On the outside, this Oettinger Golf 1 is in excellent condition. The paint is original and shows very well, showing no noticeable flaws. The owner indicates that only the spare tire tray and the windshield bay seem to have been repainted in the past. The body is also in excellent condition, showing no dents or corrosion. The original Oettinger kit is in excellent condition, showing no breakage. The headlights, seals and exterior plastics are in excellent condition. The car is equipped with a 9 bar pre-series grille but the seller indicates that he has the original 11 bar grille.

The interior is in excellent condition. The original cloth upholstery has no tears or marked sagging. The plastics and interior trim are in excellent condition, with no discoloration, deformation or major scratches. All equipment and instrumentation are said to function normally.