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

Before buying any used car, it's important to check it's history. Use the link below for a 10% discount or Discount Code HIGHPEAK : www.carvertica...
Today I’ve bought a VW Golf that has been sitting for over 6 years! Let’s see what it’s like.
If you're interested in getting into the used car industry, check out the website below for more information on my online course. It's only £27 per month with biweekly livestreams! There are nearly 100 videos covering a whole range of topics. Plus you can cancel at any time. Click below.
Visit www.highpeakautosacademy.com or click this link bit.ly/3rNtNhG
I'd be grateful if you could give the video a thumbs up and don't forget to subscribe if you're new to the channel.
Check out my website: www.highpeakau...
Check out the HIGH PEAK store: www.highpeakst...
Follow Me:
Instagram - / highpeakautos
Facebook - / highpeakautos
Twitter - / highpeakautos
High Peak Property:
/ @highpeakproperty
Thanks for watching.
#highpeakautos #volkswagen #VW #VWGolf #MK5Golf

[@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.

[@SSices]

😮 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 🤔

[@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

[@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..

[@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.

[@Mrsouthsideman]

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

[@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

[@Sportage5603]

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

[@coops1964]

@@Sportage5603 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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@tardeliesmagic]

If that was a 4door then fair enough,i personally wouldn't buy it.

[@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

[@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.

[@CBCB78]

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!

[@JohnHoganN8]

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

[@GrantColes-g5y]

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*

[@CrappyProducts]

I can't believe anyone would pay that amount for such an old car. I can't imagine anyone paying 8 grand for it

[@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.

[@BenchRacerRC]

If you park it in an airtight bubble for 10 years, service it but never drive it KGF Cars will list it for £25K in 2033 😂😂

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@IfInDoubt..]

TEN GRAND for this?! Nah even Auto Trader doesn't agree. Totally insane, sheer greed.

[@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!

[@mrtankman1958]

Didn’t hear anything about brake fluid change ?

[@GoodnightMrDoback]

10k for a low spec golf?

[@user-Another-collecter21]

😑 I like how you complain at the condition of the car it's been sat for 6 years what you expect A SHINY CAR 2:22 Reminds of the volvo you bought few years ago ffs

[@picklesrule69]

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

[@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.......

[@Brebgon]

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

[@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 👍

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

£9.995 on your website! Fair enough, it’s pristine & you’ll probably get some cheeky offers

[@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.

[@mTchongo]

Im sorry, did i hear that correctly?? 300 pounds on wheel trims?! are they made of white gold??

[@davewhittles]

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

[@hfvhf987]

If that was a GTi then fair enough but £8k for a boggo spec Golf, you're mad!

[@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

[@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 ❄

[@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.

[@anb2456]

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

[@BOSS-go6vf]

What I don't understand is that this car passed its 1st MO Twhich you have done with 15-year-old tires, technicians who let these car pass should be schooled over again. Hopefully when they replaced the brakes and pads, they changed the brake fluid as well, as this type of fluid becomes diluted over time with water. Hopefully, this car will find a VW lover who will treasure this vehicle> Great job well done Matt with this one.

[@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!

[@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. 🙏

[@BeatPoet67]

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

[@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

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

@@thindo The FSI's souless drone keeps satisfaction levels low however.

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

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

[@jimothyjameson6311]

I see it's up for sale for £10k which is a mad price. 😂😂😂You can get a brand new MG3 for £13k.

[@HighPeakAutos]

That won’t last a long though. The build quality is dreadful

[@krzysztofbedowski748]

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

[@HighPeakAutos]

Ah thank you!

[@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

[@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.

[@necorrigan]

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

[@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!

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

@@austinthompson227 That's a nice engine, unlike the FSI. Yeah, you probably need a chain and some other bits and pieces, but it's quick and economical.

[@adamrichardson3683]

Even with all that effort and it being low milage i personally don't think it's worth more than £6k. Nevertheless good luck Matt on making it a profit mate.

[@paulwilkinson3963]

It’s up for £9995 😵‍💫

[@johnnyboy3949]

It is practically a car that is a year old.

[@pug2052]

@@johnnyboy3949yes but it isn’t a year old it’s 16 years old and everything on it is 16 years old

[@egbipples]

It’s a nice car but 5k would’ve been more polite, given it’s literally a old car, I paid £750 for mine and it’s 2004

[@ChrisLitton]

Nah sorry that's too much. Even if its immaculate

[@pug2052]

Being in the trade myself it is being greedy

[@bumfluffmcregor3730]

Overspent on this one its not like its a gti its a dull as dishwater one

[@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

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

​@@BrandNew777 Really?

[@lorents8176]

you want 10 grand for it!!????

[@nigelbond4056]

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

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@jimothyjameson6311]

No one wants this dated looking car. There are millions in Europe, its never gouing to be a collector's piece. £3000 was probably too much for this one. You'll probably be able to offload for £4k in a few months.

