If the car does not have an arrow showing which side the fuel cap is just look at the pump symbol on the fuel gauge. The side the fuel line is on will also be the side for the fuel filler cap.
Big hot hatch fan, i didnt know that about the engine (being a de-tuned R engine rather than a GTi engine), and agree - get those lights put back to standard. Lovely car
Loving the content Joe. There's usually an arrow next to the fuel gauge which tells you which side the filler cap is on. Little nugget of information that my Mrs taught me 😂😅
Stunning GTI, and best in 3 door guise. Gorgeous sounding engine, glad you took out the deep rear tint on the rear lights. I'd remove and bin the awful wind deflectors too, I hate them with a passion lol. Takes me back to the early 90's when I drove a mk2 GTI 16v 3 door in tornado red, with 139bhp, very desirable motor back then. Hope to see more of this before it's sold - if you can part with it that is!!
I love Golf GTI's and GTD's and have had four from new in the last 20 years without an issue, but have always thought there may be a lemon or two on the second hand market but that one looks el fantastico. Great for a middle aged boy racer!
Did a little calculation and that fuel use was around 16mpg if fuel was 1.52 a litre (30 quid and 70 miles) I’m sure that thing will do around 30 in mixed use, I’m sure that mileage will go up as you drive it half sensibly
The Golf sounds artificially good on the inside because it’s equipped with a Soundaktor system which pipes noise into the cabin. The Golf is well sound deadened like most modern cars so you can’t hear the exhaust very well from the inside for example. This is a great channel fair play to you.
Would love to see a video on car finance and how that dictates what you buy and what you pay. Some cars can not be financed due to age/mileage so would love to know more!
Golf GTIs …. had a couple of them, both manual … a 66 plate and a 19 plate “performance”. The best cars I ever had. They are like those girlfriends from the past who make you think … better not continue…
Thank you again, I used to go to car auctions, many, many years ago, with an ex's Father, who tinkered in cars, love watching these, Keep up the great work (And am loving the farm vids too) x
Nice purchase 👌 Not many of them on the roads now and most of them has been abused unfortunately. This one sounds like 👍 👌 nice example. Should be a quick sale.
I remember when dsg came out years ago. They were trouble from the start as I remember. Bring back torque converter boxes if there’s anyone left to repair them not just replace
Edited to please some melt in the comments SOME cars have an arrow on the fuel gauge to tell you what side to fill from.. good video, love a hot hatch.. had many, 106 Rallye’s, GTI, Saxo VTS, proton satria GTI the list goes on 🤙🏻
Hi Joe. Well done. Straight in and no Messing around. Lovely Car. I hope it's nice and clean. It looks Fabulous in the pics. Great intior. Very Clean inside and it's a 2012 and the Right colour lol. I love those Paddle for the Gear change and it sounds very very nice. Great roads around there lol. Anyway great video Joe. Nice buy. Well done. Great job. Chat later 😅😅 🇨🇮🇨🇮
Great video and format Joe… short and sweet Looks like only a few minor cosmetics changes to be done then … roughly how often do you buy from BCA with no mechanical work need doing?!? Out of 10 say? Interested as BCA tends to get a lot of negative press and have Recently setup an account myself?
Enjoyed the vid and review of the car but would have liked to have known what faults the car had when it arrived to you from auction and what work you carried out, but otherwise great vid
wow still booking at 12k and its a 2011 car? Now thats impressive value retention .. Keep us updated on sale price look forward to knowing what it gets.. Good video and 8k to 12k is impressive profits.. old rope and money springs to mind lol
Don't assume MOT advisories must have been fixed if they don't show up on a later MOT. I've had a number of vehicles that received advisories one year, nothing done but not listed the following year...
No mate, definitely EA113 in the 35's. It's a CDL engine same as S3 and 6R's... just not running as much power. The standard mk6 GTI was the first to have the EA888 engine
Does the fact it has no history affect its resale value? I’d be surprised to see it command full up retail without a fsh. That will be why it didn’t make CAP?
