£14,400 • £14,000 - £16,000
1988 Volkswagen Golf GTi 16V - GTi Engineering RE1900
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTi 16V is a rare, GTi Engineering RE1900-converted model with a 1.9-liter engine and numerous upgrades. It boasts a luxurious interior, extensive documentation, and recent recommissioning, making it a highly desirable example of a classic Mk2 GTI.
Condition
7
The car is described as a 'superbly documented and unique survivor' and 'well maintained from new,' suggesting it's in good condition overall. There's mention of minor body repairs and fresh paint, indicating some reconditioning has been done. The recommissioning in 2019 also points to efforts to maintain the car's condition.
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Manual
Transmission:
WVWZZZ19ZJW625970
Chassis No:
Odometer:
119,063 miles
E85 HNO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Originally supplied new in 1988 to the wealthy owner of a shipping company, a friend of Touring-Car driver Lawrence Bristow, who advised him to ''buy a 16-valve Golf and take it to GTI Engineering” Delivered as a high-specification factory 16V and immediately converted by GTI Engineering to full RE1900 specification, featuring an overbored 1.9-litre 16-valve engine built by Gary Davidson, with a gas-flowed head by Dave Crissel and installation by Paul Hetherington Specification includes a sports exhaust, uprated springs and gas dampers, 15-inch Ronal alloys, and the car was repainted by GTI Engineering in Mercedes Nautical Blue with colour-coded bumpers Luxurious grey leather electric Recaro interior complemented by VDO auxiliary gauges, Blaupunkt graphic-equaliser stereo, factory air-conditioning, cruise control, electric windows, mirrors and sunroof, tinted glass, and headlamp wash In late 2019, the Golf was treated to a comprehensive recommissioning costing £4,940.76, including a f...
Points of note
£640
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,948
Median Price (Since 2020)
£75,962
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 08 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
119,067 miles
Registration Date
1988-06-06
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 09 2021 with 119,067 miles
Failed
On Sep 01 2021 with 119,067 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Sep 09 2019 with 119,067 miles
Passed
On Nov 03 2010 with 119,057 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Failed
On Oct 26 2010 with 119,057 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- brake fluid needs replacing
Passed
On Dec 19 2009 with 118,580 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Sep 06 2008 with 116,410 miles
Passed
On Jun 23 2007 with 113,756 miles
Passed
On Mar 21 2006 with 113,457 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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