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Offline neilsmk1

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Re: mk1 gti not started for 2 years, help
« Reply #20 on: 02 August 2011, 21:06 »
Dont get me wrong this is far from mint, but it is a very solid base to start. I'm going to mot it and see what the damage is lol.
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Offline SoundillusioN

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Re: mk1 gti not started for 2 years, help
« Reply #21 on: 02 August 2011, 23:13 »
Quote from: neilsmk1 on 02 August 2011, 21:06
Dont get me wrong this is far from mint, but it is a very solid base to start. I'm going to mot it and see what the damage is lol.

To be honest I think your current asking price is a little high for something that hasn't moved for a couple of years and needs tidying up.. but again I haven't seen the car close up, checked behind the arch trims, bottoms of doors, engine bay, spare wheel well, rear valance, condition of engine, interior etc... The front panel looks a little messed up, what happened there?

Knowing how it fairs up against Mr MOT will help gauge the price too I think
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Re: mk1 gti not started for 2 years, help
« Reply #22 on: 03 August 2011, 20:57 »
the front panel has a shallow dent in it but not had a hard hit, the seats are not great but the carpets and dash etc are good, the boot floor is very good however there lip where the boot seal pushes onto has some rust. The engine bay is in great condition and the engine runs well. Bottom of the doors are good. I'll see what the mot reveals next week hopefully.
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Re: mk1 gti not started for 2 years, help
« Reply #23 on: 04 August 2011, 09:33 »
Quote from: neilsmk1 on 03 August 2011, 20:57
the front panel has a shallow dent in it but not had a hard hit, the seats are not great but the carpets and dash etc are good, the boot floor is very good however there lip where the boot seal pushes onto has some rust. The engine bay is in great condition and the engine runs well. Bottom of the doors are good. I'll see what the mot reveals next week hopefully.

Apart from the panel it's sounds pretty good for the year... Good luck with the MOT.  :smiley:
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Re: mk1 gti not started for 2 years, help
« Reply #24 on: 04 August 2011, 21:02 »
i have a new front and back panel if the buyer wants them. However it's a bit extreme changing the front panel for the damage thats there. I work in the bodyshop industry (vag approved i might add lol) and it would be easier to put a skim of filler in.
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Re: mk1 gti not started for 2 years, help
« Reply #25 on: 21 August 2011, 22:13 »
Golf now been for mot. failed on everthing to do with rear brakes, front to rear brake pipe corroded, flexi hose, insecure fuel pump, insufficient fluid through washer jets and fog lamp out. Advisory on slight corrosion on outer sill. I was really happy with that to be honest. All repairs done and cost £43 for all parts. Now has full mot. happy days :smiley:
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Re: mk1 gti not started for 2 years, help
« Reply #26 on: 22 August 2011, 09:17 »
Quote from: neilsmk1 on 21 August 2011, 22:13
Golf now been for mot. failed on everthing to do with rear brakes, front to rear brake pipe corroded, flexi hose, insecure fuel pump, insufficient fluid through washer jets and fog lamp out. Advisory on slight corrosion on outer sill. I was really happy with that to be honest. All repairs done and cost £43 for all parts. Now has full mot. happy days :smiley:

That's alright then.... at least you know it's solid.
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