£6,500 (Est: £5,750 - £6,750)
1996 VW GOLF VR6
Mathewsons • UK • 26 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£6,500 (Est: £5,750 - £6,750)
1996 VW GOLF VR6
UK • 26 Jun 2026 • Lot 818
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 VW Golf VR6, a rare manual model, sold for £6,500, exceeding its lower estimate. It boasts extensive service history with 26 stamps and a recent MOT until March 2027, making it a compelling classic.
Condition
7
The car has a full service history with 26 stamps and previous MOTs, indicating good maintenance. It was driven to the auction, suggesting it's mechanically sound. The description doesn't mention any major damage or issues, placing it in the 'Very Good' category.
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65,286 miles (via 2026 MOT)
P160 AJL
1996
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
£6,500 (Est: £5,750 - £6,750)
1996 VW GOLF VR6
Mathewsons • UK • 26 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing Make: VOLKSWAGEN Model: GOLF VR6 Registration: P160 AJL
Engine Size (cc): 2792 Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1996 Date First Registered: 13/11/1996 MOT Expiry Date: 20/03/2027 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 17 June 2026 - Tuesday 23 June 2026
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
Valid
Expires on 20th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
65,286 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 18th Mar 2026, 65,286 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On 20th Mar 2025, 65,200 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On 17th Mar 2025, 65,195 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 14th Mar 2024, 65,075 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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