Salvage 2012 Volkswagen Golf for sale

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Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWNM7AJ2CW294593 · 72760436

Keys2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEMANUALDIESEL

Odometer: 260,396 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Lexington, KY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Engine starts

Oct 26, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,065

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDM7AJ0CW352678 · 64644196

Keys2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 131,211 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Phoenix, AZ
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$275Oct 26, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,674

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDB7AJ1CW303642 · 67432196

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 114,069 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Chicago Heights, IL
Title status: Salvage

Oct 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,820

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWBB7AJ4CW115916 · 67712756

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 116,416 mi
Primary damage: Hail
Storage location: Littleton, CO
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$2,700Oct 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,664

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Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDB7AJXCW323842 · 73342126

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 0 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Apopka, FL
Title status: Rebuilt

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,465

EndedUS$450

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, R

WVWPF7AJ7CW275542 · 74174656

Keys2.0L 44 cylALL WHEEL DRIVEMANUALGAS

Odometer: 171,878 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: East Granby, CT

Last bid US$450Oct 23, 2026

Ended

IAA Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWCA7AJ6CW314487 · 12693457

Keys2.5L I-5 DOHC, VVT, regular , 170HPStd

Odometer: 227697 km
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: Garson, ON
Status: Runs & drives

EndedOct 23, 2026

EndedUS$400

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDB7AJXCW326109 · 72338256

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 84,332 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Baltimore, MD
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$4005% of retailOct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,837Repair 112% of value

Ended

IAA Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

3VWPX7AJ8CM669626 · 40093455

Keys2.5L I5 FI DOHC 20V NF4Auto

Odometer: 217553 km
Primary damage: Left Front
Storage location: Nanaimo, BC
Title status: Repairable
Status: Doesn't start

EndedOct 21, 2026

EndedCA$550

IAA Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDA7AJ9CW****** · 40092722

Keys2.5L I-5 DOHC, VVT, regular , 170HPAuto

Odometer: 200266 km
Primary damage: Left Rear
Storage location: Victoria, BC
Title status: Repairable
Status: Doesn't start

Last bid CA$550Oct 16, 2026

EndedCA$150

IAA Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWCA7AJ1CW****** · 12709437

Keys2.5L I-5 DOHC, VVT, regular , 170HPStd

Odometer: 237104 km
Primary damage: Left Side
Storage location: Ottawa, ON
Title status: Repairable
Status: Engine starts

Last bid CA$150Oct 14, 2026

EndedUS$400

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDM7AJ1CW078570 · 71507306

Keys2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 140,245 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Pennsburg, PA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$4005% of retailOct 13, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,887

Ended

IAA Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

3VWPL7AJ1CM****** · 40091691

2.0L I-4 DI, DOHC, turbo, 140HPAUTO

Odometer: 291487 km
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: Kamloops, BC
Title status: Repairable
Status: Doesn't start

EndedOct 9, 2026

EndedUS$225

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWNM7AJ8CW019178 · 70833476

Keys2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 214,435 mi
Seller: Bristol West Insurance
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Indianapolis, IN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$2255% of retailOct 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,840Repair 37% of value

EndedCA$500

IAA Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDA7AJXCW****** · 12676898

Keys2.5L I5 FI DOHC 20V NF4Auto

Odometer: 200059 km
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: London, ON
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid CA$500Oct 9, 2026

EndedUS$225

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDM7AJ8CW112939 · 65549626

Keys2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 109,308 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Leroy, NY
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$2252% of retailOct 5, 2026Pre-loss value US$9,969Repair 102% of value

EndedUS$175

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWAB7AJ3CW101212 · 70909716

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEMANUALGAS

Odometer: 63,168 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Spanaway, WA
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$175Oct 2, 2026

EndedUS$475

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWBM7AJ2CW348784 · 67551846

Keys2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 144,284 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Phoenix, AZ
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$4755% of retailOct 7, 2026Pre-loss value US$10,116

EndedUS$200

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, R

WVWPF7AJ4CW329069 · 67780006

Keys2.0L 44 cylALL WHEEL DRIVEMANUALGAS

Odometer: 119,249 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Columbia Station, OH
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$2002% of retailOct 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$12,440Repair 121% of value

EndedUS$325

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDB7AJ7CW256455 · 70448886

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 122,161 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Vandalism
Storage location: Marlboro, NY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$3256% of retailOct 5, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,251Repair 117% of value

EndedCA$350

Copart Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDA7AJXCW015038 · 60136006

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 234,247 km
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Elmsdale, NS
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid CA$3507% of retailOct 1, 2026Pre-loss value CA$4,911Repair 146% of value

EndedUS$225

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDB7AJ5CW208551 · 69094356

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 66,421 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Antelope, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$2253% of retailOct 6, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,509

EndedUS$550

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWNM7AJ8CW139076 · 69619186

Keys2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEMANUALDIESEL

Odometer: 205,551 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Wayland, MI
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$55013% of retailOct 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,255Repair 113% of value

