping Avantgarde specification, with its BBS alloys, electric hood with glass rear screen, and generous equipment list - sat at a lofty pinnacle for the Golf family tree. It's still every bit the charismatic, stylish hot hatch, but an eminently more comfortable one.

This example has remained within the same family from almost new, passing from aunt to uncle to father, and has been garage stored for a number of years, venturing out primarily for MOT tests. The accompanying paperwork is comprehensive, including the original bill of sale showing a purchase price of £18,000 in 1998.

Key Information

• Mileage: 101,022 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 28 May 2027
• Technical specs: 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder petrol, five-speed manual
• Paperwork: Partial service history, all handbooks and owners' manuals, original bill of sale, and handwritten maintenance notes

Included in the service book:

• 04/15 - 99,544 miles - Not Recorded
• 04/14 - 99,323 miles - Not recorded
• 12/10 - 98,832 miles - Not recorded
• 02/09 - 97,135 miles - Not recorded
• 09/07 - 96,793 miles - Not recorded
• 07/05 - 96,104 miles - Whitehouse Tonbridge
• 03/04 - 75,470 miles - Rawsons Eurocars LTD
• 02/01 - 31,574 miles - Rawsons Eurocars LTD
• 05/00 - 19,948 miles - Rawsons Eurocars LTD
• 07/99 - 10,781 miles - Rawsons Eurocars LTD

The Detail

• Last serviced at 96,000 miles
• Cambelt replaced at 86,000 miles
• Recent tyres fitted following an MOT advisory
• The vendor reports only a couple of minor scuffs to bumper edges and a wing mirror cap
• Electric hood with glass rear screen, said to operate correctly
• The vendor describes the BBS alloy wheels appear to be in very good order
• Engine bay appears clean and original
• Small tear to the driver's seat bolster, which has been sewn up
• Elsewhere the upholstery looks in good order
• The vendor reports that the dashboard is being in very good order, with all switchgear working correctly
• Equipped with four electric windows, two electric mirrors, and a factory-fitted stereo
• The vendor states the car starts on the button and runs and drives well

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