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1984 VW Golf Driver (GTI Conversion)
Classic Automobiles • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1984 Volkswagen Golf Driver has been converted to a GTI and features a rebuilt engine with performance upgrades, a rotisserie restoration, and relatively low miles. The car presents as a well-maintained classic hot hatch.
Condition
7
Rotisserie restoration, rebuilt engine, good modifications.
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Manual
Transmission:
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Odometer:
204,387 miles
A708 OTP
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1984 Volkswagen Golf Driver 2 Door Coupe converted to GTI, 127000 miles from new, finished in Mars Red with Black and Grey cloth.
Engine was rebuilt 2 years ago by the now retired Jim Payne of Race Power Gravesend, Spec includes Weber Twin 40 S with facet Fuel Pump, Kent high lift cam and pulley, gas flowed ported big valve head, lightened fly wheel, short shift kit and Ashley four branch manifold, since the rebuild it has covered circa 500 miles.
A new clutch was fitted recently.
Prior to this the shell was rotisserie restored by a Mustang specialist in southern England as a side project from the classic Mustangs.
The original hot hatch!
Points of note
£3,066
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,009
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,996
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 23 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
127,368 miles
Registration Date
1983-09-20
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 24 2025 with 127,368 miles
Passed
On May 23 2023 with 127,368 miles
Passed
On Aug 28 2021 with 127,220 miles
Passed
On Aug 14 2020 with 126,640 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On Aug 14 2020 with 126,640 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Failed
On Aug 11 2020 with 126,620 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
Minor:
- Offside Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- nearside front outer c.v gaiter is weeping grease
Passed
On Aug 08 2019 with 125,301 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))
Failed
On Aug 08 2019 with 125,301 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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