Volkswagen Golf
1.8 GTI 2dr
Year
1985
Miles
163,000 miles
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Engine Size
1.8L
Colour
Other
Number of Doors
2
In the dealer's stock feed on 8 October 2026
Description
STUNNING FULLY RESTORED EXAMPLE, BEAUTIFUL UNBLEMISHED PAINTWORK, BRAND NEW HOOD WITH ALL LININGS AND HEADLINER, NEW EXHAUST FITTED IN 2025, NEW GEARBOS IN 2025, NEVER BEEN WELDEDL, LEATHER SEATS, YOU NOT FIND ANOTHER LIKE IT! MOT AND TAX EXEMPT! WE ARE AN AWARD WINNING AND TRADING STANDARDS APPROVED DEALERSHIP! ALL OUR CARS ARE FULLY INSPECTED AND ANY WORK REQUIRED IS COMPLETED BEFORE SALE, ALL C...
Vehicle History
Important information about the vehicle's history and condition
Insurance write-off record
History not checked
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Technical Data
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What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — a figure marked exact is set by law for this car; everything else is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)exactHistoric vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)
- £0
- FuelAbout 30 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 7 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 173.5p a litre
- £1,600–£2,200
- Insurance (UK average)The UK average premium actually paid for comprehensive cover, £566 in Q2 2026 (ABI) — an average across every driver, postcode and car, not a quote for this one. Yours turns on your age, postcode and record and on the car’s insurance group. A 17–20-year-old new driver typically pays more than this average: see our guide to the cheapest cars to insure as a new driver, or the ABI figures
- £566
- ServicingFrom a minor service (£200–£320) to a major one (£400–£700) on a Volkswagen, from Autoza's own servicing estimates by make, not survey data. Routine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres
- £200–£700
- MOT testFirst registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it
- Not required
- Estimated total a yearThe rows above added up, low ends and high ends
- £2,350–£3,500
Work out the vehicle tax with our car tax calculator (it opens with this car's year, fuel and engine size filled in), or put in your own mileage and prices with the running cost calculator.
Questions about this Volkswagen Golf
- Where can I view this 1985 Volkswagen Golf?
- This Volkswagen Golf is located in Loughborough, UK. Contact AG Cars Loughborough directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this Volkswagen Golf?
- The asking price is £12,980. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What is the mileage on this 1985 Volkswagen Golf?
- This Volkswagen Golf has 163,000 miles on the odometer.
- What fuel type is this Volkswagen Golf?
- This Volkswagen Golf runs on petrol.
- Is this Volkswagen Golf automatic or manual?
- This Volkswagen Golf has a manual gearbox.
- Is this Volkswagen Golf MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this Volkswagen Golf's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this Volkswagen Golf been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this Volkswagen Golf?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this Volkswagen Golf at £12,980.
- How much does this Volkswagen Golf cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost is roughly £2,350–£3,500. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) £0 (Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)); insurance £566 (the UK average premium actually paid, ABI — not a quote for this car); fuel £1,600–£2,200; servicing £200–£700; no MOT due (First registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it). Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this Volkswagen Golf?
- Annual road tax (VED): £0 per year. Basis: Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply). Tax it online at gov.uk before you drive it.
- What real-world fuel economy does this Volkswagen Golf achieve in the UK?
- About 30 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 7 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 173.5p a litre. Over 7,100 miles a year that is roughly £1,600–£2,200 (UK average pump price, week commencing 28 September 2026 (DESNZ)).