2012 Volkswagen Golf
WVWDB7AJ3CW264665
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· $1,186 below typical price
Lemon Grove, CA
This 2012 Volkswagen Golf is listed at $5,959 with 128,712 miles in Lemon Grove, CA.
Market price range
Based on 17 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026This vehicle: $5,959 — $1,186 below the typical market price ($7,145)
Asking $5,959 · typical market price $7,145 · based on 17 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price increased $96 (+1.6%) over 2 days.
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN WVWDB7AJ3CW264665, spanning 2 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sandiegocarforsale.com | Lemon Grove, CA 91945 | $5,959 | 128,712 mi | 2026-08-20 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sandiegocarforsale.com | Lemon Grove, CA 91945 | $5,995 | 128,712 mi | 2026-08-20 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WVWDB7AJ3CW264665- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 26 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Volkswagen Golf likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Volkswagen Golf has 6 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 26 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Volkswagen Golf 4 DR FWD
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UNKNOWN OR OTHERVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and…NHTSA campaign 18V329000
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat…NHTSA campaign 18V148000
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC,…NHTSA campaign 16V078000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Volkswagen Golf over the last 6 months — the market softened $803 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $8,800 |
| April 2026 | $7,995 |
| May 2026 | $8,995 |
| June 2026 | $8,099 |
| July 2026 | $7,994 |
| August 2026 | $7,997 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf (this car) | $5,959 | 17 | — |
| 2013 Toyota Prius | $9,470 | 3 | +$3,511 |
| 2014 Nissan Versa Note | $4,469 | 2 | −$1,490 |
| 2012 Ford Focus | $5,534 | 2 | −$425 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 4 · 2010–2014What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 18 | $9,096 | 100% | 104,563 mi |
| 2013 | 66 | $7,994 | 88% | 114,805 mi |
| 2012 | 60 | $8,198 | 90% | 120,838 mi |
| 2011 | 29 | $7,099 | 78% | 125,919 mi |
| 2010 | 10 | $5,270 | 58% | 119,775 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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