2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Manual FWD Euro 5 (s/s) 2dr Cabriolet (104 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 39,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 104 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 117 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf SE is advertised with 39,000 miles, approximately 44,200 below the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £5,995, which is £575 above the AskCar estimate of £5,420. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,393 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. We first saw this car advertised 48 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £500. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by Browns Autos in Brighton. 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

Above the going rate: £575 (10%) over the AskCar estimate of £5,420.

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 48 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 15 September 2026 at £6,495. Its asking price is now £5,995, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 22 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 15 September 2026: £6,495
• 22 October 2026: £5,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 5 July 2027.

It has had 14 MOTs. The latest, on 6 July 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 38,120 miles, which matches the advertised 39,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 44,200 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

3 other 2012 Volkswagen Golf SE 1.6 diesel manual convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £4,499 to £4,999, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Golf SE, 1.6 diesel convertible, grey. Mileage: 29,000 miles. Price: £4,999, £996 less than this car. Dealer: Harlequin Motor Company in Bristol. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-cdf06aab13ed
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf SE, 1.6 diesel convertible, red. Mileage: 71,000 miles. Price: £4,795, £1,200 less than this car. Dealer: The Oaks Motor Company in Worcester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-6a2055434057
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf SE, 1.6 diesel convertible, white. Mileage: 72,907 miles. Price: £4,499, £1,496 less than this car. Dealer: Red Lion Motors in Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-12b4ec0b9dfa