Can I transform this VW Golf that's been sitting for 6 years?

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[@quantumskyline]

You should ask your valeters if they would let you set up a timelapse camera to record the clean for projects like this. Would be satisfying and interesting to watch

[@zijadjasarspahic5275]

I love how you do the whole process in one video, and not spread it across 5 episodes. Great work, keep it going. 👏

[@bensmith7956]

This format works so well for these.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I try. Thanks

[@techgamer1597]

thats the one thing i dont like about salvage rebuilds and matt armstrong. They drag it out over so long.

[@Locatioman]

😮 305 for wheel trims ummm I would have gone on eBay 😩

[@Mattlawton-ft6ew]

​@@techgamer1597 yes but it take along time to rebuild a car how can you do that in one 🤔

[@jvallor]

I'm a retired guy in California. I'm a big fan. It is so refreshing to see someone bringing cars back to life and useful purpose. The used car business in the US doesn't always adhere to the same standards as you, to put it mildly. Keep it up. You are restoring my faith in those who put life back into things, even for a profit.

[@histriamagna1014]

I agree with you sir.

[@Brian-om2hh]

John, here in Britain we have something called The Sale of Goods Act, which means items sold, must be fit for purpose. Matt was simply making sure that whoever buys this car, goes away happy.......

[@voivod6871]

They don't always adhere to these standards here in the UK either John, Matt is an outlier to say the least.

[@histriamagna1014]

@@voivod6871 Same in Slovenia. A lot of shady figures dealing with used cars.

[@tmrtelephoneman]

Are you looking to buy a car from the UK? I have a very good car if interested

[@awsinger1]

My dad had a 55 plate Golf 2.0 tdi. He passed away 12 years ago. The car was his pride and joy. I would absolutely have this Golf for £8k- for the exact reasons you mentioned at the end of the video. You did an amazing job Matt, the used car industry needs more people like you ❤️

[@vital0208]

What does "a 55 plate" or "*any other number* plate" means in UK? Seen and heard it a lot of times and always wondered what that is...

[@heartshapedfilms]

​@@vital0208 55 plate is a late 2005 plate, and shows how old the car is either 05 or 55. 2010 cars have either 15 or 65 (for 2015) 20s would be either 25 or 75 for 2025.

[@vital0208]

@@heartshapedfilms Oh, thanks. I've heard that for exaple a 2008 car would have a 08 in it's plate and I get the logic of 05, 15 and 25, but completely don't get the logic behind the 55, 65 and 75 :D

[@MediaWayUKLtd]

@@vital0208 In the UK, we have a new age plate every six months which shows the age of the car. So in 2015 for example, we have a number plate which might read YY15JKK - this means it was new in 2015 between March and September. In September 2015, the new plate would be YY65JKK, and this car would fetch a slight premium over the 15 plate as it could be up to 6 months newer. I presume whoever came up with the naming system thought that - this would last until 2055, at which point we may no longer need registration plates to identify cars!

[@casinodelonge]

@@MediaWayUKLtd Because we will all be living in space!!

[@dotherightthingbro]

Wait I will get the popcorn out for this one

[@Juan-eh4pw]

On my way too

[@colinmaynard2879]

Nah! I don’t think installing a popcorn maker will do the trick 🫣

[@WavScorn259]

Dammit, i dont have popcorn, but i do have chocolates!

[@garrygreen3210]

I decided to top up the wine glass 😀

[@xmaxbabilo]

Rolled up a fatty with a cuppa..

[@ingmihaiflorea]

Absolutely stunning looking result well done Matt! But I can't get over the price you paid for the wheel trims! £300 for 4 wheel trims? That's insane that's more than the tyres what the hell? 🤣

[@curtisj2165]

He had the old ones repainted, not sure why he bothered to spend all that money on new ones

[@ses6jwg]

Madness could have got some OEM alloys second hand for half that

[@coops1964]

@@ses6jwg I was thinking that it could benefit some nice alloys too but I suppose Matt just wanted to restore it to new condition.

