of course this thread doesn't help those who are looking to sell a mk3 does it? 
anyway... mine got me and chuff on a 227 mile round trip to huntingdon and back very happily today 
This was a why thread not a dig, I hope you don’t think I was having a pop because I am a lover of all golfs.

if you had a car I wanted and had the cash, you are one person I would definitely buy from. I know you obsessively look after yours and I did mention that rot has a lot to do with ownership not the car.
I'd just like to point out I have nothing against MKIII's in general. I was just stating they rust badly compared to other Golfs. Compared to similar aged fords however they're much hardier 
Guy, you'll be alright san. Your's is proper straight and tidy and has always been pampered.
Nick
agreed and i have nothing against mk3s. pah! fords my missus escort for example, P plate and has had more plates welded on it than i care to remember. and i hate to think the amount of hours ive wasted chasing rot on that!