Going to look at a 'new' car today, advice please

Hey guys,

Today im off to see a new car that the family is thinking of buying. It's a 1988 1.3 golf mk2. It all looks to be in good order, but I was wondering what sort of things I should check for when going to look at it? It it the same sort of checks as the mk1? Any bits and bobs would be welcome!

Thanks

Make sure that the mileage is accurate, check the service history and take it for a test drive.

If its cheap, it will be for a reason - try to find what the reason is. Expect a few faults, in fact make a list. Then go onto the Mk2 Golf OC and ask how much it would cost to rectify those kinds of faults. For a mk2 there should be little/no corrosion, though. If there is, look for another, its not worth getting into welding/body restoration on a £250 shed, etc. unless its really easy for you, considering how many other non-rusty ones there are.