[@davidbusch8912]

I agree 😂. I admire his dedication to the cause. Not many used car dealers are like him. I’m one of those idiots who would be tempted to pay £8000 for it

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@davidbusch8912 There is a one owner Golf GTi of similar vintage - 55 reg - ( and low, although not this low mileage) in an independent dealer's showroom not a million miles from me..... it's up at £13'995......... Just a few months back, the same dealer had a 1987 Sierra Cosworth, with 15k miles on it. That was priced at £80k.....it had gone 2 weeks later.. Probably now up on blocks in heated storage somewhere, with a sheet over it..... This same dealer also currently has an original 2013 Land Rover Defender XS Edition 7 seater, with 18k miles recorded, and FSH. If I had a spare £45k kicking around, I'd be sorely tempted.... I'd have no money left over for a Fred Dibnah cloth cap and a Barbour jacket though..... I always fancied a nice Landy, although I have no idea why.....

[@CelticKiwi55]

This is why I would have no hesitation in buying a car from you Matt. You just do the right thing, it doesn't always make you lots of money but your ethics drive the right behaviour. Well done and thank you. Great videos.

[@brittany94]

I got very sad looking at the state of it especially when you opened the engine bay. Been left all by himself and now he’s finally getting to experience life after 10+ years of not much. Thank you for saving this dear little Golf!

[@chucky2316]

Lol

[@danielhausmann3177]

6 years is crazy. I had to let my car sit a few months and I was scared and was ready to replace every single fluid before I even really drove it again 😂

[@rollingtroll]

We bought a Citroën GSA that had been idle for 9 years. Asked the seller how to get it off the truck (they delivered it). His answer: "Well, you start and drive it". We completely assumed it'd not run. Thing ran great. Noisily, because no exhaust, but great.

[@CL4SSiCS]

​@@rollingtroll honestly, you only really need to change your oil regularly if you have synthetic oil.

[@happychappy7115]

Im overseas a lot. I disconnect the battery

[@paulsz6194]

Your mechanic must really like you, if you’re prepared to replace ALL fluids for a car that may have sat around for 6-8 months...🤣

[@Intelligent_investor]

@@CL4SSiCS No, that's absolute shady-mechanic-speak. Every type of oil should be changed regularly. Its lubricating properties and the resistance to shearing, among others, change as its being used. It also collects any contaminants that could otherwise harm the engine.

[@shanewaller2864]

As a young lad I used to work for skoda just as volkswagan took over the company, I have so much love for the volkswagan brand ,this was such a brilliant thing to do ,most dealers would have overlooked this car and would have sent it on to the happy hunting ground. I was say that that golf will easily go on for another 30 years if its sold to the right person. She does look amazing and I truly hope she goes of to a home to be cherished for ever more 🤟

[@keithjackson8076]

I have a 51 reg Polo 6N2 1.4 Match now 84k miles young. Not a speck of rust on it, and it with a bit of servicing tlc every year it just keeps going. The engine is sweet and it runs like new. Only issue is the cabin noise of an older car compared to something new. It has years ahead of it, and I have no intention of seeing it scrapped before the end of its useful life. It's also ULEZ compliant, so not critically polluting despite the artificially hiked road tax.

[@pjcmerritt]

@@keithjackson8076 cars last forever if you look after them, totally agree. I have a 52 reg polo @ 175k, very little rust and runs fine. But as you say, cabin noise is annoying compared to modern cars!

[@colinjones2505]

Watching my much loved and standard 'black magic' Skoda Fabia vRS creeping back up in value now. Can't be many unmolested ones around now. I'm probably going to be buried in it.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Volkswagen's transformation of Skoda, from poor also ran to competitive mainstream car maker, must surely be one of the biggest success stories of the motor industry.... Today's Skoda cars now stand comparison with any other brand at a similar price. And one thing you always see in Skoda road tests, is how good they are to drive...... The new Fabia I bought in 2001, had little touches I'd never seen in any car previously, like the little clip on the driver's windscreen pillar, to hold a parking permit, or the little sliding storage drawers under front seats, the little hooks in the boot for carrier bags, the little pockets on the side of the front seats, just big enough to take a mobile phone etc...... I personally feel the build quality of new Skodas now exceeds VW's...... it's almost as if Skoda were trying to prove something 😁😁

[@mairenared]

@@Brian-om2hh Totally agree. I can remember the old Skoda jokes before VW took it over (How can you double the value of a Skoda Estelle? Fill up the petrol tank.) They've done the same with SEAT (I own a 2020 SEAT León 1.5 which is a great little car). What a shame they didn't do the same to one of the now defunct British brands like Rover/MG or even one of the BMC brands.

