[petet16]

Practical Classics price guide values a mk4 between £700 for something needing plenty of work to £3600 for a minter, 2k should get you something with an mot and in usable condition but probably needing some tidying.

Something else I remembered about the engine, the thrust washers are prone to wearing, so to check, with the engine running get someone to operate the clutch and watch the crank pulley for in and out movement.