Looking for GTI MK1 1.6 Reg: TGW69X

Hello

i am new to the forum!

i have had a keen interest in MK1 GTIs now for a long time….and have decided to try and track down a mars red 1.6 Golf GTI MK1 that my dad owned in the 80s he Reg: TGW69X

i think it would be pretty cool to purchase it back…and what better mk1 gti to own than the one my dad used to drive around in the 80s! please help me locate the owner and get in contact..i am a serious buyer and will not waste time!

Any help will be much appreciated.

thank you in advance!!

 

Welcome to the club first of all! 

Well I've got sad news for you I'm afraid. 
The car has not been on the road since the 1st of March 1994! 

Looks like your going to have to choose another one and fall in love with that. 

Lol thanks for your quick reply!

How do you know that it's been off the road since 1st March 1994?

mk1gtikb said

Lol thanks for your quick reply!

How do you know that it's been off the road since 1st March 1994?

You can check online via the DVLA

Ahh yes I already checked this out!…. But does this mean it doesn't exist anymore? Wouldn't mind restoring it if it's out there ! ðŸ~�

Welcome aboard,
There is the register on here to sift through.
You never know it may be tucked up in someone's garage…??

Hi chortle
What do you mean by register to sift through?

And yes that's what I'm hoping for!

chortle said

Welcome aboard,
There is the register on here to sift through.
You never know it may be tucked up in someone's garage…??

Hi chortle
What do you mean by register to sift through?

And yes that's what I'm hoping for!

lambrettalee said

mk1gtikb said

Lol thanks for your quick reply!

How do you know that it's been off the road since 1st March 1994?

You can check online via the DVLA

Ahh yes I already checked this out!…. But does this mean it doesn't exist anymore? Wouldn't mind restoring it if it's out there ! ðŸÂ~Â�

If it had just been taken off road and stored somewhere it should be showing as Sorn'd - the only way if it's still around would be if DVLA can't track the owner to fine them for not declaring Sorn or taxing it.

So pretty much 99% it's been scrapped I am afraid.
 

RichardHall said

If it had just been taken off road and stored somewhere it should be showing as Sorn'd -
 

If it wasn't taxed at the point SORN became law then it can still be out there unsorn which I don't think is illegal.
Just imagine all the cars that got scrapped over the years but were never declared as scrapped.
Once you have either taxed or Sorn it since then either must continue.
 
I've got a MK1 stashed which has been off the road since 1998. In my name but never been sorned.
I'm sure I read that if you have a vehicle SORN for more than five years you can now remove the number plate off it to put on another vehicle. Before it had to be MOT'd and taxed.
They've also changed if you have a number plate on retention. Before it was £25 per year to renew. Now its free and the certificate lasts for  10 years.

Chances of it being out there are slim mind. I've never done it myself but I believe you can contact DVLA and they will tell you the last recorded keeper for a small fee.