1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: GTI
• Version: 1.8 GTI Manual FWD 3dr (112 bhp)
• Year: 1983
• Mileage: 55,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 112 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: White

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI is 55,000 miles. We have tracked this advert today. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at Autologix in Chesterfield. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

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Time on sale

AskCar first saw this 1983 Volkswagen Golf advertised today.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 2 November 2026 at £29,950. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

It failed its MOT on 20 August 2024 (nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive) and passed 1 day later, on 21 August 2024.

Advisories at the latest test: oil leak, but not excessive.

Mileage at that test: 55,008 miles, which matches the advertised 55,000 miles.

Similar cars

2 other 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £16,995 to £27,995, as of 2 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI, 1.8 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 55,750 miles. Price: £27,995, £1,955 less than this car. Dealer: Elms Automotive in Faversham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-1983-9a4c4e6e9bea
• 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI, 1.8 petrol hatchback. Mileage: 142,050 miles. Price: £16,995, £12,955 less than this car. Dealer: Surrey Hills Motor Company in Dorking. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-1983-48a1785e4467