£12,362 • £10,000 - £12,000
2003 Volkswagen Golf R32 A rare example of this very desirable hot hatch
United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32, with a manual gearbox and finished in metallic blue with black leather, has had only 3 owners and 78,000 miles. It comes with a comprehensive history, including original purchase invoice, old MOTs, receipts, and a service book with 15 stamps.
While the car has been well-maintained and remains largely stock, it does have a Category N insurance loss recorded due to light vandal damage in 2019, which was repaired. It also includes a cherished number plate and has been owned and maintained by mature owners.
Condition
6
The car has had light vandal damage, including foot dents to the bonnet, roof and rear quarter, that have been repaired. There is mention of wear on the exterior, interior, and/or wheels. Some reconditioning is required.
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Manual
Transmission:
WVWZZZ1JZ3D019483
Chassis No:
Odometer:
78,000 miles
R26 VWR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Here we have an interesting car that you don’t come across very often, a Volkswagen Golf R32 3-door with the manual gearbox and finished in possibly the best colour of metallic blue with black leather.
The specification is equally as impressive, with all the things that you would want with a ‘hot hatch’ like this; wrap around seats, multi-spoke alloy wheels sat on a matching set of Michelin tyres and even the original factory radio.
The VW was supplied new by VW Motor Services in Bath to a Mr J Sullivan on 31/10/2003 who kept it for a while before it was sold to its next owner.
In total it has only had 3 owners, which is a good thing and very rare for a car such as this, as they usually have multiple owners over a period of time.
The Golf has a nice history with some old MOTs, which sit nicely with the fresh one just carried out; lots of history from one of its previous owners showing where he bought it and for how much; a collection of receipts and invoices; and the original book ...
Points of note
£4,033
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,740
Median Price (Since 2020)
£90,636
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 26 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
77,188 miles
Registration Date
2003-01-31
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 27 2025 with 77,188 miles
Passed
On Sep 25 2024 with 74,177 miles
Passed
On Aug 16 2023 with 74,023 miles
Passed
On Sep 10 2022 with 68,090 miles
Passed
On Sep 03 2021 with 63,457 miles
Passed
On Sep 09 2020 with 61,003 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Mar 21 2020 with 59,657 miles
Passed
On Dec 16 2017 with 58,785 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- slight movement in the steering system inner joints
Failed
On Dec 09 2017 with 58,765 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front position lamp(s) not working both nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- slight movement in the steering system inner joints
Passed
On Dec 10 2016 with 56,277 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Nov 29 2015 with 52,464 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed
On Dec 15 2014 with 50,502 miles
Failed
On Dec 13 2014 with 50,502 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Dec 14 2013 with 47,360 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- engine management lamp is illuminated on dash
Passed
On Dec 18 2012 with 41,427 miles
Failed
On Dec 14 2012 with 41,359 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Dec 21 2011 with 35,264 miles
Failed
On Dec 17 2011 with 35,264 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
User Entered:
- Stone chip on screen
- Engine management light on
- Surface corrosion on rear discs
- Signs nearside rear tyre cracking and wearing
Passed
On Aug 23 2010 with 30,067 miles
Failed
On Aug 20 2010 with 30,000 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
User Entered:
- Nail in offside rear tyre
- catalyst heat sheild rattling
Passed
On Aug 20 2009 with 26,179 miles
Passed
On Apr 03 2007 with 19,885 miles
Failed
On Apr 03 2007 with 19,885 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On Feb 03 2006 with 15,992 miles
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