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New Members Say Hi! / Side repeater indicators
Hi! My daughter is buying a 1985 GL. For its age, it's in pretty good condition. As expected, there's some rust around the wheel arches which will need attention. It's got all the service paperwork. What else should she look out for?
I was surprised to see that there are no side repeater indicators, just GL badges. I've since discovered that these weren't a legal requirement until April 1986. VW were clearly aware of the changes in requirements as, underneath the badges, the holes are there. Is it worth having them fitted or would that be frowned upon as it would detract from the originality of the vehicle?
I used to own a 1991 Mk2 Driver 1.8 in jade green and, before that, a Mk1 Golf in metallic blue. Sadly, when I did an internet search, both these vehicles no longer seem to exist.