2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Match

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: Match
• Version: 1.4 TSI Match DSG FWD Euro 5 5dr (120 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 61,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.4 litres, 120 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 138 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match has covered 61,000 miles, around 22,200 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £3,995, this car is advertised £2,645 below the AskCar estimate of £6,640. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,393 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. We first recorded this advert 95 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £1,000. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 20 August 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is for sale at Renegade Motors in Oldham. 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

Far below the going rate: £2,645 (39%) under the AskCar estimate of £6,640. 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 10,393 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2012 Volkswagen Golf with the 1.4 petrol engine is typically advertised at £5,500: the median of the 77 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 95 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 30 July 2026 at £4,995. Its asking price is now £3,995, £1,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 16 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 24 August 2026: £4,995
• 15 September 2026: £5,145
• 29 September 2026: £4,945
• 3 October 2026: £4,795
• 16 October 2026: £3,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 20 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 21 August 2025 (nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick) and passed later the same day.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 60,100 miles, which matches the advertised 61,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 22,200 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

19 other 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match 1.4 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £4,495 to £8,795, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.4 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 64,000 miles. Price: £5,995, £2,000 more than this car. Dealer: Small Cars Online in Taunton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-3d81b088da76
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.4 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 57,800 miles. Price: £6,550, £2,555 more than this car. Dealer: Planet Cars UK in Slough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-8037b0e6b491
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.4 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 54,000 miles. Price: £6,695, £2,700 more than this car. Dealer: Balham Car London in Balham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-6fee3cadf736

• The nearest: 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 1.4 petrol hatchback, blue, 2 miles from this car. Mileage: 104,700 miles. Price: £4,899, £904 more than this car. Dealer: AB Motors in Oldham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-bdefcaa1e612