2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: Match
• Version: 1.6 TDI Match DSG FWD Euro 5 5dr (104 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 113,991 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 104 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 123 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match has covered 113,991 miles, around 30,800 more miles than is typical for its age. Its asking price of £3,490 is £350 below the AskCar estimate of £3,840. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,393 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. We first recorded this advert 158 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £500. The recorded MOT expired on 1 September 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is for sale at MotoLux Cars in Nelson. 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: £350 (9%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,840.

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 158 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £3,990. Its asking price is now £3,490, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 24 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 May 2026: £3,990
• 27 September 2026: £3,790
• 24 October 2026: £3,490

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 1 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 11 MOTs. The latest, on 1 September 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 111,963 miles, which matches the advertised 113,991 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 30,800 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

3 other 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match 1.6 diesel automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,995 to £6,890, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.6 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 137,360 miles. Price: £2,995, £495 less than this car. Dealer: A1 Car Shop in Arlesey. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-83bef43e76e9
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.6 diesel hatchback, silver. Mileage: 79,000 miles. Price: £4,995, £1,505 more than this car. Dealer: Enzo Cars & Vans in Blackburn. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-7008728d8659
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.6 diesel hatchback, silver. Mileage: 42,870 miles. Price: £6,890, £3,400 more than this car. Dealer: Woburn Cars in Milton Keynes. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-f46fa85846cb