£4,400 (Est: £5,000 - £5,500)
1989 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£4,400 (Est: £5,000 - £5,500)
1989 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI
UK • 29 Oct 2026 • Lot 534
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A 1989 Volkswagen Golf GTI with one owner since 1990, extensively toured in the UK and Europe. It received a respray and bodywork in 1998, with recent mechanical attention including gearbox refurbishment and ignition system repair.
This car presents a well-maintained classic with some documented improvements, but also has a few minor electrical and trim issues that may require attention.
Condition
6
The vendor describes the car as 'fair to good' due to its age (over 37 years old) and notes that while the engine has been reliable, they are not a mechanic. The car has had bodywork and a respray in 1998, a gearbox refurbishment in 2019, and the ignition barrel/wiring replaced in 2004. However, there are some noted issues: the lower steering column shroud is missing, the wipers do not work on intermittent, and there is no parcel shelf. While it has been extensively toured, it has been owned by the same person since new (purchased from employer in 1990). The MOT expiry is August 2027.
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140,101 miles (via 2026 MOT)
F87 SLU
1989
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
£4,400 (Est: £5,000 - £5,500)
1989 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: VOLKSWAGEN Model: GOLF GTI Registration: F87 SLU
Engine Size (cc): 1781 Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1989 Date First Registered: 17/05/21989 MOT Expiry Date: 27/08/2027 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Golf GTis
£640
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,264
Median Price (Since 2020)
£75,962
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 27th Aug 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
140,101 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 28th Aug 2026, 140,101 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear beam corroded ,not yet considered excessive
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- nearside front tyre has slight cracking on edges
Failed
On 24th Aug 2026, 140,101 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear beam corroded ,not yet considered excessive
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- nearside front tyre has slight cracking on edges
Passed
On 20th Aug 2025, 139,551 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On 11th Aug 2025, 139,551 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT Mileage Trend
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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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