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2008 Volkswagen R32

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 25, 2025.

$21,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
2008
Make and model
Volkswagen Golf GTI, R and Rabbit GTI
Generation
Golf GTI and R32 Mk5
Version
R32 Mk5
Miles shown
46,000
Gearbox
Dual-clutch automatic
VIN
WVWKC71K38W038405
Title
Clean
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 24 comparable sales, 47% over its top.

Middle half of sales$7,150 to $14,250
Median$9,750
Sales behind it24Likely

From 24 sales of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, R and Rabbit GTI R32 Mk5 (Golf GTI and R32 Mk5) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,150 and $14,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2008 Volkswagen R32Bring a Trailer, June 5, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 5, 2026$7,000
2008 Volkswagen R32Bring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2025$6,800
2008 Volkswagen R32Bring a Trailer, Nov. 15, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 15, 2024$14,000
2008 Volkswagen R32Bring a Trailer, Jan. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 16, 2025$16,775
2008 Volkswagen R32Bring a Trailer, Oct. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 4, 2026$8,500
2008 Volkswagen R32Bring a Trailer, May 20, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 20, 2026$7,300
2008 Volkswagen R32Bring a Trailer, April 20, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 20, 2025$16,900
2008 Volkswagen R32Cars & Bids, Dec. 19, 2025Cars & BidsDec. 19, 2025$24,000