1991 Volkswagen Golf GTI 5-door ‘big bumper’

Highlights

• Well-loved late Mark 2 VW Golf GTI
• ‘Big bumper’ model in Pearl Grey metallic
• MOT valid until 1 June 2027
• Highly original interior with subtle upgrades
• Plentiful work carried out over 12-year ownership

The Appeal

The second generation of the legendary Golf GTI brought more space and comfort while retaining the performance, handling and understated styling that had made the original such a success. It also became available in five-door form, such as this example, which is a later 1991 eight-valve model with the ‘big bumpers’ that created a sportier, more modern look.
The exterior of the car is in Pearl Grey metallic, with correct ‘GTI’ badging present, as well as cross-spoke alloy wheels and chromed twin exhaust finishers. The seller states there are ‘some small dents and scratches’, together with ‘some age-related rust around the wiper spindles and at the top and bottom of the driver’s door’. The sills are described as being rust-free and recently welded.
The grey interior is largely original, with striped cloth trim, ‘golf ball’ gear knob and sunroof. The seller states they have fitted a non-original radio plus speakers in the parcel shelf, and upgraded the dashboard lights to LED and replaced the LCD screen around 2024.
The seller says that they have owned this car for 12 years, during which ‘plentiful mechanical work’ has been undertaken. The car is described as being in ‘excellent mechanical condition, with no known faults’. Subtle upgrades include a full stainless free-flow exhaust.
This cared-for car is now ready to provide a new owner with the unfiltered driving pleasure that the Golf GTI is known for.

Key Information

• Mileage: 99,170 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 1 June 2027
• Technical specs: 1,781cc 110bhp 4-cylinder petrol, 5-speed manual
• Paperwork: V5C, user manual and other original documents, service book and assorted service receipts
• PB engine with Digifant electronic fuel injection
• Vacuum powered central locking

The Detail

• MOT valid until 1 June 2027
• Stated work carried out during last 12 years includes:
• Head gasket, cam belt, fan/PAS belts
• Alternator, spark plugs, recent fuel filter
• Injector seals, fuel tank straps
• Stainless free-flow exhaust (manifold, centre, silencer, back box)
• Inlet & exhaust manifold gaskets
• Heater matrix and pressure valve
• Custom pollen filter fitted
• Front brake discs, rear brake lines
• Mk4 rear brake callipers with flexi pipes
• Refurbished brake bias valve
• Polybushed ARB, wishbones, track rod ends
• Ball joints and wheel bearings
• Refreshed gear linkage bushes, arms, reverse selector and spring
• Mk3 weighted gear selector rod
• Dashboard LEDs
• New LCD clock
• Wishbones, anti-roll bar and sunroof wind deflector de-rusted & resprayed
• Hole in sill repaired (welded)
• Hole on driver’s side seat sewn up

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