Thinking of buying a MK4 - questions!

[ifti]

Hi guys
Ive seen a silver MK4 1.9 TDI, and it fits the bill since Im after something cheaper and economical to run.

Here are the details from the ad.......
1 Registered Keeper, Power Steering, Remote Central Locking, Electric Windows, Sunroof, Electric Mirrors, ABS, ABS, Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Drivers Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags, Alarm, Immobiliser, CD Player, ONLY ONE OWNER FROM NEW, THIS CAR COMES WITH FULL SERVICE HISTORY & LONG MoT, STOCKED WITH MASSIVE POWER, AN IDEAL AUTOMATIC DIESEL CAR, BUY THIS CAR WITH FULL CONFIDENCE.

Ive spoken to the person selling (a small dealer), and the car comes with a long MOT, but no Tax - how can I drive the car home with no tax??? How can I buy the tax with no insurance/log book in my name??
Hence Im going to ask him to tax it for at least 6 months for me before I buy.

Its an automatic diesel, and has done 80,000 miles - which is fine for this type of car, and is exactly what Im after.

I havent seen the car as its a fair trek away, but am looking to go see it tomorrow.
The guy tells me condition is excellent. Everything works as it should. Only thing wrong is a broken button for the mirrors, which he wil fix before I took the car.

The car is up for £3990, and has has said he wont drop a penny since he's already just reduced it by £500 recently!

Now...what should I look out for when I go to view the car?? I'll make sure the exhaust smoke isnt too black etc, but are there any other common issues I should check out for?
Should the cambelt have been changed?

Also, as Im useless with cars, is a RAC car inspection check advisable?
Ive never purchased an older car that is out of manufacturer warranty before, so am a bit nervous!

[Wayne]

If he is a dealer then he should be able to tax the car for you.

What year is it.

[ifti]

Its a 2002.

He is a small dealer, dealing in low value cars. He says he doesnt tax any of his vehicles though. Just wondered how the hell you are supposed to drive it away when it has no tax on it!!

Do you think the price is right for a 2002 Golf 1.9 TDI Auto, with 80k miles on the clock, and full service history with full MOT? He wouldnt budge on pice at all over the phone - but hoping to at least get him to tax the car for 6 months before I considered taking it!

[Wayne]

It is strongish money but a rare car being a auto.

If he will not tax it you will need a cert of insurance and tax it whilst your there, easy enough to do.

[Wayne]

www.parkers.co.uk

Say around £2900 trade, £3900 retail so it is near the top end in terms of price.

[ifti]

Need to check with DVLA, but I hear you can drive a vehicle home without tax, as long as you have a receipt showing that you have only just purchased it?

[Wayne]

Need to check with DVLA, but I hear you can drive a vehicle home without tax, as long as you have a receipt showing that you have only just purchased it?

Would not think so to be honest, but might be worth asking I guess.

[radz]

If I were you id have a look at the car first, looked at a few dealer cars that were apparently "mint condition" and they have all looked like utter turd

Is at the top end of the price though - especially with no tax

[ifti]

I don't want to make the 30 mile trip if he won't even tax it for 6 months.
I'm going to ring him tomorrow and see what he has to say before I go view.
If the car is not taxed it should be declared as SORN shouldn't it?

[Wayne]

I don't want to make the 30 mile trip if he won't even tax it for 6 months.
I'm going to ring him tomorrow and see what he has to say before I go view.
If the car is not taxed it should be declared as SORN shouldn't it?

Not if he is a trader.