2012 Volkswagen Jetta SEL
3VWGX7AJ5CM307740
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3VWGX7AJ5CM307740- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 27 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has 8 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 27 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SW FWD
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UNKNOWN OR OTHERVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta…NHTSA campaign 19V679000
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf…NHTSA campaign 19V615000
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service…NHTSA campaign 14E007000
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 Jetta from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Volkswagen Jetta over the last 6 months — the market firmed $15 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $6,485 |
| April 2026 | $6,493 |
| May 2026 | $6,500 |
| June 2026 | $6,619 |
| July 2026 | $6,495 |
| August 2026 | $6,500 |
Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2011–2018What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 161 | $11,899 | 100% | 93,438 mi |
| 2017 | 538 | $10,778 | 91% | 98,123 mi |
| 2016 | 395 | $9,400 | 79% | 106,877 mi |
| 2015 | 403 | $8,109 | 68% | 114,466 mi |
| 2014 | 459 | $7,725 | 65% | 116,652 mi |
| 2013 | 353 | $6,995 | 59% | 120,721 mi |
| 2012 | 234 | $6,560 | 55% | 127,185 mi |
| 2011 | 157 | $5,995 | 50% | 140,537 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