How do sellers always, or nearly always, sell their motor’s with an empty tank? I remember once a day before I sold a car I was driving around just to use up the juice. Mind you it was the oil crisis in the early 70’s and the prices at the pump had quadrupled in a short amount of time! 😢Well before your time Joe? 😂
Most people sell them on or nearly on empty, as it changes hands rarely is it filled thus most on the forecourt are less than 1/4 full. At a guess if one comes in with a full tank, it's likely that it'll be drained a bit to put into other vehicles on the lot.
That’s a good buy, however I’m a little confused how a car with zero service history is not even serviced before going on the forecourt, 🤷♂️ ps the engine is the engine from the older edition 30.
Turns out it did have service history, they just hadn’t listed it! We service, PDI, not etc after we take a deposit, we don’t get time to do them before
Ahhh makes sense, I nearly had my daily Mail outrage face on, my other gripe is you now have made me waste 30 minutes on eBay looking at edition 35’s 😂
If it’s got no history, is there a way of trying to trace some through VW I’m sure at some point when it was new VW would have had a few services. Or it’s been to an independent dealer it may have been serviced by them. Worth seeing if the number plate has an independent dealers plates fitted.
I had that exact nightmare last year previous owner was aware of an underline issue and never mentioned it. £3500 later it’s all back on the road they ain’t cheap
12k for a 12 plate car that just shows how ridiculous used car prices are. I bought an 11 plate immaculate (last of the old shape) 28000 genuine miles Audi a6 avant 2.0 tdi 3 years ago from an independent car dealer for £9000. It’s currently on 60k and the way prices are I will be running it into the ground.
Lucky nobody drove behind the can when it was being offloaded. That driver paid absolutely no attention to the other side of the vehicle or rear. Just looked on the driver side only
@@ShiftingMetal i think most would agree the damage is done already over the 80k+ with no fresh oil in the gearbox somebody correct me if im.wrong but getting it serviced after 80k+ still leaves the damage inside box 🤣
That sounds amazing and looks lot of fun to drive......... But it looks shite so old fashioned now and out of date looking got to be more exciting cars out there that drive as good but look lot better. VW just don't update there range very much do they... 🤔🤔
I think you are crazy & naive to disclose your auction purchase price. It will come back to bite you at some point. Show the ones you dont buy, not the ones you do.
If the car does not have an arrow showing which side the fuel cap is just look at the pump symbol on the fuel gauge. The side the fuel line is on will also be the side for the fuel filler cap.
Big hot hatch fan, i didnt know that about the engine (being a de-tuned R engine rather than a GTi engine), and agree - get those lights put back to standard. Lovely car
Loving the content Joe. There's usually an arrow next to the fuel gauge which tells you which side the filler cap is on. Little nugget of information that my Mrs taught me 😂😅
Stunning GTI, and best in 3 door guise. Gorgeous sounding engine, glad you took out the deep rear tint on the rear lights. I'd remove and bin the awful wind deflectors too, I hate them with a passion lol. Takes me back to the early 90's when I drove a mk2 GTI 16v 3 door in tornado red, with 139bhp, very desirable motor back then. Hope to see more of this before it's sold - if you can part with it that is!!
With the ‘ risky’ / dreaded DSG gearbox ..😳. 🤞 for someone !
@serenityinside1 Disagree. If you look after a VW DSG it'll last forever. Mines on 200k
@@serenityinside1Your confusing this with the dry DQ200 that have the issues...this has a wet clutch box not many problems
There's always a little arrow within the fuel gauge area, pointing to the side of the car that has the filler flap!
I love Golf GTI's and GTD's and have had four from new in the last 20 years without an issue, but have always thought there may be a lemon or two on the second hand market but that one looks el fantastico. Great for a middle aged boy racer!
