The 2012 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.2 litres and an output of 77 kW (105 hp).

The asking price is 10,000 €. That is 2,900 € (41%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 7,100 €. The estimate is based on 1,019 comparable cars.

The odometer reads 140,000 km, which works out at about 10,000 km per year. The car was inspected 11/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 11/2026.

Notable equipment:

  • Leather upholstery

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 530 € per year.

The original tyre size is 185/70 R15. The seller is a private individual, Lieto.

Basic information

Registration number
TYS-594
Mileage
140,000 km
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Engine
1.2 l, Petrol
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
162827
Nettiauto ID
15910017

Technical details

Power
77 kW / 105 hp
Top speed
190 km/h
Seats
5
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
123 g/km
Max towing weight
1,200 kg
First registration
13/03/2012
Last inspection
11/2025

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Leather upholstery

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 10,000 €

Well above market price

Market price estimate 7,100 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 1,019 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 2012) 5,680 €
  • Low mileage +1,920 €
  • Automatic transmission +320 €
  • Front-wheel drive −80 €
  • Sold by a private seller −740 €
  • Market price estimate 7,100 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: leather upholstery.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 11/2026

About 3 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 11/2025.

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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
  1. Axles and suspension 14.9

    608 defects·All cars 19

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 13.2

    541 defects·All cars 11.8

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 3.9

    159 defects·All cars 3.3

    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

Private seller · Lieto, Varsinais-Suomi 1 day for sale
8/8/20269/8/202610/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Perustiedot:

  • Vuosimalli: 2012
  • Moottori: 1.2 TSI
  • Vaihteisto: Automaatti (DSG)
  • Mittarilukema: 140 000 km
  • Väri: Musta
  • Katsastus voimassa, seuraava marraskuussa
  • Viimeisin huolto tehty marraskuussa 2025

Varusteet:

  • Sähkötoimiset ikkunat
  • Manuaalinen ilmastointi
  • Penkinlämmittimet
  • Start/Stop-järjestelmä
  • Tummennetut takalasit
  • Kaksi avainta

Renkaat:

  • Kesä- ja talvirenkaat alumiinivanteilla
  • Talvirenkaat nastarenkaat
  • Kesärenkaat lähes uudet

Huollot ja korjaukset:

  • Oikean takapyörän pyöränlaakeri vaihdettu
  • Vasen etulokasuoja vaihdettu kokonaan uuteen aiemman suuren ruostevaurion vuoksi
Auto on ollut säännöllisessä käytössä ja huollettu asianmukaisesti. Valmis ajoon ilman tiedossa olevia välittömiä korjaustarpeita. Ota yhteyttä, niin kerron mielelläni lisää ja sovitaan auton näyttö. TARJOA

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?

Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 10,000 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 7,100 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 1 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 13/03/2012.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 140,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 11/2026. 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 Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 151 € 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 Varsinais-Suomi (Lieto, Varsinais-Suomi).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.