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: 137,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 138 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 126 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT has covered 137,000 miles, around 52,500 more miles than is typical for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £3,460. It is priced at £5,195, which is £1,735 above that estimate. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 10,545 Volkswagen Golf adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. It first appeared in our advert records 114 days ago. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 11 June 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by C F Vehicle Wholesale in Derby. 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: £1,735 (50%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,460.

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 114 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 13 July 2026 at £5,195. 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: the latest record we hold ran out on 11 June 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 12 June 2025 (offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP NOT ATTACHED; nearside front outer suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH ALSO WORN) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BUSHES; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 133,790 miles, which matches the advertised 137,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 52,500 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 £2,995 to £8,995, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT, 2.0 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 130,000 miles. Price: £2,995, £2,200 less than this car. Dealer: VAG Tech Solution in Manchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-9e8306de5560
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT, 2.0 diesel hatchback, white. Mileage: 145,000 miles. Price: £3,975, £1,220 less 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, £1,200 less 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, red, 29 miles from this car. Mileage: 99,000 miles. Price: £4,295, £900 less than this car. Dealer: Wolvey Car Sales in Hinckley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-e2b0cea1ed6c