150,000 mile MK5 Golf GTI
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I’m not sure where to start, but here goes! I took a brave pill the other day and bought a 150,000 mile MK5 Golf GTI for the princely sum of £1200!
It was a trade in at a local dealer that was originally going to be scrapped on one of their “Scrappage“ deals, however they deemed the car too good for the scrap yard and changed the deal at the last minute.
I was expecting the car to be an absolute nail, however it drove extremely well for the mileage with only a faint knock from one of the bushes. Everything else felt tight and despite the mileage it felt like a good’un!
It’s been well maintained throughout it’s life by a local independent, having had an annual service every 10,000 miles up to 120,000.
My first job is to do the cam belt, water pump and a full service. I’ve got some good contacts in the trade so all being well, I should have a useable MK5 GTI for just less than shed money!
I plan to keep the car long term, I’ve always fancied a Golf GTI and I’ve got a little more time on my hands for a project now.
I’ve only taken one picture up to now, however I will get some more up once I’ve fully valeted the car.
It was a trade in at a local dealer that was originally going to be scrapped on one of their “Scrappage“ deals, however they deemed the car too good for the scrap yard and changed the deal at the last minute.
I was expecting the car to be an absolute nail, however it drove extremely well for the mileage with only a faint knock from one of the bushes. Everything else felt tight and despite the mileage it felt like a good’un!
It’s been well maintained throughout it’s life by a local independent, having had an annual service every 10,000 miles up to 120,000.
My first job is to do the cam belt, water pump and a full service. I’ve got some good contacts in the trade so all being well, I should have a useable MK5 GTI for just less than shed money!
I plan to keep the car long term, I’ve always fancied a Golf GTI and I’ve got a little more time on my hands for a project now.
I’ve only taken one picture up to now, however I will get some more up once I’ve fully valeted the car.
That’s a Whole lot of car for £1200 https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/imgs/10.gif
rayyan171 said:
Engine is meant to be strong in these, don't think it is the oil consuming 2.0TFSI plaguing many VAG group cars. Looks very very tidy as well. I think bushes on their way out calls for better, upgraded bushes setup, would certainly change things.
Some guzzle oil some don't - mine certainly did!Sounds like a bargain anyway. If those are actual Edition 30 alloys they would presumably be worth a few quid on their own?
Edit - actually looking closer I don't think they are!
Hub said:
Some guzzle oil some don't - mine certainly did!
Sounds like a bargain anyway. If those are actual Edition 30 alloys they would presumably be worth a few quid on their own?
Edit - actually looking closer I don't think they are!
Look like BBS CK to me. Still not cheap to buy though. Sounds like a bargain anyway. If those are actual Edition 30 alloys they would presumably be worth a few quid on their own?
Edit - actually looking closer I don't think they are!
I bought a 2010 Alfa Brera about 2 months ago with 127,000 miles which had been well maintained throughout it's life. I'm not so bothered about miles myself these days it's all about how well they've been looked after.
The Mk5 GTI looks great in United Grey. Although I do prefer a 5 door.
Does it have the tartan seats or leather?
The Mk5 GTI looks great in United Grey. Although I do prefer a 5 door.
Does it have the tartan seats or leather?
I wouldn't be too concerned about the mileage,. It's a 14 / 15 year old car so it's only done 10 -12k a year which is about average.
I did look at these before getting my Corolla t sport but finding a good one was hard, they were either rotten (usually the front arches) , had modifications which would make we worry about longevity or were stupidly expensive (£4k for one same age as yours).
An average mileage, unmodified one in the right colour (they just don't look right in red) in good condition is hard to come by. If the bodywork is as good as the picture suggests I save you've got a proper bargain there.
I did look at these before getting my Corolla t sport but finding a good one was hard, they were either rotten (usually the front arches) , had modifications which would make we worry about longevity or were stupidly expensive (£4k for one same age as yours).
An average mileage, unmodified one in the right colour (they just don't look right in red) in good condition is hard to come by. If the bodywork is as good as the picture suggests I save you've got a proper bargain there.
Scottchester said:
I wouldn't be too concerned about the mileage,. It's a 14 / 15 year old car so it's only done 10 -12k a year which is about average.
I did look at these before getting my Corolla t sport but finding a good one was hard, they were either rotten (usually the front arches) , had modifications which would make we worry about longevity or were stupidly expensive (£4k for one same age as yours).
An average mileage, unmodified one in the right colour (they just don't look right in red) in good condition is hard to come by. If the bodywork is as good as the picture suggests I save you've got a proper bargain there.
You do pay quite a premium for low miles. I've seen 05 cars still up at £7k. We paid £6k for a 2008/57 plate with 70000 on the club in October last year. It was beautifully looked after but still quite a few bob. I did look at these before getting my Corolla t sport but finding a good one was hard, they were either rotten (usually the front arches) , had modifications which would make we worry about longevity or were stupidly expensive (£4k for one same age as yours).
An average mileage, unmodified one in the right colour (they just don't look right in red) in good condition is hard to come by. If the bodywork is as good as the picture suggests I save you've got a proper bargain there.
Thanks for all the positive comments!
Cam belt is the first thing to be sorted along with a full service. This work will be carried out before I use the car. I’ll have a look about doing the cam follower at the same time. Would there be any symptoms for this not being ok? Or does it just suddenly let go?
It’s tartan cloth inside. The interior is in pretty good condition, with a little wear on the drivers seat bolster but nothing like you might assume from the mileage. Some of the soft touch parts are a little worse for wear so I’ll replace those in due course.
I’m having someone I know valet the car for me next weekend. Once it’s all done I will get some more pictures taken of the car including some interior shots.
Cam belt is the first thing to be sorted along with a full service. This work will be carried out before I use the car. I’ll have a look about doing the cam follower at the same time. Would there be any symptoms for this not being ok? Or does it just suddenly let go?
It’s tartan cloth inside. The interior is in pretty good condition, with a little wear on the drivers seat bolster but nothing like you might assume from the mileage. Some of the soft touch parts are a little worse for wear so I’ll replace those in due course.
I’m having someone I know valet the car for me next weekend. Once it’s all done I will get some more pictures taken of the car including some interior shots.
These look better with age. Fabricated front wings already painted are cheap to buy on eBay and look 95% okay if you’re not that fussy... I worked at VAG dealers for a time and know they like to corrode! Structurally though they’re solid and they were not really effected badly by the oil consumption issues.
Worth checking with a dealer if you have corrosion issues and it has full (or near enough) service history with dealers. They will check with VW what they can do. I remember we used to help out on cars that were approaching a decade. A while ago now, policy may be different but a 60-70% contribution towards rectifying wasn’t unheard of.
Good luck to the OP, that’s a bargain!
Worth checking with a dealer if you have corrosion issues and it has full (or near enough) service history with dealers. They will check with VW what they can do. I remember we used to help out on cars that were approaching a decade. A while ago now, policy may be different but a 60-70% contribution towards rectifying wasn’t unheard of.
Good luck to the OP, that’s a bargain!
The Nur said:
Scottchester said:
(they just don't look right in red)
I strongly disagree with this statement 
Your car looks great OP. Hope it turns out to be a good one and that you enjoy it!
Gratuitous picture of my old car...
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