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1983' Volkswagen Golf

£13,995

Published 21 April 2026ID: 1oq6Ne

Hampshire
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Information from the owner

Age: 43 years

Mileage: 164500 km

Displacement: 1780 cc

Fuel: Petrol

Transmission: Manual

Exterior color: Green

Seller's comments about 1983' Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 – 1983 – Original Example – Huge History – Stunning ConditionUp for sale is my 1983 VW Golf GTI Mk1, a very clean and honest example of an increasingly rare classic hot hatch.Finished in a period-correct green with excellent bodywork, this car presents extremely well and has clearly been cherished throughout its life.Key Details1983 (Y reg)1. 8 GTI (DX engine)5-speed manual165, 000 milesV5 present in my name12 months MOT - No Advisories 08/ 04/ 2027Supersprint ExhaustHistory & ProvenanceThis is where the car really stands out.Huge history file covering ~40 yearsOriginal service book with early dealer stampsExtensive paperwork documenting maintenance and repairsGearbox rebuild carried out in 2007Evidence of consistent long-term ownership and careThis is not a thrown-together car — it’s been properly looked after over decades.Service History (from original book)Delivery InspectionDate: 4 May 1983Supplying dealer: VW dealer (stamp present)First ServiceDate: 03/ 10/ 1983Mileage: 5, 521 milesWork: First 5, 000 mile serviceDealer: Trent Street Motors, Sleaford10, 000 Mile ServiceDate: 08/ 05/ 1984Mileage: 10, 619 milesDealer: Trent Street Motors20, 000 Mile ServiceDate: 09/ 09/ 1985Mileage: 20, 924 milesDealer: Trent Street Motors15, 000 Mile ServiceDate: 22/ 02/ 1985Mileage: 16, 469 milesDealer: Trent Street Motors25, 000 Mile ServiceDate: 16/ 05/ 1986Mileage: 25, 727 milesDealer: GTI Engineering30, 000 Mile ServiceDate: 03/ 04/ 1987Mileage: 31, 290 milesDealer: VW UK Ltd (Hayes)40, 000 Mile ServiceDate: 28/ 07/ 1987Mileage: 36, 374 milesDealer: VW UK Ltd~44, 000 Mile ServiceDate: 09/ 02/ 1988Mileage: 44, 087 milesDealer: VW UK Ltd~47, 000 Mile ServiceDate: 10/ 10/ 1988Mileage: 47, 333 miles~53, 000 Mile ServiceDate: 22/ 05/ 1989Mileage: 53, 000 milesOil ChangeDate: Oct 1994Mileage: 87, 492 milesNote written: Oil changed at 87, 000Later EntryDate: 17/ 08/ 1992Mileage: 84, 269 milesDealer: Milton MotorsRecent WorkFull serviceCambelt replacedNew fuel tankNew fuel pumpNew fuel senderVarious maintenance items completedThe car starts, runs and drives - Requires a tune up and some timing adjustment to get it running perfectlyBody & ExteriorVery clean shell – no rust issuesStraight panels and excellent paint finishUnderneath is solid and well presentedSits perfectly on refurbished P-slot wheels with new tyresA genuinely tidy Mk1 — not full of filler or hiding problems.InteriorOriginal GTI interior in great conditionSeats, carpets and trim all very presentableDashboard and clocks in good orderNice period-correct feel throughoutEngine & DrivingThe DX 1. 8 engine pulls well and feels strong.Starts easily hot or coldSmooth idleGood oil pressureDrives exactly like a sorted Mk1 GTI shouldOverallA very honest, usable and increasingly collectible Mk1 GTI.Not over-restoredNot messed withJust a clean, well-maintained original carThese are getting harder to find in this condition, especially with this level of history.Only Negative is that it will need a tune, as the timing is slightly off at the moment.Sale DetailsLocated in BournemouthViewing welcome and encouraged