Registration – SO02 PMU

Chassis No. – WVWZZZ1JZ3W118934

M.O.T. – July 2025

Odometer – 135,000

Limited edition Volkswagen Golf GTI are always desirable for enthusiasts, and this much-loved 25th Anniversary model is particularly alluring. Number 0280 of just 1800 built, this 1.8-litre turbo is also one of just 900 petrol versions made (the rest were TDI diesels). Finished in gleaming Reflex Silver, it has an odometer reading 134,000 miles, and comes with a clear HPI report.

‘SO02PMU’ has benefitted from a truly incredible amount of diligent work by the vendor during their ownership, evidenced by a thick folder of receipts to prove the work has been carried out to a high standard. Key highlights include a new K03S turbo, a rebuilt gearbox, new driveshafts and a full front-mount intercooler. Both clutch and cambelt were replaced at 110,000 miles, while the front discs, pads and calipers have all been refreshed. At the most recent service (132k miles), the car had a new oil pressure sensor, oil pick-up pipe, new power steering sensor and banjo bolt, new coolant pipe and three-way valve, new A/C condenser (and re-gas), a PAS flush, plus K&N air filter, pollen filter, oil and filter change.

This collectable Golf GTI has an array of 25th Anniversary parts, including the front splitter, side skirts, door mirrors, rear diffuser and spoiler, plus the rare black headlights and BBS RC336 18-inch alloys. The wheels are refurbished and come with four brand new Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres). Inside, there are Anniversary Recaro Le Mans sports seats, brushed aluminium interior trim and aluminium pedals, a desirable Anniversary gearknob and celebratory build number plaque. There is even a bespoke Anniversary instrument cluster and perforated leather steering wheel. For Golf GTI enthusiasts, it is enormously appealing.

The vendor has fitted ‘SO02PMU’ with a few extra highlights too, adding further to its appeal. The US-spec red front badge is extremely rare, and it has a new boot emblem. The Euro-spec rear lights are equally collectable, while the Reflex Silver paint is set off by a black roof. The vendor has even commissioned a custom-made centre cap tool with ‘0280’ engraving. The full Milltek exhaust is another highlight; it “sounds nice and is not too loud”. Inside, there’s LED lighting, flush illuminated vents from the Golf R32, a factory front armrest with storage and a Southwest Performance boost gauge. Meanwhile, an Alpine audio system with uprated speakers brings premium sound inside. Overall, this outstanding Volkswagen Golf GTI 25th Anniversary presents a rare opportunity to acquire a collectable model that’s benefitted from an enormous amount of care and attention from a true enthusiast, which is certain to be a prized car in years to come.

· 2002 Volkswagen Golf GTI 25th Anniversary

· Enthusiast owned with many bespoke details

· Huge amount of fully-evidenced high-quality work