[@thindo]

From an economical angle it doesn't make much sense but from a restorative angle it's nice to see the car brought back to its near new form... Guessing that's why we keep coming back to watch more

[@davidclabon1138]

Your videos are like Wheeler Dealers where you bring life back into old cars, but crucially you show the cost of labour which makes it refreshingly real, well done.

[@trealin4730]

Except he skips all the repairs and work being done. Not good

[@sunbeam6432]

@@trealin4730 because he doesn't do that work himself, so we don't have to either, because that's all in the calculation to start with! Just a different style, mechanic videos are a different ballpark.

[@trealin4730]

@@sunbeam6432 maybe you should watch wheeler dealers to see what we mean

[@squeakers27]

The price breakdown always makes me appreciate working on my own car cause i personally think all the prices are absolutely insane. £462 on a service and MOT??? £300 on wheel trims??? But £350 for cambelt and water pump is pretty fair at a garage

[@wavysoundz1]

Me too

[@oliverrugg3732]

There's something insanely satisfying about this video - I mean that's probably the best condition 2008 1.4 Golf in the entire country, it genuinely looks new. I know it might not technically be the most sensible financial decision but big up Matt for doing this 👍

[@warren6815]

Love stuff like this! I find unexceptional-spec older vehicles so much more interesting than the more exotic stuff. This gets my attention and appeals to me so much more than an equivalent age GTI. In another 10 years this will be appreciated a lot more - proper Festival of the Unexceptional worthy!

[@colinjones2505]

Couldn't agree more. Spot on.

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

Genuinely loved that video yes it was a poverty spec Golf, but the fact you gave it a new lease of life was brilliant and with no corners cut no expense spared. It looked fantastic. Love seeing these older cars rescued and given a second chance

[@colinjones2505]

'Poverty spec ' cars are SSSSO desirable! Lovin' this one.

[@BrandNew777]

Lol bit disrespectful to the old boy if you ask me

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

​@@BrandNew777 Really?

[@silverclipper]

23:19 the head scratch afterwards 🤣

[@HighPeakAutos]

We’ve all been there 😂

[@bjb536]

I cant get over the price of the wheel trims. Over 300 quid for a few bits of plastic! All the hard work and expertise the paint guys put into the car for nor much more than the plastic trims that are only going to end up in a bus at the side of the road.

[@cz9860]

Oh so I did hear that right. Sweet lord that's pricey...at that point eBay some alloys and refurb them maybe?

[@columcreaven8860]

A friend of mine has a new passat, diamond cut alloys were kerbed, dealer wanted 2.5k euros to replace one😂

[@kinglewuk1]

I had to rewind the video 3 times to make sure I hadn't misheard that price. £300 for a set of wheel trims feels illegal. Some one at VW must have got a massive bonus for thinking 'what do most people loose that's dirt cheap to make? Wheel trim! We'll gouge the cheap folk, who don't spring for the alloys, for replacements or it'll put them off and we do t have to waste time making spares'

[@chrismills9346]

Haha 🤣 over 300 pound set wheel tims they gold plated

[@yaboi709]

​@@columcreaven8860 alloys and trims are completely different

[@100xasd]

I think it's quite amazing that the AC works after so many years! Usually the gas can start to escape if you don't use it for longer periods of time.

[@Dan23_7]

VW AC systems 👌🏼 I have a 2003 beetle tdi and it’s ice cold. Obviously had it on today 🥵❄️❄️

[@RJ-hi5pw]

@@Dan23_7 Wish the same could be said about Honda's AC systems. I've already spend a lot trying to resolve my old civic's AC issues, while my mate's equally old (but higher milage) VW Golf blasts out icy air ❄

[@necorrigan]

Well done Matt, another one saved. I would've loved to watch the detailing process for this one, the transformation is so satisfying.

[@davewhittles]

i'm amazed how good it looks after the clean up

[@BeatPoet67]

This wasn't quite a barnyard find, but it's so satisfying seeing what's underneath when given a proper clean.

