2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7

Highlights

• The archetypal hot hatchback
• 212 hp and 258 lb ft on tap
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Main dealer service history and new clutch July 2023
• Fresh MOT valid to June 2025 and four new tyres fitted

Overview

There’s a reason the Golf GTI has been part of the automotive landscape for so long, fifty years in fact. Each successive generation has sought to improve incrementally on the last, without rocking the boat too much, or meddling with the winning formula. This has gradually cast the Golf into the fabric of society. A world without the Golf GTI would be a world without life’s simple pleasures.

It’s simultaneously attainable and aspirational, practical, and performs well. This particular GTI comes with a service booklet which features plenty of main dealer stamps, and has also benefited from a clutch change in 2023. It appears to have been well looked after by its previous owners from new and is London ULEZ compliant. So you can make the most of the proper manual gearbox and the car’s 212 hp as you ferry your passengers in comfort and style, the tartan cloth seats adding some stylish flare to this already very appealing Golf.

Finished in a very attractive shade of deep blue, this is a car which exemplifies the Golf’s classlessness. It will be equally at home ferrying children to school or parked in a swanky suburb, ready to add a touch of fun to any journey whenever your right foot decides it wants to dial things up a notch.

History and documentation

• Registered 18 Mar 2015
• Stamped service book with services as follows: May 2016 @ 6,521 miles, Apr 2017 @ 12,681 miles, Oct 2017 @ 15,153 miles, Jul 2018 @ 23,846 miles, Jun 2020 @ 43,561 miles, May 2022 @ 47,657 miles, Feb 2023 @ 73,469 miles
• Invoice on file for work carried out in July 2023, including replacing the clutch and radiator, and servicing the air conditioning
• Two keys
• Current MOT expires July 2025
• V5 present in owner’s name
• Owned by the vendor since August 2023
• HPI clear
• London ULEZ compliant
• Only three former keepers

Interior

• Half-tartan upholstery adds a touch of flair to the interior of this Golf, and generous bolsters provide plenty of support when you’re tackling corners with zeal
• Comes with all the functions and niceties you’d expect, making driving easy and enjoyable
• Leather-clad multifunction steering wheel with cruise control and audio buttons
• The instrument cluster is bold and clear, with analogue gauges and a digital information display
• Stylised golf ball gearstick
• Original sound system with Bluetooth connectivity
• Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
• There are a few scuffs on the door cards
• Some wear to the driver’s seat bolster
• Although the carpets would benefit from a vacuum, they appear to be in good condition
• Spacious, fully carpeted hatchback boot
• Space saver spare wheel stowed under the boot floor
• The vendor informs us that everything functions without issue

Exterior

• Finished in a deep shade of metallic blue (not a standard colour), this Golf is very smart and presentable
• The four-door hatchback body is both stylish and practical, allowing plenty of space for both people and luggage without compromising on the car’s appeal
• The paint retains a good shine, with only a few small chips to be seen
• There is a very small dent just behind the nearside rear door
• 18-inch alloy wheels add to the car’s appeal
• The wheels are generally in good condition, with a few light scuffs present
• Four brand new tyres (fitted since the car was photographed)
• Badges all present and correct
• The lamp lenses all look clear, with no obvious damage or clouding
• There is a slight tint to the rear windows
• From what we could see, the underside of the car looks clean and tidy for its mileage

Mechanical

• 1,984 cc four-cylinder petrol engine
• Turbocharged, with direct fuel injection
• The engine produces 212hp and 258 lb ft of torque
• Start-stop engine
• Six-speed manual transmission
• The vendor informs us that this Golf starts and stops well; there are no unusual sounds, and it is in good condition
• No mechanical issues reported
• The engine bay is clean and tidy
• Clutch replaced in July 2023 @ 79,271 miles
• At this time, the car also received a new radiator, an oil change, and air conditioning service
• The reassuringly well-stamped service record booklet show full VW main dealer service history

Summary

Overall, this Golf GTI looks like a great choice for anything from your morning commute to your annual holiday. It’s one of those go-anywhere, do-anything kind of cars which can travel incognito in any situation. So, whether you’re a school run parent, or an international super-spy, then this Golf is definitely worth a look.

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