2003 Volkswagen Golf 3.2 R32

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: R32
• Version: 3.2 R32 Manual 4WD Euro 4 3dr (240 bhp)
• Year: 2003
• Mileage: 72,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 3.2 litres, 240 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 276 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32 is 72,000 miles. This car is priced at £7,995, £12,827 below the AskCar estimate of £20,822. Such a large price gap is worth checking with the dealer. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 10,510 Volkswagen Golf adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. It first appeared in our advert records 108 days ago. The latest MOT recorded 80,899 miles, above the advertised mileage. Check this with the dealer. MOT records show an expiry date of 22 March 2027. It is for sale at Cheshire Motor Car Sales in Dukinfield. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 8 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £12,827 (61%) under the AskCar estimate of £20,822. Worth asking the dealer why.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 10,510 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 8 November 2026.

A 2003 Volkswagen Golf with the 3.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £19,000: the median of the 12 for sale on AskCar, as of 8 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 108 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 23 July 2026 at £7,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 8 November 2026: valid until 22 March 2027.

It has had 21 MOTs. The latest, on 23 March 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; and 3 more.

Mileage at that test: 80,899 miles. The advert says 72,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

Advertised mileage is about 9,100 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2003 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

11 other 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32 3.2 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £8,950 to £39,950, as of 8 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32, 3.2 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 75,800 miles. Price: £17,995, £10,000 more than this car. Dealer: Iconic Motors in Dronfield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2003-9dcee967dd21
• 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32, 3.2 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 81,135 miles. Price: £21,995, £14,000 more than this car. Dealer: James Nutt Cars in Redditch. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2003-17527bfe62fa
• 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32, 3.2 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 86,000 miles. Price: £19,995, £12,000 more than this car. Dealer: DW Car Sales in Liverpool. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2003-0040296dba01

• The nearest: 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32, 3.2 petrol hatchback, black, 26 miles from this car. Mileage: 99,978 miles. Price: £16,499, £8,504 more than this car. Dealer: The Carzone Winsford in Winsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2003-016fa95b7bc2