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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.....

[@dotherightthingbro]

Wait I will get the popcorn out for this one

[@Pehfsd13]

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..

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@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

[@Rokus1976]

@@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]

@@Rokus1976 maybe you should watch wheeler dealers to see what we mean

[@hypernova3527]

People usually say that their favourite videos are the ones where you buy a budget beaten car, put the previous owner to shame for not taking any care of their former car and sell it cheap after some basic work. I think every one of them now have changed their mind, this video is by far the best i've seen so far because of how unique the car featured in it is.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree. This kind of thing is the most enjoyable

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@ThisWontEndWell]

Glad to see you paid a fair price for the car and it wasn't sold for under a grand to someone taking advantage of the tragedy, you deserve a decent return for the integrity and dedication to restoring it to its near new condition.

[@littlebootsxxiv6871]

I think he paid way too much. The risks that the paintwork would be uneven or that components might have seized up should have kept the cost lower. He was lucky, and I hope he gets a good profit for his outlay.

[@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 ❄

[@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

[@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. 🙏

[@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!

[@dcbarney8571]

Well done Matt , it’s so refreshing to see a car dealer/seller do what should be done, so many people cut corners . Spoke to a car dealership in Bolton bravoauto yesterday re a tiguan they were selling that was 12.5 years old. At no point in its history did it show a cambelt and water pump change and then the salesman there said that’s it’s only an advisory and because of the age of the car they wouldn’t spend that money. And then went on to say that they give a 12 mth warranty and denied that if the belt went on my drive home to wales the warranty would cover it . What a shambles of a garage no motor warranty would cover that if it’s never been done , keep up your sterling work

[@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?

[@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.

[@BeatPoet67]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.......

[@necorrigan]

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

[@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.

[@stevie007]

" I couldn`t really cut any corners " That should forever be your moto mate👍👍👍👍 Total respect 👌👌

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@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

[@jasonsellars8112]

Great video Matt! Reminds me of a cheap 52 plate Honda HRV I bought some eight years back. I needed a cheap runabout and a local garage had the HRV in for £800, granted not been stood as long as the Golf but had been in their yard for eight months, owner said take it as it is. Covered in green moss around the window trims, interior all musty and filthy body work. Cleaned it up ,gave it a service , four new tyres and flew through it's MOT. Started off with 80k on the clock and I ran it up to 153k over three years. Apart from standard services it was totally reliable. Also being a 1.6 petrol was pretty economical. Keep up the good work.

[@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*

[@picklesrule69]

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

[@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!

[@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😊.

[@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…❤

[@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.

[@anb2456]

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

[@AhriCRose]

yeah, aircon does take about 2 minutes or so to kick in. I also appreciate that you try to save cars, when they can. Its really a breath of fresh air. I do think that it is worth 8k - 9k just because of what it is.

[@davewhittles]

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

[@smithyhouses100]

I`m a fan in Australia and was just going through your channel to find any last few videos that I`d not seen and came across this one.What a brilliant job you`ve done on this Golf,so glad you saved it and made a really excellent car.Maybe if any relations of the owner who passed away see this,they might like to buy a showroom condition car.

[@Nigelrudyardmusic]

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

[@psjoinery6]

Avid follower for over 2 yrs . As I watch on an old TV, I've never commented on any YT content. Until now, when I felt the urge to pick up my phone, get connected and have my say. Love the channel and how you do business, saving cars instead of quickly profiteering on every purchase. You are an example of how all businesses should be run. In the case of this Golf, I can't help feeling that you hopefully kept all the original tyres, wipers, plugs etc. So a true enthusiast could buy it and maybe show it in it's true original factory form, concourse but all original parts. May have boosted the attraction? Hope you've had a buyer since, I was 3 months late to the party, lol. Keep up the great work, very informative and honest 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@nigelbond4056]

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

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@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.

[@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

[@jpalbin1350]

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

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

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

[@User1906B]

My dad has an 08 Golf 1.9 match , 100,000 miles runs beautifully. Love golfs .

[@michaelvandromme]

You sir have done something amazing for the automotive history!

[@ФилиппКругликов]

GREAT !!! now I have a Golf 2010 1.4 DSG 37,000 km original mileage! no accident, not painted! the best car!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@williamfence566]

Years ago bought a 3 series, 15 years old and 12,000km from new. ( import ) . Replaced everything made of rubber, battery , and discs etc and spent nearly as much as the original car . Had it 6 years and loved it . Recent DVLA check and it's been taxed this year so 28 years old ! The Golf will be the same so worth the price.

