2001 Volkswagen Golf Mk4 GTI - Pre Production Model - 15 000 miles

Description

This isn’t just another well‑kept hot hatch — it’s a piece of Volkswagen history. With fewer than 15,000 original miles, this GTI is as close to “new” as you’ll find, and its backstory makes it truly unique.

Originally built as a Mechanical Test Car for Volkswagen South Africa and VW Motorsport, it was used to trial performance upgrades and technical developments. After its factory service, it was handed to Nelson Mandela Bay University, where engineering students studied and refined it as part of a factory‑backed academic project. That blend of industrial and educational heritage makes this Mk4 GTI a museum‑worthy example.

Adding to its rarity, this is an Overseas Specification model, fitted with equipment not seen on standard domestic cars.

Highlights:

• Mileage: Under 15,000 original miles.

• Interior: Premium cloth Recaro sports seats with heating.

• Roof: Factory sunroof.

Today, the car has moved from factory floors and lecture halls into private hands, where it’s been carefully preserved. It presents as a complete show car — low‑mileage, historically significant, and ready to take its place in any serious collection.

Exterior:

• Silver
• Sunroof
• Original UK Spec GTI Wheels
• Sunroof

Interior :

• Factory Recaro Seats

Engine: 1800cc 4-cylinder Turbo 
Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual Gearbox 
Layout: Front Engine - Front-wheel-drive system