In Brief:

• Possibly one of the tidiest and most cherished R32's on the market
• Moonlight Blue Pearl over Black half-leather König sport seats
• 1 of 57 UK examples in this colour 
• Owned by The Vendor for the last 6 years
• Lots of upkeep including respray & alloy refurb in '21
• Great history file accompanied by stamped service book

Auctioneer's Notes:

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32 is quite possibly one of the best and most cherished examples currently available on the market. Finished in the rare Moonlight Blue Pearl—one of just 57 UK-delivered cars in this colour—it presents superbly, benefiting from significant cosmetic and mechanical attention during its life. Showing a genuine 62,931 miles and enjoyed by The Vendor for the past six years, this is an enthusiast-owned R32 that stands apart from the rest.

Maintenance & Condition:

A bare-metal respray and alloy wheel refurbishment were completed in 2021, with RPF applied to the bonnet, front bumper and sills to protect the fresh finish. Major mechanical work includes replacement of the clutch, dual-mass flywheel, timing chains and tensioners at 46,734 miles. The radiator, air-con radiator and both cooling fans have also been replaced. Overall, the car presents extremely well both inside and out, reflecting careful ownership and significant investment.

History:

The car comes with a strong history file, including MOT certificates, a wealth of invoices and the original Volkswagen bookpack. The pack contains the Passenger Cars handbook, Controls and Equipment handbook, Tips and Maintenance Guide, Technical Data booklet, Service Schedule, and the Golf R32 handbook supplement. The stamped service book shows 10 entries between 2004 at 5,502 miles and 2020 at 59,680 miles. It has had 5 former keepers, with the current owner having cared for it for the last six years.

The Model:

Launched in Europe in 2002 for the 2003 model year, the R32 was the pinnacle of the Mk4 Golf range. Powered by the 3.2-litre DOHC 24v VR6 engine shared with the Audi TT, it produced 238 bhp and utilised Volkswagen’s Haldex-based 4Motion four-wheel drive system. Standard equipment included a six-speed manual gearbox, independent rear suspension, aluminium front control arms, 13.1" brakes with gloss blue calipers, and R32-specific styling. Inside, buyers were treated to Climatronic climate control, König sport seats with R-logo embroidery and Xenon headlamps. Performance remains impressive today, with 0–62 mph achieved in 6.6 seconds.

Sale Insight:

Highly original, beautifully presented and mechanically well-sorted, this R32 sits firmly within collector-grade territory. Its rare Moonlight Blue Pearl finish, documented maintenance and careful ownership will appeal strongly to enthusiasts seeking one of the most iconic performance Golfs of the modern era. A superb opportunity to acquire a well-preserved Mk4 R32—examples of this calibre are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Estimate:
£8,000 - £10,000