You know you have a mk2 when:
checking the local breakers to see if they have a 8/16v in is part of your daily routine.
"no its not the same part as a polo or golf" is your catchphrase.
you get into the habit of driving to the part suppliers, taking the damaged part off in the car park, and taking it inside to compare to the golf/polo part they ALWAYS try and sell you.
washers become "adjustment spacers"
you go through headlights faster than oil filters
you have all the tools a mechanic could possibly need in the boot, except that 17mm hex bit you need to check the transmission fluid. (road bolt + 17mm spanner works if the bolt is not rusted in)
axle stands are part of the car tool kit.
"I heard your car before i saw it"
70mph feels sloooowwww