[@tigerroz123]

Well done Matt! What a transformation. Most people would just scrap these kind of cars but this one is near pristine and just needs some TLC and it will do someone proud. Probably is better for the environment keeping a older car on the road than buying a new ev, and for full disclosure I am all for EVs but I know they aren't for everyone.

[@boycie64]

Superb job, Matt. It really is wonderful seeing what was (once upon a time) somebody’s pride and joy being restored to its former glory and given a second chance. ❤️ Let’s hope it ends up with a new owner that looks after it. 🙏

[@imkirbo3094]

Fantastic work Matt. I'm like you, absolutely love the satisfaction of seeing a car go from dog rough to like new, this is probably the biggest makeover of that kind that I've seen. Someone will definately have a soft spot for it and want it.

[@Brian-om2hh]

I'd have had the moss for my hanging baskets.......

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Stunning job, Matt, well done. It looks incredible.

[@TechBaffle]

Wow what a nice restoration! Underneath the moss, the paint looks surprisingly good. Nice to see you kept it original and things like new number plates and wheel trims make a big difference.

[@julesmarwell8023]

a bloody proper Brit. a pleasure to see your love and dedication to older cars. watch every vid you make. Thank you from way down under.

[@paulwilkinson3963]

It’s up for £9995 😵‍💫

[@johnnyboy3949]

It is practically a car that is a year old.

[@BC1878]

You already said it, Matt…. But unless it’s a collector, even with low mileage, who in the right mind would pay £6000 for a 15 year old bog standard golf. I’ve since seen it on your website for £10,000! Jesus! They’d have to be nuts to pay that but there will be a golf nut out there with more money than sense and someone will pay it, it’s just a waiting game for the collector. It does look amazing when finished though, fair play for bringing it back to showroom condition.

[@TheJamesvgnr]

I agree! I have a Mark 2 Gti,in good condition,and I don't think even that would fetch £10k,but,as Matt says,Nostalgia can be a powerful thing!

[@johnwhogan1610]

Totally agree! Wonderful content but It is still a 15 year old car.

[@user-bk8bi9it4m]

Up on the website for £9999

[@iainferguson764]

I think the Mk5 is still years off being a collector / classic but great job keeping it original. 10k a bit steep IMO, maybe £6995.

[@eggdressing]

Classic second hand car dealer stuff. "I think I overpaid at £3k, but it could be worth double that" *Proceeds to list it for over thrice that*

[@sandwormgod4771]

Really enjoyable. It's so nice to see someone with such enthusiasm.

[@scottlovell6992]

Love these kind of videos these are the best when you bring the old beasts back to life 💙

[@rehansatkhed716]

What an incredible makeover! Great job Matt.👍🏻 I would definitely look for such cars which is just rare to find.

[@picklesrule69]

Looks amazing! Cant believe how expensive the wheel trims was 😮

[@XNKMS]

It's become a routine for me to watch your channel while eating dinner lol

[@HighPeakAutos]

Bon appetite

[@rodneyemmerich8828]

Brilliant result and video

[@austinthompson227]

Great video yet again Matt! I myself own a 2008 1.4 petrol tsi golf that has been parked up for around 4 years, it is a lot higher miles than this one but it’s so tidy and was destined for the scrap yard as the owner wanted it out of the storage unit so I saved it and need to get it sorted and back on the road!

[@marksoutham7074]

What a stunning little car..Such a treat to see someone not cutting corners and doing a proper job..The car deserved it..Great job Matt

[@retronerd2759]

I love these kind of projects, now looks absolutely stunning. 🤩 This will hopefully live on as a classic. You should keep some of those personal effects with the car, part of the car’s history, it’s like a time capsule.

[@christopherwright1795]

This video and you’re last video with the jag have been the best so far , for most of us it’s not how much money you make out of the deal it’s the car and the journey to saleable condition, this video was absolutely brilliant !!!! As far value it’s literally a new car , hope you get plenty for it and someone is extremely happy with it ,we’ll probablyNever see one like this again

[@arthurm1165]

Thoroughly entertaining. One of, if not the best, car channels on KZbin. New subscriber here. Going through the back catalogue at a rapid rate and genuinely loving it. Well done, Matt. 👏👏

[@HighPeakAutos]

Much appreciated!

