1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI

Price: £27,995.

AskCar lists 10,971 used Volkswagen Golf from 3,666 UK dealerships, as of 10 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: Volkswagen
  • Model: Golf
  • Trim: GTI
  • Version: 1.8 GTI Manual FWD 3dr (139 bhp)
  • Year: 1983
  • Mileage: 55,750 miles
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats
  • Engine: 1.8 litres, 139 bhp
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Drive: Front-wheel drive
  • Colour: Silver

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI is 55,750 miles. We first recorded this car for sale 29 days ago. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is for sale at Elms Automotive in Faversham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 10 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1983 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 29 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 12 October 2026 at £27,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 10 November 2026: valid until 30 March 2027.

It has had 18 MOTs. The latest, on 31 March 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 55,744 miles, which matches the advertised 55,750 miles.

Similar cars

3 other 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £16,995 to £29,950, as of 10 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

  • 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI, 1.8 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 55,000 miles. Price: £29,950, £1,955 more than this car. Dealer: Autologix in Chesterfield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-1983-efb6526db36f
  • 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI, 1.8 petrol hatchback. Mileage: 142,050 miles. Price: £16,995, £11,000 less than this car. Dealer: Surrey Hills Motor Company in Dorking. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-1983-48a1785e4467
  • 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI, 1.8 petrol hatchback, green. Mileage: 167,000 miles. Price: £24,999, £2,996 less than this car. Dealer: Sundon Autos in Luton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-1983-cb6076d5636c

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