EndedUS$325

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDB7AJ9CW279445 · 69362096

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 133927 mi
Primary damage: Minor Dent/Scratches
Storage location: Mendon, MA
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$325Sep 24, 2026

Ended

IAA Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDA7AJ3CW050598 · 12587910

2.5L I5 FI DOHC 20V NF4Auto

Odometer: 210000 km
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: Ottawa, ON
Title status: Repairable
Status: Doesn't start

EndedSep 25, 2026

Ended

IAA Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDM7AJ1CW089780 · 12702892

2.0L I4 FI 16V NF4

Odometer: 165000 km
Primary damage: Charity
Storage location: Comox, BC
Status: Doesn't start

EndedSep 17, 2026

EndedUS$700

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, R

WVWPF7AJ4CW345286 · 68626476

Keys2.0L 44 cylALL WHEEL DRIVEMANUALGAS

Odometer: 135,205 mi
Primary damage: Water/Flood
Storage location: Denver, CO
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$7006% of retailSep 24, 2026Pre-loss value US$12,065

Ended

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDM7AJ1CW093358 · 67683196

Keys2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 122,951 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Title status: Salvage

EndedSep 17, 2026Pre-loss value US$8,925

EndedUS$1,100

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWMM7AJ1CW321388 · 62354236

Keys2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEMANUALDIESEL

Odometer: 117,022 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Denver, CO
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$1,10013% of retailSep 15, 2026Pre-loss value US$8,575Repair 140% of value

Ended

IAA Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDA7AJ3CW032036 · 12683587

2.5L I5 FI DOHC 20V NF4Auto

Odometer: 360854 Km
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: Oshawa, ON
Title status: Repairable
Status: Doesn't start

EndedSep 15, 2026

Ended

IAA Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDA7AJ9CW078860 · 12680202

2.5L I-5 DOHC, VVT, 170HPAuto

Odometer: 213619 Km
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: London, ON
Title status: Repairable
Status: Doesn't start

EndedSep 15, 2026

Ended

IAA Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWBA7AJ6CW159905 · 12689837

Keys2.5L I-5 DOHC, VVT, regular , 170HPAuto

Odometer: 262617 Km
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: Enfield, NS
Title status: Repairable
Status: Doesn't start

EndedSep 15, 2026

EndedCA$200

Copart Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDA7AJ3CW252373 · 67123486

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 151,140 km
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Cookstown, ON
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid CA$2003% of retailSep 22, 2026Pre-loss value CA$6,837

EndedUS$1,950

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDB7AJ1CW198455 · 67726086

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 78,452 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Lebanon, TN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$1,95027% of retailSep 23, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,320

EndedUS$450

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWAB7AJ1CW334845 · 66890626

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEMANUALGAS

Odometer: 224,743 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: New Britain, CT
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$45012% of retailSep 11, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,910Repair 112% of value

EndedUS$225

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDB7AJXCW324098 · 57497096

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 57,434 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Leroy, NY
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$2253% of retailSep 14, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,578

EndedUS$625

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDM7AJ1CW117786 · 65824616

Keys2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 156,274 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Fredericksburg, VA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$6259% of retailSep 16, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,279Repair 102% of value

EndedUS$375

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDB7AJ7CW315682 · 64334926

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 104,621 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Sun Valley, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$3756% of retailSep 4, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,774Repair 108% of value

EndedUS$200

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWBB7AJ7CW281458 · 64627136

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 172,978 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Wayland, MI
Title status: Salvage
Status: Engine starts

Last bid US$2004% of retailSep 24, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,524Repair 119% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDB7AJ2CW281036 · 66796756

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 125,426 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Magna, UT
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 4, 2026

EndedUS$1,200

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWNM7AJ3CW247136 · 66956766

Keys2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEMANUALDIESEL

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Mocksville, NC
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$1,20020% of retailSep 16, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,952

EndedUS$525

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDB7AJ1CW320618 · 65203816

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 133,881 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Baltimore, MD
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$5259% of retailSep 15, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,894

EndedUS$625

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWNM7AJ0CW045936 · 63787276

Keys2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEMANUALDIESEL

Odometer: 116,884 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Magna, UT
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$62511% of retailSep 11, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,813

Ended

IAA Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDA7AJ6CW064978 · 12682108

Keys2.5L I-5 DOHC, VVT, 170HPAuto

Odometer: 183959 Km
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: North Sydney, NS
Title status: Repairable
Status: Doesn't start

EndedSep 3, 2026

Ended

IAA Canada

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDA7AJ2CW206758 · 12671008

KeysAuto

Odometer: 232711 Km
Primary damage: Charity
Storage location: St-Eustache, QC
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 8, 2026

Ended

IAA USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWAB7AJ2CW****** · 45974480

Keys2.5L I5 FI DOHC 20V NF45 cylFront Wheel DriveAutomaticGasoline

Odometer: 119502 mi
Primary damage: Left Front
Storage location: Newburgh (New York)
Title status: Salvage

