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VW Golf II facelift 1.8 Kat., 90 PS, 4-speed manual (1987–1988)

Power
90 PS (66 kW)
Engine codes
–
Gearbox
4-speed manual
Production years
1987–1988
Running cost per month
–
Fuel
Petrol (91)
Median price
€4,800
Reliability
3/5
DIY
3/5

Research for this car

Known issues for this car

IssueAffectsTypical kmRepair costSource
RustAll cars: sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, tailgate, fuel filler neckNot statedNo confirmed priceGeneration guide
Brake hoses and linesAll carsNot statedNo confirmed priceGeneration guide
Suspension rubber and jointsAll cars: bushes, boots, track rod ends, wheel bearings, shock absorbersNot statedNo confirmed priceGeneration guide
Oil leaksEngine and gearbox sealsNot statedNo confirmed priceGeneration guide
Head gasketAll engines, after high mileageNot statedNo confirmed priceGeneration guide
Fuel injection running problemsPetrol cars with K-Jetronic injectionNot statedNo confirmed priceGeneration guide
Manual gearbox wearManual gearbox: second gear and shift linkageNot statedNo confirmed priceGeneration guide
G60 superchargerG60 supercharged 1.8 petrolNot statedNo confirmed priceGeneration guide

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

  1. Sills and wheel arches: look under the car and inside the arches, behind the plastic liners. A bad result is bubbling paint or soft metal.
  2. Tailgate, windscreen frame and fuel filler neck: check each one for bubbles and rust. A bad result is rust that has broken through the metal.
  3. Battery tray, jacking points and front subframe: check them from underneath. A bad result is a soft spot or rust through the metal.
  4. Brake hoses and lines: check each hose for cracks, blisters and leaks, and the brake lines for rust. A bad result is any porous or leaking hose, or corroded lines.
  5. Suspension rubber and joints: check the bushes, boots, track rod ends and wheel bearings. A bad result is torn boots, worn bushes, or play in a wheel bearing.
  6. Oil leaks: look for oil on the engine and the gearbox. A bad result is any leak.
  7. Fuel injection (K-Jetronic, a mechanical fuel injection system): on a petrol car, start the engine cold and then warm, and listen to the idle. A bad result is a rough or erratic idle.
  8. Manual gearbox: shift through every gear, second included, and try reverse. A bad result is a gear that is hard to select, or a loose gear lever.
  9. G60 supercharger: ask when the supercharger was last overhauled, with a receipt. A bad result is no proof of any overhaul.

Running costs

Operational–
Workshop–
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)€81
Total per month–
New-car depreciation (not included)–

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

Market

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Listings
79
25th percentile
€3,599
Median price
€4,800
75th percentile
€7,500
Median mileage
188,866 km
Median first registration
1990
Dealer share
2.5%

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Prices by first registration

First registrationListingsMedian priceMedian mileage
19921––
199133€4,900192,000 km
199023€6,950176,473 km
198911€4,200210,000 km
198810€4,200185,123 km
19871––

Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.

Price history

MonthListingsMedian priceMiddle halfMedian mileage
Nov 202679€4,800€3,599 – €7,500188,866 km
Oct 202679€4,800€3,599 – €7,500188,866 km

Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.

ADAC versions

All 2 ADAC versions
VersionPowerDoorsProduction yearsRunning cost per month
Golf 1.8 Kat. Tour90 PS31987–1988–
Golf 1.8 Kat. Tour90 PS51987–1988–