[@Ambienfinity]

Constantly impressed by the resurrections of these cars, Matt. I don't know why, but "'Fuel tank 55 litres', written on the back of an EON bill" made me laugh. Great job on the final restoration, very tidy example now you've brought this low mileage belter out of mothballs properly. It looks stunning for a 15 year old motor.

[@Oceans_Sail]

Just shows what a bit of “buffing” can do

[@norsegolf76]

Excellent job! Kudos on going so far as getting new wheel trims for it! 👏👏

[@michchadwick68]

Well done matt,I like how you have been respectful or the previous owner of the car&done well in the preservation of a well built car that will make the next owner very happy. You deserve what ever you decide to sell it for as you have got this a minter 😊

[@ukultimaterc]

Just choked on my coffee with the price of the wheel trims!! Bet that's the only set they've sold in years. However, I undersrand why you did it but not many others would. So easy to fit a set of alloys but that wouldn't have been right on that car. Top job as always. Great work. Keep it up.

[@artfulc0dger]

Looking forward to this one 😁 Edit: WOW! What a turn around, sure is a beauty, great job Matt.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! 👍

[@coops1964]

Yes same here. Just a shame it’s red 😂

[@gambrydew2059]

@@HighPeakAutos Where there's muck there's brass.

[@dedede9664]

@@coops1964 yep, if it was black or dark grey, I would buy it!

[@TCWFRANCIS]

I loved that! Your level of attention to detail is incredible. ✅

[@robgibbsofficial]

Great video Matt - love the format of your videos makes you want to watch each one up until the end!

[@seancarter8006]

Advertised for £10k?!!!!!! 😱 COME ON DUDE!! I know there's one born every minute but seriously!!!

[@tardeliesmagic]

lol Not a chance even at £9,000

[@Mav86asian]

Some crap chinese EV that will not last even 5 years are being sold at 35K new today and the media area drooling over it. Why not pay 9-10K for a 2008 near new Golf instead?

[@chm1701]

Like Matt said, it’s a tricky one to value, but according to his website, it’s £7995.

[@Mav86asian]

@@chm1701 initially it was offered at 9995. If it really is like new, it’s worth it. Maybe it will sell at 7995. New cars are stupid expensive, and they’re no better than this old new golf.

[@Holdeenio]

Now that's a minter. I enjoy these "restoration" videos more than I probably should... they give me the itch to do the same, that's the conern! Good job as always, Matt.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you like them!

[@nigelbond4056]

You’re a sick man Matt… and so am I because I think the Golf is utterly awesome. Great job 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@grantshenton7079]

The 1.4 are a low insurance group and very desirable for a first car . Early 1.4 s are belt driven (2x belts) later models are chain . I bought my son an 09 mk6 which I thought was low mileage at 38k ! 😂 in the very early days of lockdown , it’s worth more now than what I paid for it.

[@DavidFerriday]

I've had mine 15 years and put 110k on without issues. Pretty solid really.

[@steviem2224]

Always impressed by the lengths you go to on the cars you buy you must be the only car salesman who changes the the timing belts so hats off to you ps really enjoy these videos

[@markbriggs5531]

So thorough. Top notch. I admire you're attention to detail and I'm sure it will be appreciated by the new owner/custodian.

[@hughmungus1895]

Definitely done the right thing matt,car looks fabulous. I am a golf fan,got my bluemotion estate for me dogs and I love it,sounds strange but they seem to have a bit a of character and you get quite fond of em, Great video matt.

[@cosximxaxfan]

Stunning…. And the fact u never cut corners is so impressive, you’ll never get labelled as cheap Charlie …. This has got raffle shack written all over it Matt

[@0795omega]

youre attention to detail with this is amazing! nice to see it brought back to life,with that mileage bet it drives tight as a drum!

[@michaelvandromme]

You sir have done something amazing for the automotive history!

[@krzysztofbedowski748]

That business card (13:05) was indeed in Polish and it was for butcher. Cheers from Gdańsk, Poland :)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Ah thank you!

