Volkswagen Golf 1 Cabrio (1988)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment conducted
• 128 photos
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement
• The last service was performed in May 2025
• Mileage of 175,000 kilometers, verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1989
• Engine: 1.8-liter inline-four-cylinder engine with 98 hp
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Metallic brown/gold
• Interior: White to light beige with black-striped seats, chocolate brown dashboard
• TÜV valid until September 2026
• Equipment:
• Wind deflector, removable
• Wooden steering wheel available, currently not installed
• Soft top reupholstered by the previous owner, approx. 2016
• Original rims, new in 2022
• Catalytic converter installed

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in metallic brown/gold.
• The vehicle has been completely repainted.
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between approx. 300 and 579 micrometers (Image 122).
• The paint and body are in very good, nearly like-new condition.
• The Golf was refurbished in 2020 with minor bodywork and new original paint.
• The cavities were sealed.
• According to the owner, the vehicle was never driven in winter or during heavy rain.
• No damage or defects are known.
• The tires have approximately 6.1 to 6.4 mm of tread depth in the front and approximately 5.5 to 6.1 mm in the rear (Image 122).

Interior

• The car has white to light beige seats with black stripes and a chocolate-brown dashboard.
• The interior is in good condition.
• There may be slight signs of use or minimal wear.
• A wooden steering wheel is available but is not currently installed.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and roadworthy. There are no known mechanical defects
• All equipment is fully functional with no known defects
• According to the video, the 1.8-liter four-cylinder inline engine with 98 hp runs smoothly.
• The manual transmission shifts flawlessly
• Annual oil changes have been performed
• In 2025, the rear brakes, new summer tires, a new clutch (including clutch cable), and the engine control unit were repaired or replaced
• Front brakes are on hand but have not yet been installed, as this has not yet been necessary
• The last service was performed in May 2025

History

Ownership history

• 2 owners in total
• First delivery in Germany

Service history

• 2002: Catalytic converter and airflow meter installed
• 2020: Minor bodywork, new original paint, and cavity sealing
• 2022: New original rims
• 2025: Rear brakes, new summer tires, new clutch with clutch cable, and engine control unit repair
• Annual oil changes performed
• Investments totaling approx. €3,500

Documents

• German vehicle documents (Image 121)
• Service record not available

Summary

For sale is a 1989 VW Golf 1 Cabrio in the unique exterior color Metallic Brown/Gold. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany, is a used car, and has a verifiable mileage of 175,000 kilometers. Particularly noteworthy are the eye-catching color combination with white to light beige seats featuring black stripes, as well as the chocolate-brown interior.

The convertible is powered by a 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder engine with 98 hp, paired with a manual transmission. The Golf was restored in 2020 with minor bodywork, new original paint, and cavity sealing. Paint thickness measurements yielded values between approximately 300 and 579 micrometers. The soft top was already replaced by the previous owner, and a removable wind deflector is included. According to the seller, the vehicle was never driven in winter or during heavy rain.

Mechanically, the rear brakes, summer tires, clutch (including clutch cable), and the engine control unit have been replaced or repaired. Additionally, oil changes were performed annually. With TÜV valid through September 2026 and investments of approximately €3,500, this Golf 1 Cabrio offers an attractive opportunity for enthusiasts of classic Volkswagen convertibles.