2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GT

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: GT
• Version: 2.0 TDI GT Manual FWD Euro 5 5dr (Leather) (138 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 130,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 138 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 126 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT has covered 130,000 miles. Priced at £2,995, it is advertised £641 below the AskCar estimate of £3,636. The AskCar estimate draws on 10,545 Volkswagen Golf adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this car for sale 9 days ago. The last MOT shows 131,191 miles, more than the advert. This is worth checking with the dealer. Its recorded MOT is valid until 20 September 2027. It is for sale at VAG Tech Solution in Manchester. 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

Good value: £641 (17%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,636.

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 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £6,000: the median of the 53 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 9 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 26 October 2026 at £2,995. 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 4 November 2026: valid until 20 September 2027.

It failed its MOT on 14 September 2026 (nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) and passed 7 days later, on 21 September 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

Mileage at that test: 131,191 miles. The advert says 130,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

Advertised mileage is about 45,500 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

7 other 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT 2.0 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,975 to £8,995, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT, 2.0 diesel hatchback, white. Mileage: 137,000 miles. Price: £5,195, £2,200 more than this car. Dealer: C F Vehicle Wholesale in Derby. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-db82e862d255
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT, 2.0 diesel hatchback, white. Mileage: 145,000 miles. Price: £3,975, £980 more than this car. Dealer: Nick King Car Sales in Gloucester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-a535cf4b70b2
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT, 2.0 diesel hatchback, silver. Mileage: 103,323 miles. Price: £3,995, £1,000 more than this car. Dealer: Norwich Car Centre in Norwich. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-36ac6d2a0aa9

• The nearest: 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT, 2.0 diesel hatchback, white, 23 miles from this car. Mileage: 99,460 miles. Price: £4,375, £1,380 more than this car. Dealer: Pendle Car Sales in Burnley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-0eb88c8bc10a