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1989 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V
Bring A Trailer • US • 19 Sept 2026
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1989 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V
US • 19 Sept 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Jetta GLI 16V presents in Tornado Red with factory Recaro seats and recent over $5,500 in recommissioning services. Despite its single-owner history and garage storage, the listing notes paint fade, wheel blemishes, and interior trim wear, requiring minor reconditioning.
Condition
7
The car is in Very Good condition. While it has been well-maintained and undergone significant recommissioning, there are visible cosmetic issues such as paint fade on the hood, blemishes on the wheels, chipped plastic trim, and wear on the rear headliner. A door seal also needs replacement. These indicate slight wear visible in paint, interior, and wheels.
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130,000 miles
WVWTC01G1KW090159
1989
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
Not Sold
1989 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V
Bring A Trailer • US • 19 Sept 2026
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Description
1.8-Liter Inline-Four 5-Speed Manual Transaxle Tornado Red Paint Gray Cloth Upholstery 14" Teardrop Alloy Wheels Sunroof Factory Recaro Front Seats Air Conditioning Clean Carfax Report This 1989 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V remained under original ownership for the greater part of four decades, and is said to have remained parked in a garage from 1999 until the seller’s 2025 purchase from the original owner’s estate.
Recommissioning service performed in 2026 totaled over $5,500 and included fuel system refurbishment as well as replacement of the shift linkage bushings.
It is powered by a 1.8-liter 16-valve DOHC inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle and is finished in Tornado Red over light blue-gray cloth factory Recaro front seats.
Factory equipment includes a sunroof, 14″ teardrop alloy wheels, and air conditioning.
This Jetta GLI 16V shows 130k miles and is now offered with service records from current ownership, a clean Carfax report, and a clean North Carolina titl...
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£2,446
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£27,399
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