2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI
WVWDM7AJ4CW338685
ABOVE MARKET
· $5,102 above typical price
This 2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI is listed at $13,351 with 87,000 miles.
Market price range
Based on 6 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 19, 2026This vehicle: $13,351 — above the market range (typical price $8,249)
Asking $13,351 · typical market price $8,249 · based on 6 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN WVWDM7AJ4CW338685, spanning 64 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T&L Auto Sales | 57107 | $13,351 | 87,000 mi | 2026-08-02 |
| T&L Auto Sales | Sioux Falls, SD 57106 | $13,351 | 87,000 mi | 2026-05-30 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WVWDM7AJ4CW338685- ✗ 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 $801 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $8,800 |
| April 2026 | $7,995 |
| May 2026 | $8,995 |
| June 2026 | $8,080 |
| July 2026 | $7,914 |
| August 2026 | $7,999 |
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 TDI (this car) | $13,351 | 6 | — |
| 2014 Ford Focus | $7,516 | 2 | −$5,835 |
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 | 19 | $9,998 | 100% | 100,639 mi |
| 2013 | 74 | $7,994 | 80% | 115,398 mi |
| 2012 | 37 | $7,997 | 80% | 114,824 mi |
| 2011 | 26 | $6,995 | 70% | 131,035 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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