The 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Tsi is a front-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.4 litres and an output of 90 kW (122 hp).

The asking price is 3,450 €. That is 1,150 € (25%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,600 €. The estimate is based on 1,076 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 8 days.

The odometer reads 296,000 km, which works out at about 21,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 8/2026. There are 1,888 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 181,557 km.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Parking sensors

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 680 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is Juka Cars, Kempele.

Basic information

Registration number
NIY-855
Mileage
296,000 km
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Engine
1.4 l, Petrol
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
White
In traffic use in Finland
1,888 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WVWZZZ1KZDM623517
maksimi.fi ID
165856
Nettiauto ID
15916266

Technical details

Power
90 kW / 122 hp
Top speed
201 km/h
Fuel consumption
8.3 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
146 g/km
Kerb weight
1,394 kg
Gross weight
1,940 kg
Max towing weight
1,300 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
690 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,631 × 1,781 × 1,524 mm
First registration
30/10/2012
Last inspection
8/2025

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Parking sensors
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 3,450 €

Well below market price

Market price estimate 4,600 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 1,076 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 2012) 4,700 €
  • Sold by a dealer +230 €
  • Fuel-operated parking heater +200 €
  • Front-wheel drive −50 €
  • Manual transmission −210 €
  • Body type: Estate −270 €
  • Market price estimate 4,600 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: parking sensors, keyless entry and start.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 8 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 8/2026

Less than a month left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2025.

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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

Juka Cars, Kempele, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa 1 day for sale
11/8/202612/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Myyntiin Volkswagen Golf. Taloudellinen 1.4-bensiinimoottori ja 6-vaihteinen manuaalivaihteisto. Mukavasti tilaa niin matkustajille kuin tavaroillekin. Löytyy toimiva kaukosäätöinen Webasto. 2 x renkaat, 2x Avaimet.

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Tsi cost?

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Tsi is for sale at 3,450 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 4,600 €).

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 11/08/2026.

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 30/10/2012.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 296,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2026. 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 manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar, Fuel-operated parking heater, Keyless entry and start, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 174 € 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 195/65 R15.

Where is Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Tsi located?

The car is located in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Kempele, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa).

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.