2008 Volkswagen Golf 3.2 V6 R32

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: R32
• Version: 3.2 V6 R32 DSG 4WD Euro 4 5dr (247 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 82,219 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 3.2 litres, 247 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 231 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 82,219 miles on the clock, this 2008 Volkswagen Golf R32 has done roughly 15,300 fewer miles than a typical 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Its asking price of £8,950 is £1,670 below the AskCar estimate of £10,620. The AskCar estimate draws on 10,393 Volkswagen Golf adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 38 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £550. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at SL Motor Traders in Watford. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £1,670 (15%) under the AskCar estimate of £10,620.

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 10,393 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2008 Volkswagen Golf with the 3.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £11,000: the median of the 11 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 38 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £9,500. Its asking price is now £8,950, £550 less. The latest price cut was seen on 20 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 25 September 2026: £9,500
• 20 October 2026: £8,950

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 4 February 2027.

It failed its MOT on 27 January 2026 (nearside inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; and 1 more) and passed 9 days later, on 5 February 2026.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 82,129 miles, which matches the advertised 82,219 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 15,300 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2008 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

7 other 2008 Volkswagen Golf R32 3.2 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £5,490 to £19,995, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 Volkswagen Golf R32, 3.2 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 85,000 miles. Price: £10,995, £2,045 more than this car. Dealer: K-Carz in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-e09b769031af
• 2008 Volkswagen Golf R32, 3.2 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 62,000 miles. Price: £15,000, £6,050 more than this car. Dealer: FS Performance in Luton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-367a8fe1bcaa
• 2008 Volkswagen Golf R32, 3.2 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 109,000 miles. Price: £9,989, £1,039 more than this car. Dealer: Motors Inc in Keighley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-74e9d977f861