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£5,737 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)

1998 Volkswagen Golf GTi (8v) - Mk3

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 1 Jun 2025

Market Position:

Upper Mid-Market

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£5,737 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)

1998 Volkswagen Golf GTi (8v) - Mk3

UK • 1 Jun 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Mk3 VW Golf GTI, finished in Mystic Blue, is a one-owner car (two registered keepers) with exceptionally well-documented maintenance, including 25 service stamps and a comprehensive history file. Averaging only 1,000 miles per year recently, and boasting a cambelt replacement, this GTI comes with its original documentation and both keys, reflecting meticulous care.

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Condition 

7

While the car has been fastidiously maintained with a comprehensive service record, the listing doesn't provide enough information to assess the current cosmetic condition with high confidence. Terms like 'very well cared for' are subjective, and without detailed photos or a recent inspection report, a precise rating is difficult. A high rating could be justified if the car is truly pristine, but erring on the side of caution is appropriate given the lack of specific detail.

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34,984 miles

WVWZZZ1HZWW187052

RHD

United Kingdom

Manual

R176 DWO

1998

Auction

£5,737 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)

1998 Volkswagen Golf GTi (8v) - Mk3

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 1 Jun 2025

Market Position:

Upper Mid-Market

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Description

A fine example of the third generation of VW's ubiquitous Golf GTI dating from the very end of Mk3 production

Finished in Mystic Blue over a very well cared for black interior and sitting on its original wheels One user from new (2 registered keepers).

Our vendor's company car purchased by himself 12 months and 3,300 miles later Comprehensive service record (25 stamps).

Annual/12 month service going back 22 consecutive years - one 2 year and 18 month gap in early years -[Email] and[Email] Last 22 years serviced by same garage (old school/diligent).

First three services by Scotts of Stockwell VW 34,984 miles.

Averaging 1,000 miles per year over the last few years.

Replacement cambelt at 27,041 miles

Supplied with its original logbook/service book with full/complete service history - 25 services, comprehensive set of service/maintenance invoices, full set of MOT certificates, VW Certificate of Conformity and VW Heritage letter, original dealer book pack including service book and ...

Price Analysis vs Other Golf Mk 3s

£400

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£4,450

Median Price (Since 2020)

£16,031

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Golf Mk 3 Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 3rd Nov 2026

Latest MOT mileage:

35,164 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 4th Nov 2025, 35,164 miles


Passed

On 29th Oct 2024, 34,578 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Failed

On 9th Oct 2024, 34,577 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Major:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Passed

On 10th Oct 2023, 33,779 miles


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