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2012 Volkswagen Golf R
VIN
WVWPF7AJ3CW341066
GOOD DEAL
· $1,480 below typical price
Vancouver, WA
Listed at
$14,998
typical market $16,478 · 29 comps
This 2012 Volkswagen Golf R is listed at $14,998 with 99,737 miles in Vancouver, WA.
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Sold by Used Imports
9408 Ne Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98665
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VIN report
2012 Volkswagen Golf R
VIN WVWPF7AJ3CW341066
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Listings
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Market price range
Based on 29 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 2, 2026This vehicle · $14,998
Below market
$11,900
Typical price
$16,478
Above market
$19,398
This vehicle: $14,998 — $1,480 below the typical market price ($16,478)
Asking $14,998 · typical market price $16,478 · based on 29 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
May 20, 2026 · $14,998
May 24, 2026 · $14,998
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN WVWPF7AJ3CW341066, spanning 4 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Used Imports | Vancouver, WA 98665 | $14,998 | 99,737 mi | 2026-05-24 | 3 h ago |
| Used LLC | Vancouver, WA 98665 | $14,998 | 99,737 mi | 2026-05-20 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Used LLC | Vancouver, WA 98665 | $14,998 | 99,737 mi | 2026-05-23 | 43 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WVWPF7AJ3CW341066Trim
R
Engine
Horsepower
256.00
Transmission
Manual/Standard
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
26
MPG
City
24
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
$1,790
/yr est. fuel
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.
Fuel
$8,950
Insurance
$5,950
Maintenance & repairs
$8,050
Total, 5 years
$22,950
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 September 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 26 MPG.
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Volkswagen Golf 4 DR FWD
6 recall campaigns on this model year
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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 September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Volkswagen Golf over the last 6 months — the market firmed $958 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $8,992 |
| June 2026 | $7,995 |
| July 2026 | $7,855 |
| August 2026 | $7,148 |
| September 2026 | $7,855 |
| October 2026 | $9,950 |
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As of October 2, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Volkswagen Golf in this catalog, the 2012 Ford Fusion has the lowest median asking price ($6,695, 525 listings with photos) and the 2012 Toyota Prius C the highest ($7,999, 81 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 2, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Volkswagen Golf
R · United States
$14,998Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $14,800 · 8 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $11,995–$14,998
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf R | $14,800 | $11,995–$14,998 | 8 |
| 2012 Ford Fusion All trims | $6,695 | $4,997–$8,427 | 525 |
| 2012 Buick Lacrosse All trims | $7,999 | $5,500–$9,995 | 131 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Impala All trims | $6,878 | $4,995–$8,100 | 244 |
| 2012 Ford Taurus All trims | $7,823 | $5,495–$9,000 | 79 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius C All trims | $7,999 | $6,995–$9,800 | 81 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 2, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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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 | 39 | $8,885 | 100% | 114,591 mi |
| 2013 | 74 | $8,444 | 95% | 106,382 mi |
| 2012 | 60 | $7,920 | 89% | 126,847 mi |
| 2011 | 47 | $7,836 | 88% | 116,231 mi |
| 2010 | 15 | $7,450 | 84% | 106,978 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
