£12,000 - £15,000
1983 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk1
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 833
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1982 Volkswagen Golf GTi has been well maintained by its current owner of 13 years, with a professional respray in 2022, engine rebuild in 2020 and braking system overhaul in 2023.
It comes with a comprehensive history file and is described as very usable and ready to be enjoyed, with potential as an appreciating classic.
Condition
7
Restored, resprayed, rebuilt engine, refreshed brakes.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
17DW419330
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
AGX 777Y
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The 1.8-litre GTi was introduced in 1982 as the more powerful evolution of Volkswagen’s first generation GTi, now regarded as a landmark performance hatchback
Purchased by our vendor 13 years ago, the VW has gradually been restored over time with detailed photographic evidence on file
Finished in factory black following a professional respray in 2022, sitting on its original Tarantula alloy wheels, over a charcoal and light grey striped cloth interior
Powered by the 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine paired with a manual gearbox, the engine was rebuilt in 2020 with new pistons, bearings, a reconditioned cylinder head, oil pump, timing belt and water hoses
The braking system was refreshed with new rear drums and handbrake cable in 2023, the car otherwise remains close to standard specification aside from routine upkeep
Supplied with a comprehensive file of documentation including invoices, bills, VAG service book, original VAG plates, records of restoration and maintenance history and MOT c...
Points of note
£3,066
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,564
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,996
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 18 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
171,967 miles
Registration Date
1983-04-19
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 19 2025 with 171,967 miles
Passed
On Jun 04 2024 with 171,924 miles
Passed
On Jul 06 2023 with 171,731 miles
Passed
On Sep 06 2022 with 171,650 miles
Failed
On Aug 19 2022 with 171,588 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jul 23 2021 with 171,335 miles
Passed
On Jul 14 2020 with 171,311 miles
Passed
On Aug 01 2019 with 171,281 miles
Passed
On Jul 23 2018 with 171,263 miles
Passed
On Jul 15 2017 with 171,256 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Passed
On Jul 15 2016 with 170,832 miles
Passed
On Jun 05 2015 with 170,533 miles
Passed
On Jun 21 2014 with 170,548 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed
On Jun 17 2014 with 170,548 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Jun 06 2013 with 170,502 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes.
Passed
On Apr 25 2012 with 170,256 miles
Passed
On Jan 07 2010 with 169,478 miles
Failed
On Jan 07 2010 with 169,478 miles
There was 1 defect noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Passed
On Jan 16 2009 with 167,880 miles
Passed
On Jan 15 2008 with 166,369 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
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)
Failed
On Jan 14 2008 with 166,367 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Passed
On Jan 18 2007 with 165,461 miles
Failed
On Jan 16 2007 with 165,461 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Jan 19 2006 with 161,797 miles
Failed
On Jan 18 2006 with 161,797 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- has rattle from downpipe.sheild lose
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