£9,600 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1983 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk1
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 27 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£9,600 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1983 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk1
UK • 27 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk1 is a well-maintained classic that has been restored over the years, including a rebuilt 1.8-litre engine and a respray in its original factory Black. It has been under long-term ownership and comes with a comprehensive history file, making it a usable and potentially appreciating modern classic.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in superb condition, professionally resprayed in 2022 and having a rebuilt engine with limited mileage since. It retains its original features and has a strong history file. However, the description also mentions it has been carefully and progressively restored, implying some wear and tear was present and that minor reconditioning was needed to bring it to its current condition. There is no mention of dents or paint damage.
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172,005 miles
17DW419330
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
AGX 777Y
1983
Auction
£9,600 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1983 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk1
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 27 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Introduced in 1976, the Mk1 GTI combined the level-headed practicality of Volkswagen’s steadfast Golf with a level of performance and handling precision previously reserved for far more specialised machinery.
The result was nothing short of transformative, widely regarded as the spark that ignited an entirely new motoring segment.
At the heart of the GTI lay Volkswagen’s celebrated 1.6-litre fuel-injected four-cylinder engine, later expanded to 1.8 litres, delivering lively, eager power through a crisp five-speed manual gearbox.
Weighing little more than a tonne, the Mk1 GTI offered remarkable agility—its light, communicative steering and neatly balanced chassis making it as delightful on a Sunday B-road as it was dependable on the weekday commute.
Externally, the GTI distinguished itself with subtle confidence: the now-iconic red-pinstriped grille, patterned upholstery, and a purposeful stance that whispered performance rather than shouting it.
It is precisely this blend of every...
Price Analysis vs Other Golf Mk 1 GTIs
£1,561
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,996
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 2nd Nov 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
172,644 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd Nov 2026, 172,644 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm 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 27th Oct 2026, 172,643 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm 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 19th Jun 2025, 171,967 miles
Passed
On 4th Jun 2024, 171,924 miles
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