1989 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V

Highlights

• Desirable 3-door, big-bumper 16V specification
• MOT valid until April 2027
• Comprehensively recommissioned after a period in storage
• Comes with both keys and a history file

The Appeal

The big-bumper, 3-door Mk2 Golf GTI 16V offers a hefty little peak for Volkswagen's uniquely legendary hot hatches. With its rev-happy 16-valve engine and purposeful styling, it remains one of the most sought-after performance cars of the late 1980s. Many ended up languishing in the roadside due to over-enthusiastic drivers or have been extensively modified - so an original car like this one is sure to get plenty of attention.

This 1989 car is finished in Metallic Brilliantschwarz Black, which catches the light beautifully. After spending a number of years in storage, the car has been comprehensively recommissioned with fresh fluids, a new timing belt, replacement gear linkage and guides, and a full service and MOT, which runs to April 2027.

Key Information

• Mileage: 140,600 miles
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until April 9th 2027
• Technical specs: 1,781cc 16-valve four-cylinder petrol engine, 5-speed manual transmission
• Paperwork: Collection of invoices, V5c, MOT certificates, Haynes manual

The Detail

• Fully recommissioned after a period in storage
• New timing belt fitted
• Engine flushed with fresh oil and a new filter
• Brake fluid flushed and replaced
• Coolant flushed and replaced
• Full service and MOT completed as part of the recommissioning
• New gear linkage and guides fitted
• Recent alternator fitted
• Recent battery fitted
• Equipped with electric windows and a sunroof
• Finished in Metallic Brilliantschwarz Black
• Corrosion to the underside, though this isn't believed to be structural
• Fabric upholstery in good order
• Dashboard is very well presented with nice, clean plastics
• Instruments clean and legible
• Five former registered keepers

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