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Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet

1988 · 161,000 miles · Manual · Helios Blue

£5,950

Listed today at M&M Automotive, Lymington. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1988
Mileage: 161,000 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 1.8-litre four-cylinder
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: FWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Helios Blue
Doors: 2
Generation: Mk1

About this car

This is a Golf GTI Cabriolet from 1988, the open-top version of the Mk1 that stayed in production well after the hatchback had been replaced. It uses the 1.8-litre petrol engine with a manual gearbox and is finished in Helios Blue with a patterned cloth interior.

The car has covered 161,000 miles. The service record is substantial: 17 entries in the correct Volkswagen schedule up to 2002, then itemised invoices for work after that. The seller describes it as highly original, with straight body panels and the rarer alloy wheels.

The last MOT expired in January 2026 and noted one advisory, and the car is offered with a fresh 12-month MOT. The dealer says the soft top needs replacing.

Written by Vertar from M&M Automotive’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (VW UK-market spec for the Karmann-built Mk1 GTI Cabriolet 1.8 (112 PS), from memory. Top speed, 0-60 and kerb weight not confirmed, so left null.).

Power: 110 bhp
Engine: 1,781 cc, 4 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated

Price history

£5,950 since it was listed on 12 November 2026. No changes yet.

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M&M Automotive

Lymington

Used and classic car dealer in Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, with stock including British classics such as Austin-Healeys, Jaguar E-Types and AC Cobra replicas.

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