EndedSep 9, 2026

EndedUS$750

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDB7AJ1CW321252 · 54686986

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 122,275 mi
Primary damage: Side
Storage location: Kansas City, KS
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$75011% of retailSep 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,104Repair 151% of value

Ended

IAA USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWBB7AJ6CW****** · 45772263

Keys2.5L I5 FI DOHC 20V NF45 cylFront Wheel DriveAutomaticGasoline

Odometer: 173143 mi
Primary damage: Right Front
Storage location: Columbus (Ohio)
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 16, 2026

EndedUS$1,600

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWBB7AJ0CW307334 · 64546496

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 48,162 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: Hail
Storage location: Franklin, WI
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$1,60020% of retailSep 4, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,944

EndedUS$550

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDA7AJ4CW284247 · 65930756

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 117,963 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Walton, KY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$5507% of retailSep 4, 2026Pre-loss value US$8,296

EndedUS$1,250

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWMM7AJ6CW351325 · 65311496

2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEMANUALDIESEL

Odometer: 118,574 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Columbus, OH
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$1,25014% of retailAug 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$9,071

EndedUS$700

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDB7AJ8CW251717 · 64540996

2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 116,665 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Mendon, MA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$70011% of retailAug 27, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,474

EndedUS$1,850

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWRF7AJ5CW215381 · 60609566

2.0L 44 cylALL WHEEL DRIVEMANUALGAS

Odometer: 100,849 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Spanaway, WA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$1,85014% of retailAug 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$13,561

EndedUS$450

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWBB7AJXCW252715 · 46385056

Keys2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 102,355 mi
Primary damage: Vandalism
Storage location: West Warren, MA
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$4507% of retailSep 30, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,051

EndedUS$975

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDB7AJ6CW221874 · 53774906

2.5L 55 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICGAS

Odometer: 105,082 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Tucson, AZ
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$97514% of retailAug 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,748

Ended

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWBM7AJ7CW251905 · 57844016

Keys2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 125,316 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Houston, TX

EndedOct 2, 2026Pre-loss value US$9,000

EndedUS$650

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDM7AJ1CW188793 · 60381456

2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 93,952 mi
Primary damage: Rear End
Storage location: Indianapolis, IN
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$6508% of retailAug 18, 2026Pre-loss value US$8,414

EndedUS$625

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWMM7AJ5CW292249 · 60529646

2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEMANUALDIESEL

Odometer: 150,933 mi
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Sun Valley, CA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$62511% of retailAug 19, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,738

EndedUS$250

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

WVWDM7AJ8CW138831 · 63054836

2.0L 44 cylFRONT WHEEL DRIVEAUTOMATICDIESEL

Odometer: 164,937 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Indianapolis, IN
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$2506% of retailAug 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,508Repair 221% of value

EndedUS$1,550

Copart USA

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, R

WVWPF7AJ8CW209212 · 63342916

Keys2.0L 44 cylALL WHEEL DRIVEMANUALGAS

Odometer: 134,600 mi
Seller: Nextgear Capital
Primary damage: Mechanical
Storage location: Byron, GA
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$1,55027% of retailSep 24, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,775

2012 Volkswagen Golf price data

Median bid: $1,501
Average bid: $1,498
Bid range: $107 – $5,085
Avg. retail: $7,038
Typical repair vs value: 100%

Based on 78 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

6 recall campaigns on recordRollover4 of 5 stars

Unknown or otherMay 2018
Volkswagen 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 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator moduleMar 2018
Volkswagen 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 vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator moduleFeb 2016
Volkswagen 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, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Air bags › FrontalAug 2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.
Fuel system, dieselOct 2011
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L TDI COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE/CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE. THE FUEL INJECTION PULSES COULD COINCIDE WITH THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF THE INJECTOR LINE #2, IN SPECIFIC LOAD AND RPM CONDITIONS. THIS RESONANCE CREATES ADDITIONAL STRESS IN THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL INJECTOR LINE FOR THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER ON CERTAIN VEHICLES AND WILL INSTALL VIBRATION DAMPERS ON ALL OF THE INJECTOR LINES. VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO HAVE THE VEHICLES REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator moduleDec 2019
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.

NHTSA crash test

Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

Rated as 2012 Volkswagen Golf 4 DR FWD — one of 2 rated variants of this model

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.

Fuel economy

Regular Gasoline

City: 24 MPG
Highway: 31 MPG
Combined: 26 MPG
Fuel per year: US$2,450
CO2: 342 g/mi

Figures for Auto (S6), 5 cyl, 2.5 L — one of 4 variants the EPA lists for this model year

From the U.S. EPA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. Fuel per year assumes U.S. prices and 15,000 miles.

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How much does a salvage 2012 Volkswagen Golf sell for?

Across 78 salvage 2012 Volkswagen Golf lots, the median winning-side bid is $1,501 and the average is $1,498 (range $107 to $5,085). Pre-loss retail value averages $7,038. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.