2012 Volkswagen Golf R
WVWRF7AJ4CW319263
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· $2,805 below typical price
Midvale, UT
This 2012 Volkswagen Golf R is listed at $11,995 with 146,117 miles in Midvale, UT.
Sold by Genesis Auto Sales
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2012 Volkswagen Golf R
VIN WVWRF7AJ4CW319263
Market price range
Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 8, 2026This vehicle: $11,995 — $2,805 below the typical market price ($14,800)
Asking $11,995 · typical market price $14,800 · based on 9 comparable same-build listings.
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2012 Volkswagen Golf R for sale near MidvaleUT
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Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN WVWRF7AJ4CW319263, spanning 1 day.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Auto Sales | Midvale, UT 84047 | $11,995 | 146,117 mi | 2026-03-20 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Auto Sales | Midvale, UT 84047 | $11,995 | 146,117 mi | 2026-03-21 | 25 d ago |
| Volkswagen Southtowne | South Jordan, UT 84095 | $12,999 | 145,971 mi | 2026-03-04 | 91 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WVWRF7AJ4CW319263Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ 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 August 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 August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Volkswagen Golf over the last 6 months — the market firmed $479 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $7,995 |
| May 2026 | $8,992 |
| June 2026 | $7,995 |
| July 2026 | $7,914 |
| August 2026 | $7,044 |
| September 2026 | $8,474 |
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 R (this car) | $11,995 | 9 | — |
| 2013 Toyota Prius | $10,194 | 9 | −$1,801 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Beetle | $9,241 | 8 | −$2,754 |
| 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 | $6,466 | 6 | −$5,529 |
| 2012 Subaru Impreza | $6,795 | 5 | −$5,200 |
| 2014 Ford Focus | $10,349 | 5 | −$1,646 |
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 | 31 | $8,300 | 100% | 111,641 mi |
| 2013 | 66 | $8,098 | 98% | 111,339 mi |
| 2012 | 77 | $7,995 | 96% | 121,861 mi |
| 2011 | 51 | $7,199 | 87% | 117,967 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