Did a little calculation and that fuel use was around 16mpg if fuel was 1.52 a litre (30 quid and 70 miles)
I’m sure that thing will do around 30 in mixed use, I’m sure that mileage will go up as you drive it half sensibly
The Golf sounds artificially good on the inside because it’s equipped with a Soundaktor system which pipes noise into the cabin. The Golf is well sound deadened like most modern cars so you can’t hear the exhaust very well from the inside for example. This is a great channel fair play to you.
I did wonder that after actually, it works surprisingly well! Thanks!
@@ShiftingMetal yes they did a really good job on the noise. Clever system
Would love to see a video on car finance and how that dictates what you buy and what you pay. Some cars can not be financed due to age/mileage so would love to know more!
Golf GTIs …. had a couple of them, both manual … a 66 plate and a 19 plate “performance”. The best cars I ever had. They are like those girlfriends from the past who make you think … better not continue…
Thats a real belter Joe. Great spec with the xenons etc.
Nice to see you having a good time. Hope you get your margin and it goes to a decent buyer.
Thank you again, I used to go to car auctions, many, many years ago, with an ex's Father, who tinkered in cars, love watching these, Keep up the great work (And am loving the farm vids too) x
Glad you enjoyed it
Lovely edition 35... It is a shame though that you remove the rear lights tent, as it is part and parcel of same...😁.
Awesome find! I can see this car was listed for sale in March 2022 for £14,410. I Guess the previous owner lost alot on this!
Nice purchase 👌
Not many of them on the roads now and most of them has been abused unfortunately.
This one sounds like 👍 👌 nice example.
Should be a quick sale.
The state of the wheels that is serious kerbing
Yes I think a refurb is in order!
Beautiful GTI that Joe lovely jubbly
I remember when dsg came out years ago. They were trouble from the start as I remember. Bring back torque converter boxes if there’s anyone left to repair them not just replace
Nope. DSG nothing wrong with them at all. It's people who don't know how to look after them that wrecks them.
Sound aktor from the speakers that’s why it sounds better.
Loving the content. The car looks amazing and sounds amazing ♥ I agree with you about de-tinting the rear lights.
Edited to please some melt in the comments
SOME cars have an arrow on the fuel gauge to tell you what side to fill from.. good video, love a hot hatch.. had many, 106 Rallye’s, GTI, Saxo VTS, proton satria GTI the list goes on 🤙🏻
They dont
@@DaleSteel yes they do 🙄
@@DaleSteelthey do
We’ve def had a car where the arrow pointed the wrong side
@@stu4181 I didn’t say all, I said most 😃
Spewing it doesn’t have Alcantara 35 seats but I wish mine was a 3 door!
The engine is based off the previous gen GTI, it has a timing belt, instead of a chain, which the standard mk6 GTI has.
A massive plus in my opinion!
Unless chain fails
@@volt8684 i think you misunderstood. The belt is a massive plus over a chain.
They have both a toothed belt from the crank and a chain that links the valvetrain. I've just had both done on my 35 👍
Great as always Joe, car looks and sounds awesome 😃😃😀
Hi Joe. Well done. Straight in and no Messing around. Lovely Car. I hope it's nice and clean. It looks Fabulous in the pics. Great intior. Very Clean inside and it's a 2012 and the Right colour lol. I love those Paddle for the Gear change and it sounds very very nice. Great roads around there lol. Anyway great video Joe. Nice buy. Well done. Great job. Chat later 😅😅 🇨🇮🇨🇮
Great video and format Joe… short and sweet
Looks like only a few minor cosmetics changes to be done then … roughly how often do you buy from BCA with no mechanical work need doing?!? Out of 10 say? Interested as BCA tends to get a lot of negative press and have Recently setup an account myself?
Well done "Boy Racer Super Joe" 🦸♂️😂👏🏻 Great video m8!!!...Only the best drive a Golf 😉🫡
The ed 35 was current when I was changing from a 25th anniversary. If my car was the runabout I’d get one now.
