£4,000 - £5,000
2001 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 'Colour Concept
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 729
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a special run-out model Golf Cabriolet with factory upgrades, a bespoke interior, and low mileage. It has a good history file, indicating it has been well maintained, and is offered without reserve.
Condition
7
Smart, original condition, well-maintained, slight wear.
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Manual
Transmission:
WVWZZZ1EZ1K011844
Chassis No:
Odometer:
60,200 miles
Y198 LJO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
480 'Colour Concept' Cabriolets were imported featuring factory upgrades and bespoke interior trim
Just 65 finished in Black Magic Pearl with a matching black electric soft top and factory-fitted 15" BBS ‘Solitude’ alloy wheels
Signature ‘Colour Concept’ interior with black leather Recaro sports seats and Royal Blue inserts, a striking combination
Just 60,174 miles from new and only four former keepers, indicative of careful long term ownership
Good history file supporting that it has been clearly well maintained and cherished throughout its life
The electric power hood operates correctly and the car presents in smart, original condition
Just serviced and new battery fitted.
Points of note
£340
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,940
Median Price (Since 2020)
£56,641
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 19 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
60,151 miles
Registration Date
2001-05-09
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 20 2025 with 60,151 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Sep 13 2022 with 60,022 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- There is only one weld repair on this vehicle in the offside rear inner arch. The advisory on the previous Mot had been registered in error. The car is solid and in good condition
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- The rear axle mount bushes are soft
Passed
On May 27 2022 with 59,667 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Various Welding Repairs Covered In Sealer
- Front Subframe and Suspension Components Corroded but not considered excessive
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Failed
On May 24 2022 with 59,651 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Various Welding Repairs Covered In Sealer
- Front Subframe and Suspension Components Corroded but not considered excessive
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jun 03 2021 with 59,156 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- front sub frame and suspension components are corroding
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inc in flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inc in flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On May 28 2021 with 59,156 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory:
- eml on
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- front sub frame and suspension components are corroding
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inc in flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inc in flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 22 2019 with 58,388 miles
Failed
On May 17 2019 with 58,297 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On May 22 2018 with 56,515 miles
Passed
On May 23 2017 with 55,218 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- engine management light on
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On May 11 2016 with 53,074 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- both rear tyres low on the inner edges
- eml light on
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Failed
On May 10 2016 with 53,068 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory:
- both rear tyres low on the inner edges
- eml light on
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Passed
On May 15 2015 with 50,280 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Failed
On May 15 2015 with 50,280 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed
On May 30 2014 with 47,668 miles
Passed
On May 14 2013 with 44,670 miles
Passed
On May 23 2012 with 41,284 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On May 19 2011 with 37,909 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- Nail in offside rear tyre
Passed
On May 27 2010 with 36,183 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Failed
On May 26 2010 with 36,183 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On May 27 2009 with 33,147 miles
Passed
On May 15 2008 with 31,232 miles
Failed
On May 14 2008 with 31,232 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 03 2007 with 28,325 miles
Failed
On May 03 2007 with 28,325 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- highly recommend tracking check due to abnormal wear on front tyres
Passed
On May 03 2006 with 24,575 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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