The 2012 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.2 litres and an output of 77 kW (105 hp).
The asking price is 6,900 € (plus a 299 € handling fee). That is 900 € (15%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 6,000 €. The estimate is based on 1,079 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 187,000 km, which works out at about 13,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2027. There are 4,738 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 187,528 km.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 149 € per year
- Insurance 550 € per year
- Financing instalment 105 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 700 € per year.
The original tyre size is 185/70 R15. The seller is Auto-Kilta, Lappeenranta.
Basic information
- Registration number
- XKZ-738
- Mileage
- 187,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.2 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 299 €
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Grey
- In traffic use in Finland
- 4,738 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ1KZCW194891
- maksimi.fi ID
- 162010
- Nettiauto ID
- 15909953
Technical details
- Power
- 77 kW / 105 hp
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 6.5 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 121 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,234 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,750 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,200 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 610 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,631 × 1,781 × 1,524 mm
- First registration
- 12/01/2012
- Last inspection
- 7/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 6,900 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due 7/2027
About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.
Check with TraficomThe due date comes from the listing description, not from the inspection interval.
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.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
- Lappeenrannan automyynti 0201545840
- Saatavissa lisähintaan: Kotiintoimitus koko Suomeen
- Viimeisin huolto tehty 06/2026/183tkm
- Seuraava katsastus 07/2027
- Huoltokirja
- ESP-ajonvakautusjärjestelmä
- Vakionopeudensäädin
- Ajotietokone / monitoiminäyttö
- Kahdet renkaat
- Kumimattosarja
- Sähkötoimiset lasinnostimet edessä ja takana
- Ikkunaturvaverhot
- Radio RCD 310 ja CD-soitin
- Lohkolämmitin ja sisäpistoke
- Manuaalinen ilmastointi
- Sähköisesti säädettävät ja lämmitettävät ulkopeilit
- miikka.torniainen@autokilta.fi
- Myyjä Miikka Torniainen, 0405373149
- otto.kaski@autokilta.fi
- Myyjä Otto Kaski, 0406601404
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?
Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 6,900 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 6,000 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 4 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 08/08/2026.
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 12/01/2012.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 187,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
According to the listing, the next inspection is due 7/2027. 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 manual.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 149 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 185/70 R15.
Where is Volkswagen Golf located?
The car is located in Etelä-Karjala (Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.