Volkswagen Golf 1 Cabriolet (1988)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 128 photos
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement
• Partially restored: In 2020, the bodywork was repaired and the car was completely repainted in the original color
• The last service was performed in May 2025
• Second-hand

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: Light beige with checkered pattern
• 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

• Exterior color is metallic brown/gold
• The body was fully restored in 2020 and repainted in the original color. The cavities were sealed
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between approx. 300 and 579 micrometers (Image 122)
• The paint and body are in very good condition with only slight age-related signs of wear
• The vehicle was never driven in winter or in heavy rain
• There are no known damages or defects to the body
• 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

Interior

• The car features light beige seats with a checkered pattern and a chocolate-brown dashboard
• The interior is in very good condition with only slight signs of wear
• There are no known defects in the interior
• 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
• The 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder 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 the 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

• 2018 to present: Second owner
• 1988 to 2018: First owner
• First delivery in Germany

Service History

• 2002: Catalytic converter and airflow meter installed
• 2020: Minor bodywork, new original paint, and underbody coating
• 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 in recent years

Documents

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

Summary

For sale is a 1989 VW Golf 1 Cabriolet in the special exterior color Metallic Brown/Gold. The vehicle was delivered in Germany, is a used car, and has a mileage of 175,000 kilometers. Particularly noteworthy is the eye-catching color combination with light beige checkered seats. 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 bodywork, new original paint, and cavity sealing. The soft top was already replaced by the previous owner, and a removable wind deflector is included. According to the owner, the vehicle was never driven in winter or in heavy rain. Technically, the rear brakes, summer tires, clutch (including clutch cable), and the engine control unit were replaced or repaired. Additionally, oil changes were performed annually. With a TÜV inspection valid through September 2026, this Golf 1 convertible offers an attractive opportunity for enthusiasts of classic Volkswagen convertibles.