1998 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet SE Auto 16,000 miles

Highlights

• Just two former registered keepers
• 16,395 miles indicated, backed up by service history
• Reported unmodified throughout
• Convertible roof hydraulic system overhauled in December 2025
• Service history from 2018 with service stamps
• Original handbook wallet included
• Advisory-free MOT

The Appeal

The Mk3.5 Golf Cabriolet was the swansong of Volkswagen's long-running open-top Golf lineage, blending the updated styling of the Mk3 with the proven, robust cabriolet platform. In SE specification with black leather trim and automatic transmission, it makes for a refined and usable soft-top: ideal for fair-weather motoring.

This 1998 example in silver has covered a modest indicated mileage and is reported to remain entirely original throughout. The vendor states that both the bodywork and interior are in excellent condition, and recent mechanical attention to the folding roof mechanism should ensure trouble-free operation. Accompanied by a current MOT, this Golf Cabriolet looks well placed for summer enjoyment.

Key Information

• Mileage: 16,395 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 23rd October 2026 (no advisories)
• Technical specs: 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol, automatic transmission
• Paperwork: Log book, service history from 2018 with service stamps (2022 excepted), and original handbook wallet

Service history:
12/25 – 14,206 miles – The Corner Garage

• Carry out repairs to convertible hood operation (repair wiring fault, strip out rear of car, fit new hydraulic hoses, packing, hydraulic fluid, replace both main rams, pump assembly, and bleed system)
• Replace side repeaters
• Carry out MOT test

10/25 – 14,206 miles – MOT Test Centre

• Carry out MOT test

06/25 – 13,391 miles – Cobb Garage

• Carry out full service

05/25 – Mileage Unlisted – Axe Valley Motors

• Investigate horn issue (found sounder fault, repair bracket, and fit new horn component)

03/25 – 12,691 miles – Cobb Garage Ltd

• Adjust headlight aim, renew front wiper blades, and check all vehicle lights

10/24 – 11,993 miles – MOT Test Centre

• Carry out MOT test

04/24 – 11,289 miles – Cobb Garage Ltd

• Carry out interim service changing engine oil, oil filter, and sump plug

11/23 – Mileage Unlisted – Castle Hill Tyres Limited

• Supply and fit two replacement Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance tyres (185/60/14)

10/23 – 10,180 miles – MOT Test Centre

• Carry out MOT test

04/23 – 8,169 miles – Cobb Garage Ltd

• Remove cambelt covers, fit new cambelt kit, adjust and reassemble timing infrastructure
• Renew power steering belt

03/23 – 8,053 miles – Cobb Garage Ltd

• Carry out full service changing engine oil, oil filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, and sump plug
• Advisory noted: Cambelt replacement recommended (noted prior to replacement in April 2023), nearside front tyre shows outer sidewall damage and is low on the shoulder

10/22 – 7,493 miles – MOT Test Centre

• Carry out MOT test

10/21 – 7,465 miles – Vickers VW Walton

• Carry out minor service and MOT test

10/20 – 7,449 miles – Service Centre Unlisted

• Carry out minor service and brake fluid change

10/18 – 7,393 miles – Service Centre Unlisted

• Carry out minor service, oil change, and cambelt replacement

10/14 – 7,422 miles – Service Centre Unlisted

• Carry out major service

The Detail

• Hydraulic pipes, rams and pump for the convertible roof replaced in December 2025
• The alloy wheels have reportedly been re-finished
• Dunlop tyres fitted
• The vendor states the silver exterior is in excellent condition with no notable marks or scrapes to report
• The vendor states the black leather interior is in excellent condition
• All instruments reported to be in working order
• Original radio reported in good working order
• No MOT advisories
• Two former registered keepers

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