Looks a good buy Joe. And sounds terrific! Good content as usual. 🤙🤙
Another great video Joe 👍quite a rare car too ! Looks in excellent condition after your team have presented it so well 👏
Thanks 👍
Sounds like a great car Joe
Well done..!
Keep em coming..!
Enjoyed the vid and review of the car but would have liked to have known what faults the car had when it arrived to you from auction and what work you carried out, but otherwise great vid
My mate took me out in his golf R many years ago. Crazy fast car, unfortunately he couldn’t afford to run it 😂
With my luck buying a UKCGR car, the gearbox would have munched itself on the test drive! Well done, you got a bargain there.
DSG box with 80,000+: just wait for that Mechatronic module to fail! Hope the other 3 wheels are in better nick than just the one we saw up close!!
I enquired about this car last year when it was for sale at another garage! It has no documented dsg service proof at 40k 🙈
Shame as the black 3 door 35's are rare aswell
God some people are just so upbeat aren’t they 🙄
@@ShiftingMetal would you consider offers?
wow still booking at 12k and its a 2011 car? Now thats impressive value retention .. Keep us updated on sale price look forward to knowing what it gets.. Good video and 8k to 12k is impressive profits.. old rope and money springs to mind lol
the edition 30 mk5 gtis which are 2007 or 2008 cars I think go for about 10-12k :D
German car so fuel cap on right hand side... you dont need to guess, there is an arrow next to the petrol pump display on the dash
Loved your video. You're like a wee boy with a new toy. Very nice looking car. Hope you do well with it. All the best.
Thanks, that's why I love this job! 👍
Don't assume MOT advisories must have been fixed if they don't show up on a later MOT. I've had a number of vehicles that received advisories one year, nothing done but not listed the following year...
Not a fan of small flaps then Joe?
I know Some people take their hands of the steering wheel whilst driving. Not good in front the old bill 😊
That ending tune/beat is so damn catchy :)
like this format. very interesting
New subscriber, love your channel mate , keep em coming 👍
Thanks, will do 👍
I’m pretty sure the mk6 golf r has the ea113 engine and the 35 has the ea888 gen 1
No mate, definitely EA113 in the 35's. It's a CDL engine same as S3 and 6R's... just not running as much power. The standard mk6 GTI was the first to have the EA888 engine
Does the fact it has no history affect its resale value? I’d be surprised to see it command full up retail without a fsh. That will be why it didn’t make CAP?
Probably but as it turned out, it had a service book anyway 🙌 Risks pay off sometimes!
Hi Joe, when was the cambelt/water pump last changed?
Hey Joe does the car app give You the registration before ie it's got p.plates on now but what is the reg after the plates are off Thanks Rossco
Nice car good watch thanks 👌💯
some of the manufacturers make u think it sounds ace by pumping noise through the hifi!! Joe!
I did wonder that afterwards to be fair! Still, it works well!
@@ShiftingMetal worked for Bmw Mini production engineer just after Rover collapsed and they were doing this!!
the shitty engine they bought in was awfull sounding for the supercharged cooper S
Rover engineers were putting the vvti engine in it with a turbo!! would have been unbeatable performance wise till you got to ferraris!
How do sellers always, or nearly always, sell their motor’s with an empty tank? I remember once a day before I sold a car I was driving around just to use up the juice. Mind you it was the oil crisis in the early 70’s and the prices at the pump had quadrupled in a short amount of time! 😢Well before your time Joe? 😂
Most people sell them on or nearly on empty, as it changes hands rarely is it filled thus most on the forecourt are less than 1/4 full. At a guess if one comes in with a full tank, it's likely that it'll be drained a bit to put into other vehicles on the lot.
Wow bro 😎 how many videos are you posting in one week, great work ❤
Thanks mate, keeping busy! 😁
Edition 35 getting collectible
What a surprise it's a car vertical advert (again)
I'm estimating the previous seller got around 5grand when trading in?
