2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: Match
• Version: 1.6 TDI Match Manual FWD Euro 5 5dr (104 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 100,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 104 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 119 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

At 100,000 miles, this 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match has covered about 16,800 more miles than other 2012 Volkswagen Golf cars. The AskCar estimate for this car is £3,612, but it is priced at £2,450, a difference of £1,162. Ask the dealer to confirm the price and vehicle details. The AskCar estimate draws on 10,393 Volkswagen Golf adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 24 days ago. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by OSJ Motor Company in Barnsley. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

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Price

Far below the going rate: £1,162 (32%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,612. 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 10,393 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2012 Volkswagen Golf with the 1.6 diesel engine is typically advertised at £3,700: the median of the 38 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 24 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 9 October 2026 at £2,450. 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 2 November 2026: valid until 21 June 2027.

It failed its MOT on 11 June 2026 (nearside rear service brake excessively binding) and passed later the same day.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 100,210 miles, which matches the advertised 100,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 16,800 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

17 other 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match 1.6 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £1,495 to £6,495, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.6 diesel hatchback, white. Mileage: 101,000 miles. Price: £3,500, £1,050 more than this car. Dealer: Columbus Vehicle Specialists in Kibworth Harcourt. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-faf04321a60b
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.6 diesel hatchback, blue. Mileage: 101,836 miles. Price: £4,295, £1,845 more than this car. Dealer: RTM Motors Cardiff in Cardiff. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-7833b29cb718
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.6 diesel hatchback, grey. Mileage: 94,830 miles. Price: £4,495, £2,045 more than this car. Dealer: Timperley Service Station in Altrincham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-cf6607ae93a8

• The nearest: 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.6 diesel hatchback, blue, 6 miles from this car. Mileage: 133,000 miles. Price: £2,495, the same price as this car. Dealer: Durkar Car Sales in Wakefield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-0509c3cafe6d