£13,720 (Est: £9,500 - £8,500)
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MK5 R32 3.2 V6 4MOTION
SWVA • UK • 30 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£13,720 (Est: £9,500 - £8,500)
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MK5 R32 3.2 V6 4MOTION
UK • 30 Apr 2026 • Lot 44
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Mk5 Golf R32 is a desirable and increasingly collectible hot hatch, finished in Rising Blue Metallic over Black leather. It features low ownership with just two former keepers, a genuine 42,040 miles from new, and a strong service record with extensive documentation.
Condition
8
The car is described as a 'brilliant example' and 'particularly well-preserved and carefully maintained modern classic hot hatch.' There are no mentions of dents, paint damage, or curb marks. The car benefits from consistent and well-recorded maintenance throughout its life. Therefore, I rate it as Excellent.
/ 10
42,040 miles
RHD
United Kingdom
WP57LUA
2008
Auction
£13,720 (Est: £9,500 - £8,500)
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MK5 R32 3.2 V6 4MOTION
SWVA • UK • 30 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
In Brief:
A smashing example of a Mk5 R32
Finished in the launch colour; Rising Blue Metallic over a Black leather interior Owned by The Vendor for the last 2 years Just 2 former keepers A wealth of history including invoices and a stamped service book included Genuine 42,040 miles from new
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A brilliant example of the desirable and increasingly collectible Mk5 Volkswagen Golf R32 that is finished in the launch colour; Rising Blue Metallic over a Black leather interior.
Showing just two former keepers on the V5C and boasting a genuine 42,040 miles from new, this is a particularly well-preserved and carefully maintained modern classic hot hatch.
Maintenance & Condition:
This example benefits from consistent and well-recorded maintenance throughout its life.
The service book displays an impressive 15 stamps, covering mileage from 5,576 miles in 2009 through to 41,908 miles in February 2026, closely supporting the indicated mileage of 42,040 miles.
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Price Analysis vs Other Golf R32s
£4,033
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,837
Median Price (Since 2020)
£90,636
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 2nd Feb 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
41,898 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd Feb 2026, 41,898 miles
Passed
On 16th Jul 2024, 40,577 miles
Passed
On 12th Jul 2023, 39,134 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On 5th Jul 2022, 36,221 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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61-62 Aston Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NE, England
Operating from Poole, Dorset, SWVA is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment and appraisal services.
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