Carsieve VW Golf VII 1.6 TDI, 105 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch (2012–2014)
- Power
- 105 PS (77 kW)
- Engine codes
- CLH
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
- Production years
- 2012–2014
- Running cost per month
- €377
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Median price
- €7,999
- Reliability
- 2/5
- DIY
- 2/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide VW Golf 7 (2012-2020): known problems and buying guide
Coolant leaks, sunroof water and a steering recall are the main issues. Check the recall, the timing belt and the wet DSG oil record first.
- Gearbox guide VW DQ200 7-speed DSG (0AM, 0CW): problems, costs and what to check
Dry DSG with a known weak mechatronic and clutch. Buy only with recall and oil-change records and a clean pump test.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering-gear bolt recall (48VS) | Golf, Golf Variant, Tiguan, Touran and Caddy, Germany built 24 Sep 2013 to 1 Jul 2024 (hatchback scope unclear) | Not applicable (recall) | Free, up to one hour | Generation guide |
| Water ingress from sunroof and doors | Panoramic sunroof on Golf, GTI, SportWagen and Alltrack (US); rear door speaker seals | Not given | Covered by the US class action for 7 years or 80,000 miles (prorated for MY 2015-2017) | Generation guide |
| Cracked accumulator housing | 2008 to 2016 cars | Any, from 30,000 km | 1,500 to 2,000 EUR (Germany); 1,800 to 2,800 GBP (UK) | Gearbox guide |
| Electronics corrosion (2008 to 2013 cars) | Cars built 2008 to 2013 with the original gear oil | Any | 1,500 to 2,000 EUR (Germany); recall in some countries | Gearbox guide |
| Clutch wear and judder | All | 80,000 to 180,000 km | 40,000 to 55,000 RUB fitted (Russia) | Gearbox guide |
| Control unit failures | All | 50,000 to 150,000 km | about 440 EUR repair (Germany) | Gearbox guide |
| Dual-mass flywheel rattle | Cars with a dual-mass flywheel | around 150,000 km | Replaced with the clutch | Gearbox guide |
| 6th and reverse shift fork | All | – | 40,000 to 45,000 RUB labour (Russia) | Gearbox guide |
| Oil leaks | Mechatronic and gearbox joints | – | 1,500 to 2,000 EUR when the mechatronic is involved (Germany) | Gearbox guide |
| Input shaft damage | Clutch changes that kept the old pilot bearing | – | Part of the clutch job | Gearbox guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Steering recall (48VS). Give the VIN to a VW dealer. Bad result: an open recall. The hatchback scope is unclear, so the VIN check decides. The repair is free.
- Sunroof drains and damp carpets. Lift the boot carpet and check the footwell for damp. Bad result: damp carpet or water in the boot. The US class action covers water damage for 7 years or 80,000 miles.
- Fault scan and battery. A scanner (VCDS or OBDeleven) reads the fault memory. Bad result: stored faults. On start-stop cars, check that the battery is AGM or EFB.
From the gearbox guide
- Fault scan (needs a scanner). P17BF, P189C, P1895 or P0841 mean a pressure fault, usually the accumulator housing. Get a repair price or walk away.
- Pump test. Ignition on, engine off. The pump should run briefly and stop. A pump that keeps whirring points to the accumulator.
- Oil. Look at the gearbox and the undertray. Wet oil can mean a mechatronic job.
- Control unit signs. Ask about a flashing gear display, a blown gearbox fuse, or the car losing drive at a stop.
- Clutch values (needs a scanner). Read remaining clutch travel and the adaptation counters. Counters that will not adapt, or very low travel, mean a clutch job soon.
- Road test in 6th and 7th. Full throttle from 1,000 and 1,500 rpm. Engine speed that swings by up to 200 rpm means a worn clutch. Also feel for judder pulling away.
- Reverse, cold and warm. A flashing R, no reverse or a crunch is bad.
- Cold start. A rattle for 5 to 10 minutes, or in 2nd on overrun, points to the flywheel.
- Paperwork. VIN check for open recalls; for 2008 to 2013 cars, proof of the 2013 oil change; invoices for any mechatronic repair.
Running costs
| Operational | €134 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €112 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €131 |
| Total per month | €377 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €64 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 62
- 25th percentile
- €6,700
- Median price
- €7,999
- 75th percentile
- €9,500
- Median mileage
- 204,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2014
- Dealer share
- 53.2%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | – | – |
| 2014 | 42 | €7,690 | 213,000 km |
| 2013 | 16 | €8,500 | 193,000 km |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 62 | €7,999 | €6,700 – €9,500 | 204,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 62 | €7,999 | €6,700 – €9,500 | 204,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 9 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Body | Doors | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf 1.6 TDI BMT Trendline DSG | 105 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2012–2014 | €377 |
| Golf 1.6 TDI BMT Comfortline DSG | 105 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2012–2014 | €379 |
| Golf 1.6 TDI BMT Trendline DSG | 105 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2012–2014 | €377 |
| Golf 1.6 TDI BMT Comfortline DSG | 105 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2012–2014 | €379 |
| Golf 1.6 TDI BMT CUP DSG | 105 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2013–2014 | €359 |
| Golf 1.6 TDI BMT CUP DSG | 105 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2013–2014 | €359 |
| Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT Trendline DSG | 105 PS | Estate | 5 | 2013–2014 | €373 |
| Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT Comfortline DSG | 105 PS | Estate | 5 | 2013–2014 | €375 |
| Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT CUP DSG | 105 PS | Estate | 5 | 2013–2014 | €355 |