2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GT

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: GT
• Version: 2.0 TDI GT DSG FWD Euro 5 5dr (Leather) (138 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 113,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 138 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 138 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

With 113,000 miles on the clock, this 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT has done roughly 28,000 more miles than a typical 2012 Volkswagen Golf. Priced at £1,995, this car is advertised £2,656 below the AskCar estimate of £4,651. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. The AskCar estimate uses 10,548 UK dealer adverts for the Volkswagen Golf, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this car for sale 35 days ago. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. You can find this car at Canon Cars in Kettering. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £2,656 (57%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,651. 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 10,548 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

A 2012 Volkswagen Golf with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £6,000: the median of the 53 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 35 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 1 October 2026 at £1,995. 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 5 November 2026: valid until 3 December 2026.

It failed its MOT on 11 November 2025 (offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear brake pivot has restricted free movement) and passed 1 day later, on 12 November 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: offside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake.

Mileage at that test: 109,085 miles, which matches the advertised 113,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 28,000 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT 2.0 diesel automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,195 to £4,995, as of 5 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT, 2.0 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 102,000 miles. Price: £4,995, £3,000 more than this car. Dealer: Andy Cooper Car Sales in Wisbech. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-183aaa1b2c9d
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT, 2.0 diesel hatchback, silver. Mileage: 153,500 miles. Price: £3,195, £1,200 more than this car. Dealer: Cuxton Road Car Sales in Strood. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-f87ea83e3d85