[@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!

[@TheCheshireCat.]

£8K for an 08 plate? Regardless of the work no one in their right mind will pay that, you're off your rocker. You can probably buy a more modern 16 plate for that. 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@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.

[@andrewnorth4857]

I think you've mugged yourself. No one's going to pay six grand for a base model Golf, let alone nine. Even with the ultra-low mileage, it's still just a basic old Golf. Four grand tops.

[@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

[@giuistefanjr72]

5308£ for a basically new car. I always go fot the mileage samr as you,i don't care about age because things were built better those years. If i were you i would keep it ,you never know maybe it's newest car in your car park :)

[@odie7764]

Where there's muck, there's brass

[@bobmartin5101]

Don't forget Matt, they new owner will need to get an agreed valuation for insurance, otherwise they will only get back about £700 if it goes for a walk, or is wrote off. The insurance companies are not the most honourable people. I know a few people who have suffered that fate.

[@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

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

Maybe, I think it's going to struggle.

[@eggdressing]

This is up for sale for £10k, Jesus Christ...

[@abacus7087]

I wouldn’t pay more than 2.5k for this tf

[@vinceremedy]

£300 for wheel 🛞 trims! VW shame on you! Great turnaround on this 👏, I think VW should buy it off you and stick it in their museum

[@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…❤

[@nicholasholland-smith1324]

You seem to be going down the road of classics, with the recent SL, Panda with the aim of saving good cars. High Peak Auto Classic channel??

[@rehansatkhed716]

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

[@GPR111]

An as new Golf 1.4 for under £8k..... think that will soon be snapped up. What can you buy for that these days !? Why is it so fascinating to see things like this brought back to life ? Hope the car ends up with a good owner who will use it and look after it for many years to come (correction on sale at 9995 😄)

[@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.

[@davidviner4932]

Park it at mcdonalds and everyone will think it's an old banger, they have no taste

[@silverclipper]

23:19 the head scratch afterwards 🤣

[@HighPeakAutos]

We’ve all been there 😂

[@zRevelz]

£300 plus for wheel trims. VW must have been staggered with that sale ... Cost nearly the same as continental tyres ...

[@soihollywood850]

Must have been parked in Moss Side.

[@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

[@slotsoffun2540]

I had to sit down when you said the price of the wheel trims

[@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.

[@Songbird.9591]

Matt whys the Tax Disc holder still in the Windscreen?? Just spoils a Great Job you have Done... Regards Chris

[@scottlovell6992]

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

[@eh5305]

Its up for sale at £9995 must be having a laugh 🤣

[@spyder2001]

Its nice, but I see its listed for £10k which i honsestly think is optimistic for such a basic version of this model. I'm looking froward to being proven wrong though!

[@HighPeakAutos]

I think it’s optimistic too but you never know - there’s nothing out there like it

[@Tosheto666]

that high end price would be worth it for a better engine , that 1.4l 75 bhp advertising it for 8-9k pounds is ludacris

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

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

[@keepyournoseout1569]

Lol 8k 🤣🤣for an 08 golf match regardless of on 7k miles xan I have some of what your smoking heart ruled the head in this one lol

[@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?

[@rollingtroll]

"That fuel might have gone off" *proceeds to put full through the entire car by starting it* More worried about the oil though :D. Eitherway, that is not 6 year old fuel. It wouldn't run as smoothly. In all honesty, I'd much prefer a yearly maintained 40000 mile car, but it's still a cute bit of history this.

[@rollingtroll]

Dammit Matt, I wanted to add something but you already liked it. So. I wanted to say; it looks glorious. I'm all for mundane but pristine. Wouldn't be surprised if this fetched 7995. Nighty!

[@shooter3267]

Whoever buys the car will basically be getting a new Golf for £8000/9000. An absolute bargain. Brilliant video!.

[@scottferguson7863]

£9,995 is total greed. I agree the work done was essential but at that price you are taking the pi$$

[@HighPeakAutos]

Can you find me another 7,000 miler?

[@TE_53349]

my mam complains at me for riding my bike round some council private land (i own a garage on the land), think she just doesnt understand that its legal to do

[@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

[@harminderkambow9642]

Im pretty sure the original wheel trims would have cleaned up nicely if you used an iron fallout remover to get rid of that heavy brake dust?

[@roxy806]

The first garage job is something that could be done in the driveway. Even the belt and pump is not particularly difficult on this one. Anyway....well done...hope it goes to a good home

[@utlm6168]

300 odd quid for those wheel trims is absolutely criminal mate. Waste of plastic in all honestly the original ones looked fine

[@davidarter6271]

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

[@markc3884]

I bet if you took that to a car show like “The Festival of The Unexceptional” someone there would pay top dollar for it

[@gt197]

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

[@kevincroft9848]

Nice one Cyril ( Matt ).For restoration of this car superbly done. You will get £8000