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

Of course you can its a golf nothing is impossible if you put the effort in and money 👍👍👍

[@pawemielczarek7900]

Brilliant job, well done Matt! ❤

[@MrBoama]

for 10k it'll sit there for a long time , but good luck

[@tardeliesmagic]

Agree....maybe 9k if really,really lucky. Can buy a low mile 2012 Yaris hybrid for 9k

[@ellisjames8517]

£10k for this is very high but I’m sure someone will take it off you. Great video my mate found a 5000 mile 54 plate golf and only paid £300 for it done what you done and drives it now. Great video yet again

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

Maybe, I think it's going to struggle.

[@skodakatie7341]

This Golf is a really good find Matt, it is a treasure for sure. I always admire you’re attention to detail, even replacing the wheel trims. This car should give someone years of trouble free motoring, I hope you make a healthy profit, you deserve it😊.

[@P1r4t3Qu33n]

loved watching this. you are a true enthusiast!

[@archechme]

When I bought my Toyota it had 22 year old tyres on it. I kept losing it on roundabouts/ slick roads. I thought to myself it may have been normal but when I consulted people on the owners club, they said nah there's something going on, check the date code on the tyres. So I did, code was 1401. It slid everywhere. I could do one wheel peel burnouts for miles on end. How myself or my crown survived, I will never know. Got new Uniroyals on it and it is glued to the road. Old tyres are super dangerous, I hope people realise this.

[@louiejackson-fr7wy]

It's in great condition beauty😊

[@mrss9127]

You’re presenting skills is something major broadcasting networks need to see! Keep up the awesome work mate!

[@jpalbin1350]

Well done for restoring this car!! The difference between before and after is staggering!

[@petersmitham8273]

That was a treat seeing a derelict being brought back to life like that….if I was in the market for a replacement car I’d seriously consider that motor…❤

[@gt197]

Great job Matt. Looks superb and with that mileage well worth the price 👍🏻

[@djsincuk]

Spot On Matt, it looks Crackin' mate 😃😃

[@phil1980a]

I love the basic spec cars that are kept and maintained. All too often, the high spec, or sports versions are kept but also nice to see the entry level cars. Let's you appreciate the trim levels more. Modern cars are now more generic and bar the odd item like heated seats, it's normally just higldden electronic aids that are added to higher spec cars. There is something nice about the basic cars with non painted plastic trim and an honest level of spec. This is a great car for a collector and you have done a fantastic job. I'm sure the previous owner would be pleased if he knew the car will live on for many more years too.

[@juliancaston9598]

Great job Matt. I would rather have something like this which is far less complex than the current Golf's like a lot of the latest cars ...Complicated and Soul less ..then again I'm a 70 year old Ludite 😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

Totally agree

[@davidarter6271]

Fabulous job, Matt. I’d be interested to find out what you got for it

[@adamalderson6767]

This is really cool. Going through the same thing with my late grandad’s 2014 Fabia 1.2TSI Elegance DSG, only 9900 miles! Washing off all the moss was so satisfying. It drives and feels brand new!

[@michaelstaunton1632]

A brilliant episode really good 👍👍

[@Brebgon]

Looks like brand new, however I do think you're a bit mad with the current price

[@ali-mora2333]

I'm most shocked that plastic wheel trims cost over £300

[@histriamagna1014]

You can buy a decent set of alloys for 50 quid more.

[@danmoney9932]

VW new old stock tax!

[@aviationfans8037]

Hi Matt, just wanted to tell you that i love your videos, your delivery of opinions and how you present cars. Keep up the good work! Interesting to see how different the used car market is in the UK compared to Slovenia.

[@Smithy1789]

Fascinating watch Matt, what a little beauty. So amazing to find something that old with so little mileage and I’m pretty much factory condition. You’ve done a fantastic job there, I hope you get what you want for it. 😎🤞🏻

[@odie7764]

Where there's muck, there's brass

[@odie7764]

I think red is the best colour for golf's and polo's, it matches in the tail lights.

[@brianwhittington5086]

Having worked in the motor industry many years, that sort of red is one of the worst for ultraviolet damage. Even on clear lacquer over base colours, designed to keep its shine. Sunlight bleaches some of the various tone pigments that make up the red shade. In time, the deep colour starts to look milky, and often needs paint to restore, as you can't get to cut back the top colour layer under the clear lacquer.

