2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI Match

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: Match
• Version: 2.0 TDI Match Manual FWD Euro 5 5dr (138 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 116,229 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 138 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 114 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

At 116,229 miles, this 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match has covered about 31,200 more miles than other 2012 Volkswagen Golf cars. Priced at £2,500, this car is advertised £1,342 below the AskCar estimate of £3,842. 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 10,510 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 1 day ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by LIV Motors in Manchester. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 8 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £1,342 (34%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,842. 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 10,510 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 8 November 2026.

A 2012 Volkswagen Golf with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £6,100: the median of the 52 for sale on AskCar, as of 8 November 2026.

Time on sale

AskCar first saw this 2012 Volkswagen Golf advertised 1 day ago. About half of 2012 Volkswagen Golf cars are gone from sale within a month of being advertised: 129 of the 241 first advertised between 11 July 2026 and 5 October 2026.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 7 November 2026 at £2,500. 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 8 November 2026: valid until 27 August 2027.

It has had 15 MOTs. The latest, on 8 August 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 114,851 miles, which matches the advertised 116,229 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 31,200 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

5 other 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match 2.0 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,995 to £5,500, as of 8 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 2.0 diesel hatchback, grey. Mileage: 105,000 miles. Price: £4,470, £1,970 more than this car. Dealer: Dace Specialist Car Centre Manchester - Trading Standards Approved in Manchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-f1d74a3cf82d
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 2.0 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 134,000 miles. Price: £2,995, £495 more than this car. Dealer: PSF Cars in Macclesfield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-00640927e4f0
• 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match, 2.0 diesel hatchback, white. Mileage: 95,580 miles. Price: £5,500, £3,000 more than this car. Dealer: Gilmores Car Sales in Newry. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-d71810e6efaa