***SOLD*** Mk 1 Octavia vRS for sale – Black, 84k, FSH (Brighton)

[Pearcy93]

2002 (52) in black magic Mk 1 Octavia vRS for sale – Black, 84k, FSH (Brighton)

 

General:

 

Owned for last 3+ years, log book shows 2 previous owners but in reality a single person as this individual ran the car as a company car initially prior to purchasing himself.

 

MOT Sep 2015. Has been on the variable servicing plan since new and due to relatively low annual mileage has been service every other year with cam belt and water pump changed every other service, last one being end of June 2014. Services carried out at main dealer apart from last one which was a local VW specialist (£700+ service). Fully stamped book supported by all invoices since new, all previous MOT’s etc. Always run on Shell V-Power.

 

Additional work carried out during my ownership, with supporting invoices:

 

-Coil packs replaced via recall by main dealer: July 2012

-New Starter motor: Nov 2012

-Full set of Falken tyres: Aug 2013 (now around 4-5mm tread all round)

-Rear brakes replaced (discs/pads/callipers/handbrake cables): Nov 2013

 

Car benefits from the following options:

 

-Rear parking sensors

-Privacy glass (35%) B pillar back

-Removable tow bar (previous owner had a canoe)

-Autowatch Cat 1 Alarm/Immob with 2x remotes

-Parrot Bluetooth hands free kit

-Upgraded Sony head unit (original supplied as well)

 

Completely standard car which to my knowledge has never been modified/chipped. I looked at a few prior to buying this one and this example certainly drove better than others even one other that had lower mileage, as this one had been better maintained.

 

Negative points:

 

Mainly bodywork…

-Rear bumper: small deformation on N/S due to Wife reversing into a post at v/low speed

-Alloys: All have kerbing marks and would ideally benefit from a refurb

-A few minor marks here and there, scuffs, chips, small scratches – not bad, just being honest - worst one corner of n/s/f bumper. 

-Two small ‘pimple’ dents in the bonnet on the N/S, caused by builders accidentally dropping something on the bonnet. I haven’t had these looked at but would probably push out at Dent Magician or similar

-Driver’s seat belt Stalk: the ‘spring’ has failed meaning that you have to press the release button to insert the seat belt, not bothered me enough to replace the stalk.

-A ‘rumble’ has just started on the N/S/F, possibly a wheel bearing? Not had a chance to look at this as have a new car now.

 

Summary:

 

A very well maintained lower than average mileage example that has had no expense spared mechanically although with a few areas mainly cosmetically that let it down. Having said that it cleans up well and looks good for the age. Interior is good with no rips/wear. It does need a clean and I am planning on having it valeted professionally this week [edit: now done]. Priced very competitively to take into account the cosmetic issues.

 

Quick sale desired as have replacement car now (the lure of another manual straight six BMW was too strong). No time wasters please:

 

£1,450

Edited 4 June, 2015 by Pearcy93

[Pearcy93]

Just had the interior professionally cleaned - edited original post. Pics below.

 

 

 

Still drives tightly, no squeaks/rattles, no rust, no smoke from exhaust etc.

[Pearcy93]

8 stamps in service book and between £4k and £5k of maintenance/parts invoices

[Pearcy93]

Sold to first person to view. Thanks for the interest - Mods, please close