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Used 1987 Volkswagen Golf for sale
Volkswagen Golf 1987 1.8 CABRIOLET GTI 2DR 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
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€14,950
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 4 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- Many journeys are local or relatively short: petrol can fit that use without choosing diesel just for occasional long trips.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 4 people together: the advert records 4 seats, including the driver.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 39 years old and 235,382 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You regularly help children or passengers into the rear: fewer doors can make access awkward. Try your child seats and usual passenger routine before deciding.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This listing (1987 Golf, petrol, manual) will almost always be a Mk2-era hatchback; a dealer tag of 'convertible' is often incorrect unless it’s a rare Cabriolet. The mechanicals are straightforward — simple carburettor or early injection petrol engines and a conventional manual gearbox — so routine work and parts are easy to source, but expect age-related wear (clutch, bushes, seals) rather than modern electronic faults. If it truly is a Cabriolet, check the soft-top and frame carefully as that adds specific maintenance and corrosion issues.
- Rust in usual Mk2 spots: sills, rear wheelarches, boot floor/spare-well and lower front crossmember
- Clutch feel and gearbox synchros — look for slipping or crunching gears and check for oil leaks around the gearbox
- Soft-top condition only if convertible: hood material, frame pivots, seals and rear window delamination
- Cooling system and heater matrix — check for coolant leaks, overheats and soft, perished hoses
- Front suspension bushes and shock absorbers — look for play, uneven tyre wear and creaks on low-speed bumps
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
1987 Golf GTI Mk1 1.8 Cabriolet Anniversary. Classic find — rare and presented in spotless condition. Stored indoors in dry conditions throughout its life. Sean Doyle Motors — AA registered dealer. Every vehicle is hand-picked and prepared to the highest possible standard. Vehicles undergo a 101-point safety check, are Greenlight verified with a full service history, and are supplied fully serviced, professionally valeted, and with a new NCT where applicable. A 3-month standard warranty is included, with extended warranty packages available. Finance options, trade-ins and nationwide delivery are available. Virtual tours and viewing by appointment are offered. Location: Unit 3, Craftmasters Complex, Greenhills Industrial Estate, Dublin, D12 V60H.