The 2012 Volkswagen Golf is petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 265,000 km, with an engine output of 90 kW (122 hp). Notable equipment includes tow bar and parking sensors. The asking price 8,500 € is about 77% (3,700 €) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price 4,800 €, based on 964 comparable cars. Cars of the same brand account for 11.8 % of all cars first used in 2012 (12,979 cars), the second most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 167 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 375 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 106 € per month, and the original tyre size is 195/65 R15.
Basic information
- Registration number
- KMC-338
- Mileage
- 265,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.4 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Grey
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ1KZDM604693
- maksimi.fi ID
- 152301
- Nettiauto ID
- 15898026
Technical details
- Power
- 90 kW / 122 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 139 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,426 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,970 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,300 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 710 kg
- First registration
- 02/04/2013
- Last inspection
- 4/2026
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Parking sensors
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 8,500 €
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 4/2027
About 8 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 4/2026.
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Failures in the same model series
4,085 cars of the Volkswagen GOLF model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,538 defects leading to a failure, or 37.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 14.9
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 13.2
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 3.9
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 15 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (772). Median mileage 187,000 km.
Figures describe the Volkswagen GOLF model series first registered in 2012, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?
Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 8,500 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 4,800 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 3 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 02/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2012 and was first registered on 02/04/2013.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 265,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 4/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 24.6 % of Volkswagen GOLF cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (4,085 inspections, median mileage 187,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2012 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 12,979 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2012 in traffic use in Finland. That is 11.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 32 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (58.9 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Volkswagen GOLF cars first registered in 2012, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 37.6 defects per 100 inspections, against 41.9 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 167 € per year. The estimate is based on the car's fuel type, CO2 emissions and gross weight.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 195/65 R15.
Where is Volkswagen Golf located?
The car is located in Etelä-Karjala (Taipalsaari, Etelä-Karjala).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.