1982 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK 1

1982

125,520 miles

Manual

Petrol

£8,000 – £10,000

Estimate range

Bidding starts 15 Nov at 11:00

Listing Source

Iconic Auctioneers

Auction

Auction Date

Sunday, 15 November 2026

Starts at 11:00

52 days until auction

Estimate

£8,000 - £10,000

Location

United Kingdom

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Buyer notes

Offered from 30 years of current ownership with two former keepers.
Recommissioned in 2015 following dry garage storage from 2000.
Serviced by a Volkswagen specialist around 500 miles ago.
Accompanied by original handbook, 1982 brochure, MOTs and invoices.

Vehicle was kept in dry garage storage for 15 years from 2000 to 2015.

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About the GTI Campaign

Limited run UK-only special edition celebrating the GTI's racing success. Featured motorsport-inspired additions including front air dam, rear spoiler, and exclusive paint options. Mechanical specification matched standard GTI but rarer and more collectible. Approximately 2,000 UK examples produced.

Known Issues to Watch For

Rust in sills, inner wings, and battery tray. K-Jetronic fuel injection requires specialist knowledge. Front subframe mounts corrode. Interior trim fragile and expensive to replace. Timing belt tensioner failure. Water ingress around windscreen and door seals.

Desirable Options

Original BBS alloys. Pirelli editions with P-slot wheels. Campaign model additions. Sunroof (though adds rust risk). Period accessories including driving lights and mudflaps. Matching numbers engine. Original tool kit.