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1981 Volkswagen Rabbit L Diesel 4-Speed
United States • 30 Jul 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit L Diesel has undergone a multi-year restoration with a fresh Slate Gray Metallic paint job and custom interior. It features a rebuilt 1.6L diesel engine, four-speed manual transmission, and several period-correct and aftermarket upgrades.
While the car presents well with a clean Carfax and title, it does have a few noted issues including a faulty driver's seatbelt buckle, missing door seals, and an intermittently inaccurate speedometer, which require attention.
Condition
7
The car has undergone a multi-year restoration and has a refinished body and engine bay. It features aftermarket wheels and upgraded LED headlights. However, there are some noted issues including a driver's seatbelt buckle issue, missing door seals, and an intermittently inaccurate speedometer. Despite these, the car appears to be in good overall condition with some minor imperfections.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1VWFG0177BV099792
Odometer:
173,000 miles
Reg Number:
155 MLY
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1.6-Liter Diesel Inline-Four Glass-Pack Muffler Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Slate Gray Metallic Paint Custom Red & Tartan Upholstery Front Disc Brakes 15" Aftermarket Alloy Wheels Front Lip Spoiler LED Headlights Black Fender Flares Black-Finished Bumpers Aftermarket Steering Wheel Front Sport Seats Cabin Heater Crank Windows AM/FM Stereo Spare & Removed Parts Clean Carfax Report
This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit L is a four-door hatchback that was purchased by the seller in 2012 and underwent a multi-year restoration under current ownership.
Finished in Slate Gray Metallic over custom red and tartan upholstery, the car is powered by a 1.6-liter diesel inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle.
Equipment includes a glass-pack muffler, front disc brakes, 15″ alloy wheels, a front lip spoiler, LED headlights, black fender flares and bumpers, an aftermarket steering wheel, front sport seats, a cabin heater, crank windows, and an AM/FM stereo.
This Rabbit shows 173k miles and is ...
Points of note
£405
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,096
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,419
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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