The 2012 Volkswagen Golf Plus is a front-wheel-drive MPV, 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 5,900 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 6,300 €. The estimate is based on 111 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced 2 times, by a total of 1,100 € from the original 7,000 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 12 days and a private seller in about 7 days.

The odometer reads 136,790 km, which works out at about 10,000 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. Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 187,528 km.

Notable equipment:

  • Parking sensors

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 720 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Vantaa.

Basic information

Registration number
TYS-601
Mileage
136,790 km
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Engine
1.4 l, Petrol
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
MPV
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Beige
Tyre size
195/65 R15
Wheel size
15″
Tyre sets
2
In traffic use in Finland
4,738 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WVWZZZ1KZCW539469
maksimi.fi ID
168912
Nettiauto ID
15917803

Technical details

Power
90 kW / 122 hp
Seats
5
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
152 g/km
Kerb weight
1,438 kg
Gross weight
1,990 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,631 × 1,781 × 1,524 mm
Last inspection
7/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Parking sensors

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 5,900 €

At market price

Market price estimate 6,300 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 111 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf Plus, 2012) 7,610 €
  • Manual transmission −560 €
  • Sold by a private seller −750 €
  • Market price estimate 6,300 €

A dealer typically sells this model in about 12 days and a private seller in about 7 days.

5,500 €6,000 €6,500 €7,000 €7,500 €13/8/202614/8/202616/8/202617/8/2026
DatePriceChange
13/08/20267,000 €
14/08/20266,500 €−500 €
15/08/20265,900 €−600 €

Next inspection due around 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.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

695 cars of the Volkswagen GOLF PLUS model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 208 defects leading to a failure, or 29.9 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9. That is clearly 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 11.7

    81 defects·All cars 19

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

  2. Brakes 9.8

    68 defects·All cars 11.8

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 4.7

    33 defects·All cars 3.3

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

The remaining 12.5 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (148). Median mileage 143,000 km.

Sale periods

Private seller, Vantaa, Uusimaa 5 days for sale
11/8/202613/8/202615/8/202617/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
15/08/2026Asking price 6,500 € → 5,900 €
14/08/2026Asking price 7,000 € → 6,500 €

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf Plus cost?

Volkswagen Golf Plus is for sale at 5,900 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 6,300 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 5 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 11/08/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 1,100 € below the original listing price.

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.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 136,790 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

19.1 % of Volkswagen GOLF PLUS cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (695 inspections, median mileage 143,000 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 a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For Volkswagen GOLF PLUS 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 29.9 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 Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 180 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power 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 Plus located?

The car is located in Uusimaa (Vantaa, Uusimaa).

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.