Golf gti cutting out

Hi having trouble with the golf gti 1.8 8v I've just bought drove it from London Saturday just gone drove like a dream  no problem  since getting home I've been driving from work sat at traffic lights  ticking over no problem  lights change  try to set off and it cuts out try to start it fires up cuts straight out wait 5 mins starts first time no problem not sure if it's reliant but driving to work in the morning no problem only on way home only diffrance is on way home I have stereo on could this be connected or just coincidence. 
Cheers

is it a GTI or a carb?

It's a 1.8 8v gti cabriolet 1985 b reg carb.
thanks

righto, if its the original 2e2 carb this thread worth a look:
http://www.vwgolfmk2.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=14917

rubjonny said

righto, if its the original 2e2 carb this thread worth a look:
http://www.vwgolfmk2.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=14917

Cheers ill av a look seems to be when in traffic and fan kicks in

maybe see if the fuel swirl pot is still fitted on the front of the head, perhaps you're having trouble with the fuel vaporising in the lines

Sean Vella said

It's a 1.8 8v gti cabriolet 1985 b reg carb.
thanks

For your info…. If the car has a carburettor then it's not a GTi as all Gti's came with fuel injection, that what the "i" means in the name. It could of had an engine change some time in its life or if it has a Gti badge on the back they could of been changed.
The best thing is add some details and the engine code in your signature then it's always on your posts like I have at the bottom of my posts.