Volkswagen Golf, 1996, Salo

Hobby Volkswagen Golf Mk3 1.8 5‑door rescued from museum storage

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Only driven approx. 199,000 km

Strong 1.8 66 kW (ADZ) engine + automatic gearbox.

Timing belt & water pump last changed at 136,000 km in 2019.
Timing-belt cover opened and inspected to confirm the belt is in good condition.

Most recent engine service 8 December 2025 / 198,913 km.

Used as the company’s parts‑collection car for the last 10,000 km, so known to be reliable for an almost 30‑year‑old VW.

VW Vento front-end conversion done; rotten doors replaced with better ones, rear windows tinted and finally repainted yellow. Very little rust, but a couple of runs and a few dents in the body.

Interior: front seats from a GT Mk3 Golf and a standard rear bench. Yellow‑and‑black seat covers and floor mats.

Attracts attention and smiles.

Two sets of tyres.

16” summer alloys with good tyres.

(Front tyres bought May 2025)

Custom yellow wheel centre caps with VW logo.

Also OK winter tyres on steel wheels included.

Heavily serviced and repaired for MOT on 6 July 2025 / 188,322 km:

*Exhaust had leaks at almost every joint so it was welded (slightly louder than stock because the final silencer was replaced with a pipe + chrome tip)

*Completely new standard suspension including shocks, springs, top mounts, dust covers and bump stops

*Ordered a new type plate from VW for the engine bay.

*Poly‑V and V‑belt

+Included: one‑year‑old adjustable suspension if you want to return the car to a lowered stance (Not modification‑approved)

+Towbar

+Electric sunroof works

+Power steering

+Kenwood head unit + wiring ready for audio gear
+Extra light: powerful LED bar for main beam

-Central locking works only from the driver’s door and the tailgate. The tailgate lock motor makes noise for a few seconds but does work. Other doors must be closed manually. Separate key for the door lock and ignition.

Nice to drive, modest fuel consumption and low taxation.

A well‑functioning everyday hobby petrol automatic Golf with towbar for year‑round driving

Technical details
Power: 66 kW
Unladen mass 1,160 kg

Additional information
MOT valid until: July 2026

Power: 66 kW / 90 hp, Torque: 145 Nm, Top speed: 175 km/h, 0–100 km/h: 17.4 s, CO2 emissions: 1 g/km, Seats: 5, Doors: 5,

Fuel consumption: Urban: 9.4 L/100 km, Extra‑urban: 6.0 L/100 km, Combined: 7.8 L/100 km, Unladen mass: 1,065 kg, Gross vehicle weight: 1,540 kg, Trailer weight (braked): 1,200 kg, Trailer weight (unbraked): 750 kg

Safety: Anti‑lock brakes (ABS), Airbags

Interior and comfort: Power steering, Electric mirrors, Sunroof: Electric

Other: Two sets of tyres, Towbar, Suspension kit, Electric sunroof: Non‑panoramic