[@rehansatkhed716]

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

[@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!!

[@scottlovell6992]

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

[@964tractorboy]

"Where there's muck there's brass." Great job on the Golf. I can see many a person (m/f) with excess time and cash being tempted to grab a "once in a lifetime" future-classic deal.

[@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

[@KaylemXx]

Love seeing low mileage cars being brought back to life, currently have locked away a 11k mile 2001 106 1.1 Zest 2 5dr.

[@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.

[@MarathonGsar]

Buying genuinel wheel trims, replacing the aerial, and putting on quality tyres you took that golf to a whole new level. I hope you get all the money for it. There's a lot of people who like the poverty spec cars. I'd say there are less basic cars, than GTI spec at car shows. Red paint and lacquer peel...Years ago I had a Toyota Carina! It faded into the lightest pink. There were tons of them one time, and I can't remember the last time I saw one.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

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

[@ryanm.3681]

I would absolutely buy this car... I just acquired a 2010 Mk 5 Jetta from my mom. Its only done 57000 miles. LOOOVE this car. It has the 2.5 5 cylinder and 5 Speed manual😍

[@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

[@rbnhd1144]

You've done it right and not cut corners, Its got to be worth £8-9k, The wheel trims were expensive, kinda sad really but it does add to that New Car Feel, it gives you bragging rights to say its first class and surely the new owner will appreciate it. I love older more simpler cars, so tired of the new electronics that's pushes on us these days by car makers, this is a honest car, be proud mate.

[@Brebgon]

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

[@gt197]

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

[@barawiller7043]

I got a Hyundai I30 from 2010 with only 4850km on the Clock i paid 2500€, it was Locking the same as your Golf. i done the same thing to it, Service/Mot/cleaning. Overall i paid 3200€ because i done everything myself. you will 100% sell it, low milage cars are always good for sell even it is older. i sold my 2 days after i put it on sell for 6800€. So GL on selling it.

[@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

[@aidan.w.carolan]

This lovely man goes around doing up old cars for people to buy. He is doing a service for automotive chronicling . Fair play. In years to come he will be known as the man that kept old dogs alive.

[@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?

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

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

[@silverclipper]

23:19 the head scratch afterwards 🤣

[@HighPeakAutos]

We’ve all been there 😂

[@damienh4357]

I had an Alfa GTV that sat under a tree for several years. You couldn't even identify the colour such was the growth of moss and thick layers of tree sap. After about an hour of deep cleaning and power washing it came up like new. Far from damaging the paintwork, those layers actually protected it from the elements, particularly the sun which will oxidise paint finish. There was also zero signs of rust which I suspect were kept at bay by the same process of keeping the oxygen away from the paint. Great find and the right guy will pay big money. I'd sell my house for an original Alfasud or Citroën GS. CHEERS!

[@krzysztofbedowski748]

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

[@HighPeakAutos]

Ah thank you!

[@grahamwoolerton2184]

Hi i have just sold a 21 year old audi a6 c5 2.5 tdi quattro sport with 6300 miles i didn't want to to drive it in case someone ran into me it has now gone into a car collection nice to see the your attention to detail keep up the good work

[@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.

[@joaomiiguelcosta]

My parents had this generation Golf Plus. It’s a fantastic car and I loved it. You did great and I’m sure you’ll find someone who’ll happily pay what you ask for. It’s such a quirky little fun car specially in that red colour.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@criscross572]

Just brought my 1.6 fsi back from the dead after being stood up for over a year under foliage cost me the price of a new battery and a massive clean 86k in 19 years passed with no advisories, been a great cheep run around. Over the moon with it.

[@davidarter6271]

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

[@md-detailing]

Yes it is a Basic MK5 1.4 petrol Golf, yes it is 15 years old but its still brand new! The only person whould would do this to such a stunning well kept example of a MK5 Golf is Matt! Great buy and great video as awlays Matt! :D

[@odie7764]

Where there's muck, there's brass

[@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.

[@tardeliesmagic]

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

[@jeeaaenlourens1434]

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

[@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

[@pauldavies6037]

A great job for Matt and his team 300 quid for those wheel trims could have had a look in some scrap yards I would put the car with a specialist auction house should find the right bidder

[@shooter3267]

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

[@mrss9127]

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

[@GoodnightMrDoback]

10k for a low spec golf?

[@BSS22193]

What a great job you did with this Golf! 👍 It looks very nice after you fixed it.

[@eggdressing]

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

[@abacus7087]

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