About this Collectable

An original Golf VR6 is a special car. For those who found the GTi insufficient or too ordinary, Volkswagen had a special model, and the VR6 was more or less the predecessor of the current R models, but with a special 6-cylinder engine in the front. Unfortunately, most VR6s have been ruined by questionable tuning or improper use. The engine resembled a 6-cylinder in-line, but had a V-shape with a very small angle. Hence the name: V (V6) and R (Reihen) six-cylinder. Nice and compact with a wonderful sound. The engine delivered almost 180 hp to the crankshaft and could be ordered with a manual or automatic transmission. In the latter case, these are usually the better examples that have been driven less “sportily”.

The VR6 offered here was originally delivered in Germany on 25 November 1996 to Mr Willi Weesbach and his wife Emilie from Krefeld by Volkswagen Zentrum Krefeld - Tölke & Fischer. (Weesbach was the founder of the Weesbach Institut in Krefeld, now known as NOWUM-Energy). The VR6 then underwent regular maintenance at Volkswagen Zentrum Krefeld - Tölke & Fischer and at the Audi and Volkswagen dealer Brüne in Essen with a mobility guarantee until 25 October 2006. In September 2008, Marco Hof (known for importing special youngtimers) imported the VR6 and registered it in the Netherlands on 14 October 2008, then sold it to an enthusiast from Beverwijk on 13 October 2009. On 30 August 2010, the current owner purchased the VR6 from Marco Hof and has since had it serviced at Autobedrijf John Visser in Alkmaar. The car's extras include an original electric sliding sunroof, climate control and a VW Gamma Radio. The mounted (BBS) cross-spoke rims look great on the car. With less than 120,000 verifiable kilometres on the odometer, the VR6 has barely been driven!

Our opinion

In the early 1990s, a Golf VR6 was the hot hatch you wanted to have. The car had almost iconic status and was highly sought after despite its hefty price tag. Compared to a current Golf GTi or R, it may no longer be such a crowd puller, but the sound and comfort of a 6-cylinder will never return in a compact car. As far as we are concerned, it is an icon that should not be missing from any collection. A VR6 with a history like this is rare, so don't miss out!

About the seller

The current owner is a true car enthusiast with a preference for compact cars with relatively high power. He always wanted to own an icon from his youth: the Golf VR6. When you drove to the winter sports resorts in the early 1990s, you were mainly overtaken by Porsches and Golf VR6s that blew past you. That image has always stayed with him. So he got a Golf VR6, but unfortunately had to part with it after an accident. Fortunately, this example, imported by Marco Hof, came along. The VR6 is always kept indoors and is only taken out a few times a year for meetings such as Classics & Coffee. For daily use, a Golf 6 GTI and a Golf 7 R were available, in addition to a lease car. Now there is a desire to buy a beautiful classic spider, and with three other nice cars and limited space, Jan has decided to say goodbye to this beautiful VR6.

Technical details

The specifications, upgrades and maintenance history below provide a complete picture of the condition and equipment of this Volkswagen Golf VR6.

Equipment

This Golf VR6 is equipped with, among other things:

  • Automatic gearbox
  • ABS
  • Passenger airbag
  • Cruise control, 
  • Electric windows front and rear
  • Electrically adjustable mirrors
  • Climate control
  • Electric sunroof
  • Original VW Gamma radio cassette player with original extra tweeters, 
  • Rear headrests