That’s a good buy, however I’m a little confused how a car with zero service history is not even serviced before going on the forecourt, 🤷♂️ ps the engine is the engine from the older edition 30.
Turns out it did have service history, they just hadn’t listed it! We service, PDI, not etc after we take a deposit, we don’t get time to do them before
Ahhh makes sense, I nearly had my daily Mail outrage face on, my other gripe is you now have made me waste 30 minutes on eBay looking at edition 35’s 😂
@@antj29 sorry 🤷♂️😂
If it’s got no history, is there a way of trying to trace some through VW I’m sure at some point when it was new VW would have had a few services. Or it’s been to an independent dealer it may have been serviced by them. Worth seeing if the number plate has an independent dealers plates fitted.
Turns out it did have a service book all along, they just didn’t list it 👍
Spot of luck, probably put a few people off bidding
@@ShiftingMetalgyo
Did I hear u say no service history? When I was in the trade 30 years ago u couldn't sell a golf with no history 😮
Would have been nice to see what the car sold for
Just watched matt of highpeak Autos having a nightmare with a gti auto box costing him £3,750 to replace😱
I had that exact nightmare last year previous owner was aware of an underline issue and never mentioned it. £3500 later it’s all back on the road they ain’t cheap
12k for a 12 plate car that just shows how ridiculous used car prices are. I bought an 11 plate immaculate (last of the old shape) 28000 genuine miles Audi a6 avant 2.0 tdi 3 years ago from an independent car dealer for £9000. It’s currently on 60k and the way prices are I will be running it into the ground.
might have had a res delete done .
Lucky nobody drove behind the can when it was being offloaded. That driver paid absolutely no attention to the other side of the vehicle or rear. Just looked on the driver side only
Wheels look a bit scuffed 😢
Proper Dewsbury boy racer car
Nice car, no service tho and no DSG service……🤔 need to be getting all that done surly-wheel didn’t look to clever either, but cool car tho.
Turns out it had service book after all, no dsg record though so off to VW for that, only £285 which I don’t think was too bad!
@@ShiftingMetal i think most would agree the damage is done already over the 80k+ with no fresh oil in the gearbox somebody correct me if im.wrong but getting it serviced after 80k+ still leaves the damage inside box 🤣
@@jake15470 oh well if everyone agrees, I better scrap the car or give you a heavy discount maybe, please do take it off my hands 🙄🙄
@@ShiftingMetal maybe the car game is not for you my friend 🤷♂️
@@jake15470 I’m seem to be doing ok thanks 👍
Hi mate 🔐 it a way at night
I read that and that, sorry.
These video's a cross between, Hoonigan and "The Office"
Sounds like a winning combo to me 😂
Talking of Combo's. i've got a 2010 combo, no Mot, Random misfire and the clutch is about to take a dump. Maybe a van for Jordan?@@ShiftingMetal
Scores quite wel on Vehicle score
Bet the neighbours like the offloading of the Golf outside their houses ?
Neighbours knob heads. Even the nice ones.
No apparently not 😂 I didn’t know the lads were doing it to be fair
It’s really not a big deal lol
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🚘
sounds dull compared to my s2000
That sounds amazing and looks lot of fun to drive......... But it looks shite so old fashioned now and out of date looking got to be more exciting cars out there that drive as good but look lot better. VW just don't update there range very much do they... 🤔🤔
Thrash that car lol
I think you are crazy & naive to disclose your auction purchase price. It will come back to bite you at some point. Show the ones you dont buy, not the ones you do.
How would it come back to bite me? Profit isn’t illegal 😂
what about my vw golf r estate 7.5 lol.
4 x 4 lol my one.
Weird you keep commenting this every video.
Yes and will keep on at it lol it is a great car and nobody except you should have it x but have a look at the values