Buying mk1 - Should I be wary of mudflaps?

[GreyGray]

I'm looking at buying a mk1 - I've found one I like the look of and I want to view it this weekend. I've done a bit of reading and am aware of the issues regarding rotten sills/arches/etc. The car I've seen has front and rear mudflaps. It's a 1995 1.8 S. Can anyone tell me if these were standard fit, or whether they may be an aftermarket/garage attempt to hide problems? Advice?

They look similar to http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/forums/attachments/...

Thankss

[Sad Weevil]

They're standard fit, mainly attached to the plastic rear bumper so not really an issue. It's the rear section of the sills behind the door that is the problem area, and rear arches.

Edited by Sad Weevil on Friday 19th September 11:18

[Gilhooligan]

I had the rear mudguards with the little plastic bit about the main mudflap too. I ditched them as I think they look crap and I did find a lot of mud stuck behind then but this didn't appear to cause any rust issues.

[GreyGray]

Thanks guys. Much appreciated. G

[AlfaPapa]

GreyGray said:

They look similar to http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/forums/attachments/...

That's my car!

There is a little bit of bubbling under the mud flaps, but not enough to be worried about. With mine you can see plenty of the arches from underneath - if you're concerned, take a torch with you and have a good feel and prod around.

[GreyGray]

Went to view it on Saturday. Rear arches were rotten, rear fog light didn't work, some bright spark had sealed the drainage points in with Waxoyl, and the engine didn't turn over.

And I was worried about the mudflaps...