2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Edition 40

Highlights

• Edition 40 Clubsport chassis 001

• Numerous performance enhancements

• Stage 2 tune by VRS Performance - 397bhp

• Clubsport S front brake upgrade

• Heated factory Recaro bucket seats

Overview

Volkswagen has a long tradition of celebrating milestone birthdays with ‘edition’ cars. And the Edition 40 - also known as the MK7 Golf GTI Clubsport - was no exception. Marketed to owners as a collectors’ item from the word go, with marketing suggesting that you should buy two, one to drive and one to keep. The Clubsport was lighter and cleverer than its R-badged ‘big’ brother, thanks to a significant weight reduction of over 100kg, a more complex and intelligent chassis, and a claimed 10% stiffer spring rate.

Purchased by the seller in March 2019, this example boasts a hefty power upgrade to just shy of 400bhp thanks to a rolling road remap by VRS Performance - the process and commentary for which has been video–documented. It comes with a number of tasteful supporting modifications and upgrades, meaning this Clubsport out-guns both the R and the more track-focused Clubsport S, all whilst retaining the usability of a five-door Golf with rear seats. 

Offered for sale in very good condition throughout and with the added provenance of being chassis 001 of 1,000 this Clubsport would make an excellent addition to any marque enthusiast or collectors garage, and would make for a formidable daily driver, weekend toy or trackday weapon.

History and documentation 

• Registered 28 Jul 2016

• Service invoices as follows: Mar 2025 @ 97,834 miles, Jun 2023 @ 86,965 miles, Aug 2022 @ 76,484 miles, Jul 2021 @ 68,403 miles, Oct 2020 @ 62,637 miles, Jan 2020 @ 54,992 miles

• Re-mapped by VRS Performance in August 2021 to ‘stage 2’ with a video on their YouTube channel showing the process and commentary on the car

• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates

• Original VW purchase invoice

• Two keys

• Current MOT with no advisories expires 04 Aug 2025

• V5 present in owner’s name

• HPI clear with a marker for plate transfer

• The private registration seen in the photographs is not included in the sale, and the car will revert to the registration MM16 HNY

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Clubsport interior in excellent condition throughout, finished in black with classic GTI centres

• Aluminum shift paddles

• Clubsport chassis 001 plaque 

• Both front heated Recaro seats are in excellent condition, showing only some very light wear to the driver’s seat base and outer bolster

• The rear seats are in excellent shape, with only some minor scuffs noted to the outer edge of the offside rear seat base

• There are some light usage marks to the high-traffic areas such as the shifter, door sill covers, lower dashboard plastics and steering wheel

• The Alcantara steering wheel has faded and gone ‘flat’ as is typical of this material

• In the rear, the spare wheel is present under the boot floor, and the boot generally presents well

• Looking closer, we have noted a few scuffs to the boot plastic trims, as well as a more notable patch of scratches at the top of the boot trim under the spoiler

• No reported faults

• Overall, a very well-presented cabin for a car that has just shy of 100,000 miles on the odometer, which is testament to careful usage and VW’s build quality of the MK7-era Golf

Exterior

• Resplendent in white with contrasting black roof, mirrors and Clubsport graphics, this Ed40 presents in very good order

• The front end and mirror caps exhibit the usual stone chips and light marks typical of a high-performance vehicle

• All four wheels present well, though the two rear wheels exhibit some light kerb rash and lacquer damage 

• The seller notes that both rear tyres are likely to need replacement in the near future, though they are ‘serviceable’ for now

• Elsewhere, there is a larger scuff below the NS front washer jet on the bumper, a few small scuffs on the upper edge of the rear bumper, and the rear towing eye cover has been scratched

• A fastidious owner may wish to have the car machine polished to remove the swirl marks visible in direct sunlight, though this is largely hidden in day-to-day use

• In general, this is a very smart example of the limited-run Edition 40 that any owner could be proud of

Mechanical

• 1,984 cc straight-four turbocharged petrol engine, 

• Remapped by VRS Performance to produce 397bhp and 446.5 lb-ft of torque

• Six-speed dual clutch DSG transmission

• Front wheel drive

• Upgraded Clubsport S front discs and pads

• Rear wheel spacers

• Under the bonnet, the engine bay is in excellent condition

• Upgraded Silicone turbo ‘elbow’ hose

• RacingLine air intake

• Milltek Racing Line exhaust from the downpipe-back

• The seller notes that the original parts are included in the sale of the vehicle should the next owner wish

• No reported faults or issues, with the seller stating the car “sounds amazing” with plenty of noise in sport mode, or nice and sociable in eco mode

Summary

The Golf GTI is arguably the genesis for all hot hatches, and this limited-run Edition 40 Clubsport model remains true to the original MK1’s ethos of everyday usability with plenty of smiles for the driver when the opportunity arises. This particular example benefits from a significant bump in power thanks to a remap from a well-regarded marque specialist, along with a number of considerate performance upgrades and supporting modifications. 

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Bedford, Bedfordshire.