www.cabby-info.com has a good what to look for in buying a rabbit...Just ignore the stuff about the top 
after all it is a convertible site.
Diesels need to start the first time after 7-10 seconds max, there shouldn't be too much excessive smoke, and no air bubbles in the clear line.
253K is 100K less than on mine when I sold it after 20 years.
Are you buying it for the diesel title to avoid emissions? then going to convert it to a gasser, or is it that you are doing a 1.8tdi swap?
or turboing it. as I would pay very close attention to the lower frame so get under it with a flashlight to inspect the suspension and body for rust or holes in the floorboards.
Check the undercarraige as making it a sleeper you will want to be adding sway bars, and strut stiffeners, and a solid frame is totally required.
after all it is a convertible site.Diesels need to start the first time after 7-10 seconds max, there shouldn't be too much excessive smoke, and no air bubbles in the clear line.
253K is 100K less than on mine when I sold it after 20 years.
Are you buying it for the diesel title to avoid emissions? then going to convert it to a gasser, or is it that you are doing a 1.8tdi swap?
or turboing it. as I would pay very close attention to the lower frame so get under it with a flashlight to inspect the suspension and body for rust or holes in the floorboards.
Check the undercarraige as making it a sleeper you will want to be adding sway bars, and strut stiffeners, and a solid frame is totally required.
