Rear wiper has been removed
Corrosion on tailgate so numberplate light is loose
Rear bump stops deteriorated
Rear springs
Rear shock absorbers
Dashboard lights not working at night
Front wheel trim not properly attached
Front springs
Rear stub axle replacement
Having purchased my 1989 Volkswage Golf GTI 16Valve there were a few jobs that I identified when inspecting the car before purchase and during the test drive as well as items declared in the advert. There are also various faults & trim issues that have come to light having worked on the car and used it for a few weeks. It might sound like a massive list but you have to bear in mind that the car is 25 years old with 177,000 miles on it - far younger cars have more serious faults and many of these are jobs that can be done over time - if I have the patience to wait!
I've listed below all the major and minor items both mechanical and trim that I've noticed that will need attention and over time will mark off the list as the jobs are completed.
- Cold starting problem / idling rough
- Rough running and lack of power
- Cambelt cover missing
- Headlight fitting loose
- Missing rear badge
- No mats
- Car lowered too much - need to restore to standard ride height
- Drivers seat bolster worn so foam falling out, side cushion degraded
- No radio
- Dashboard rattle
- Passenger window switch broken/missing
- Driver's window not working
- Rev counter intermittent
- MFA intermittent with Rev counter
- Replace G60 steel wheels with original alloys
- Rust on front scuttle panel
- Horn not working, aftermarket air horn fitted
- Scratch & stone chips on bonnet
- Rear quarter panel cards not fitted correctly
- Front door cards not fitted correctly
- Tailgate trim attached with cable ties
- Parcel shelf support broken on driver's side
- Bonnet doesn't shut evenly or smoothly
- VW Golf gearbox inspection plug replacement
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