Mk3 Golf oil leak problem!

[TomGutteridge]

Hey Guys,

Long story short.

I'm thinking of buying this mk 3 golf, 1.4, M reg, 52000miles, £600 car.

BUT

It's got an oil leak.

The seller has said he'll get someone to have a look at it tomorrow morning, but i was hoping someone here could tell me what the problem is, how big a job it is, and if it's a major issue or not???
I snapped a few pics so you could see what i'm referring to.
At first he said it was the starter plugs, which he changed, but that made no different what-so-ever :unsure:

Any help would be greatly appreciated.







Many thanks
Tom

[Fanie]

Seems to be coming from the tappet cover which is very comin and cheap to repair on Golfs

[veedubmechanic]

Looks like its coming from the corner of the head gasket. But might also come from a valve cover gasket that leaks in the timing belt cover area and out, but more likely the head gasket