[@stanelder9995]

What a brilliant time-warp find! Nice job!

[@DarkAngel-oq5ox]

This is the reason why I've subscribed to your channel, Matt. Love your passion for cars. Excellent work.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I appreciate that!

[@alansorbie4038]

That’s mad. I don’t like leaving my car parked up for more than a few days without using it!

[@Libertarian606]

By the way Matt, I said previously that I can tell that we have very different world views but that I still found you intensely likeable and watchable. Well I was thinking about this whilst watching the white jag video - the reason is that I can tell that you share certain values that are very important to me - integrity, consistency, the belief in doing things properly, and most importantly, the belief in treating people fairly. With these ethics so many differences that cause friction between people would become insignificant. Definitely want to by my next car from you.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Very kind. Thanks

[@jeeaaenlourens1434]

And that's how it's done! Straightforward, no-nonsense get on with it. Really impressive stuff!

[@bigjohno242]

That was a brilliant job you did there Matt. What a little belter that Golf is now

[@williamegler8771]

I don't understand why people get so excited by older vehicles with such low mileage. Extremely low mileage usually means a lot of cold starts and stop-and-start driving. Because they do such a low annual mileage they usually aren't maintained that well. Usually a well-maintained vehicle with normal mileage where it goes on motorway runs and frequently reaches operating temperatures is in better mechanical condition.

[@mattwright2964]

Yeah, but as Matt knows, there are people out there who want v low mileage cars. That's just the the way. In all other respects it's like getting a new car.

[@williamegler8771]

@Matt Wright Until it is driven daily and it starts leaking like a sieve from perished gaskets.

[@ianmead7712]

Hi Matt more great work on a car that I reckon most garages wouldn’t do and I’m agree 8k plus is still a great buy

[@johnparnell8571]

Excellent content and hats off to you Matt for sticking to original factory detail for the refurb. This car looks the business, has loads of life left in it...and it is ULEZ compliant. What's not to like? Well done!

[@brianmcclure8012]

What an amazing outcome. Pristine. I have a 2006 Tdi that hasn't moved in 5 years, so this gives me confidence to spend a little money to get it back on the road. For sure not a one off like this one, but could be worth a couple of grand. Really enjoyed this one. Thanks Matt!!

[@anUntouchable]

No one will pay 9k for this, if you do sell it for around that price you need to do a follow up video explaining how you did it

[@marcinstyle85]

Why not 9k that still cheap consider condition of the car

[@01jvb]

It'll be interesting to hear how much you do get for this one. My view is that some collectors will be disappointed that you've put a lot of new bits on the car as they will be looking for complete originality.

[@coops1964]

What new bits? He’s just replaced the original bits with original new condition bits surely?

[@BrandNew777]

Haha really?

[@davidperry3531]

I disagree. There’s hardly any new bits anyway and just making it look like a new car, particularly with that low mileage, is the way to go. The new tyres and wheel trims are really good and show off the car.

[@ronanmc2112]

A collector will want this. There is a niche of collecting for bog standard cars. Some display the most basic next to the top of the line of the same model for contrast. Also the bog standard ones are the worst survivors. Most become cheap runarounds or learner cars which gives them quite high attrition while the more desirable specs are cherished. Try finding a diesel or non-GTI mk2 Golf, you can’t, they’re all gone. Also sadly, with estate sales there is always a leech around who begs cars like these off the family when they are grieving. They have no interest i preserving it like you have. People wonder why cars disappear off the road. It’s because they don’t get the treatment that you have given it at this stage of its life. Well done. Best of luck with the sale.

[@patricejohnson6455]

I would also like to know too! Matt,could you not claim the VAT back?

[@digitalimager4946]

Hats off to you for making each time you mention Carvertical sound like the first time.

[@darrencole1598]

Fantastic videos keep making them!

[@GoodnightMrDoback]

10k for a low spec golf?

[@crazyforcars]

I'd be really surprised if this sells for 8 or 9 grand. Despite the low milage it is still just a red 3-door 1.4 2008 Golf. It's not worth collecting those and this generation was one of the worst VW has ever built.

[@johnibbertson2960]

WELL DONE again matt