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: 101,836 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 104 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 119 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match is advertised with 101,836 miles, approximately 17,300 above the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £4,295, which is £670 above the AskCar estimate of £3,625. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,545 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 40 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is RTM Motors Cardiff, based in Cardiff. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £670 (18%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,625.

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 10,545 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2012 Volkswagen Golf with the 1.6 diesel engine is typically advertised at £3,800: the median of the 43 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 40 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £4,295. 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 4 November 2026: valid until 15 September 2027.

It failed its MOT on 24 August 2026 (nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front upper coil spring fractured or broken; and 3 more) and passed later the same day.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 101,843 miles, which matches the advertised 101,836 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 17,300 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

20 other 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match 1.6 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,490 to £6,495, as of 4 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, £795 less 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, grey. Mileage: 94,830 miles. Price: £4,495, £200 more than this car. Dealer: Timperley Service Station in Altrincham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-cf6607ae93a8
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.6 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 93,446 miles. Price: £3,740, £555 less than this car. Dealer: Midtown Motors in Dunstable. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-45ddb335dee7

• The nearest: 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.6 diesel hatchback, black, 5 miles from this car. Mileage: 123,804 miles. Price: £4,499, £204 more than this car. Dealer: RS Cars in Penarth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-ea0f14d98738