Maintenance history 

08-11-1999 - 15,191 km - Regular maintenance with mobility guarantee VW Brün Essen
20-11-2000 - 21,056 km - Regular maintenance with mobility guarantee VW Tölke & Fischer, Krefeld 
10-10-2001 - 25,380 km - Regular maintenance with mobility guarantee VW Brüne, Essen
27-11-2002 - 29,970 km - Regular maintenance with mobility guarantee VW Brüne, Essen
15-10-2003 - 33,020 km - Regular maintenance with mobility guarantee VW Brüne, Essen
25-10-2005 - 40,096 km - Regular maintenance with mobility guarantee VW Brüne, Essen
20-11-2006 - 42,641 km - valuation report Dipl.-Ing. Ottot-L. Peus, IHK Essen 
05-12-2006 - 42,000 km - Two new tyres Brüne, Essen 
02-10-2007 - 55,200 km - TÜV Dekra, Essen 
26-09-2008 - 66,201 km - Regular maintenance Bosch Car Service - Piet Smink, Hoogland
02-12-2008 - 68,121 km - Brake test Autobedrijf Centraal 
26-11-2009 - 71,522 km - Oil and air conditioning service, replacement of gaskets H. Vendel autotechniek, Haarlem 
26-04-2010 - 72,907 km - Wheel alignment Kwik-Fit, Heemskerk 
30-07-2010 - 73,123 km - Oil service Willem Los Autobedrijf, Beverwijk 
24-11-2010 - 73,835 km - Various maintenance and stabiliser bar replacement at John Visser Car Company, Alkmaar 
11-01-2011 - 74,266 km - New battery at John Visser Car Company, Alkmaar 
09-05-2011 - 75,091 km - Gearbox oil service at John Visser Car Company, Alkmaar 
20-07-2011 - 75,853 km - MOT at John Visser Car Company, Alkmaar 
01-12-2011 - 77,571 km - Winter check John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
09-07-2012 - 81,321 km - Various checks John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
02-08-2012 - 81,564 km - Major service, including replacement of brake pads John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
12-07-2013 - 86,605 km - MOT and minor maintenance John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
03-09-2013 - Water leak repaired John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
05-08-2014 - 90,055 km - Major service John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
17-02-2015 - 92,651 km - Rear windscreen wiper and rear shock absorbers replaced John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
11-08-2015 - 94,208 km - Minor service and MOT, tyres replaced John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
07-09-2015 - Valve replaced John Visser Car Company Alkmaar
13-10-2015 - 94,815 km - Door locks replaced John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
05-08-2016 - 98,454 km - Major service and MOT John Visser Car Company Alkmaar
20-07-2017 - 103,132 km - Minor service and MOT John Visser Car Company Alkmaar
19-03-2018 - 106,941 km - ABS fault repaired John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
07-08-2018 - 108,914 km - MOT and wheel bearing replaced John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
08-10-2018 - CV joint replaced John Visser Car Company Alkmaar
30-04-2019 - 111,357 km - Steering knuckle replaced John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
25-09-2019 - 114,056 km - MOT and major maintenance, both technical and aesthetic, various parts replaced, parts sprayed and, among other things, rims powder coated John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
23-04-2020 - 116,102 km - Gearbox reconditioned John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
13-08-2020 - 116,706 km - MOT John Visser Car Company Alkmaar
30-08-2021 - 117,112 km - MOT, wiper blades replaced John Visser Car Company Alkmaar
24-08-2022 - 118,214 km - MOT and minor maintenance John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
09-08-2023 - 118,490 km - MOT and minor maintenance John Visser Car Company Alkmaar 
21-08-2024 - 118,978 km - MOT and minor maintenance John Visser Car Company Alkmaar

Modifications 

None, this VR6 is completely original

Comments

This VR6 still looks great for its age. A small rust spot on the sill and a spot on the window frame need to be addressed at some point. The headliner is coming loose in some places. The sills and the left front screen have been repainted for cosmetic reasons. Compared to most VR6s, it is a very neat car with a perfect history.

Included in sale

  • 2 keys
  • Complete documentation
  • Set of matching roof racks

Summary

  • Seller – Jan
  • Seller type – Private
  • Location – Bergen NH
  • Chassis number – WVVZZZ1HZVW258993
  • Registration number – 25-HBP-9
  • Year of manufacture – 25-11-1996
  • First registration in the Netherlands – 14-10-2008
  • Mileage – 119,150 km
  • Verifiable – Yes, see documentation 
  • Warranty – No
  • Margin VAT – Margin car
  • Bodywork – Hatchback
  • Engine – 2.8 litre VR6 with 174 hp
  • Drive – Front-wheel drive
  • Transmission – Automatic
  • Exterior – Silver metallic
  • Interior – Black fabric sports interior
  • Upholstery – Fabric
  • Smoker's car – No
  • Owners – 2 previous owners
  • Tyres – Vredestein 205-50-15, DOT 2019, >6mm

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