You know you drive a MK2 when you go for second gear, all you get is crunch

Having to explain to people that the rattly noises are fine

You know you drive a MK2 when you go to fix anything all you need is an Allen key, a 10mm spanner & a hammer

You know you drive a MK2 when there is a spare heatercore sat in your garage

You know you drive a MK2 when you have 3 keys that look exactly the same but open 3 different things

You know you drive a MK2 when you always get answers from the same (lucky) few people on a forum