VW Golf VII 1.6 TDI, 105 PS, 5-speed manual (2012–2014)
- Power
- 105 PS (77 kW)
- Engine codes
- CLH
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- Production years
- 2012–2014
- Running cost per month
- €374
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Median price
- €6,990
- Reliability
- 3/5
- 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.
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 |
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.
Running costs
| Operational | €132 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €112 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €130 |
| Total per month | €374 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €60 |
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
- 321
- 25th percentile
- €5,750
- Median price
- €6,990
- 75th percentile
- €8,000
- Median mileage
- 196,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2014
- Dealer share
- 50.2%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23 | €7,777 | 177,542 km |
| 2014 | 160 | €6,950 | 196,600 km |
| 2013 | 132 | €6,800 | 199,990 km |
| 2012 | 6 | €6,500 | 184,400 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 | 321 | €6,990 | €5,750 – €8,000 | 196,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 321 | €6,990 | €5,750 – €8,000 | 196,000 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 | 105 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2012–2014 | €374 |
| Golf 1.6 TDI BMT Comfortline | 105 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2012–2014 | €376 |
| Golf 1.6 TDI BMT Trendline | 105 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2012–2014 | €374 |
| Golf 1.6 TDI BMT Comfortline | 105 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2012–2014 | €376 |
| Golf 1.6 TDI BMT CUP | 105 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2013–2014 | €356 |
| Golf 1.6 TDI BMT CUP | 105 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2013–2014 | €356 |
| Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT Trendline | 105 PS | Estate | 5 | 2013–2014 | €370 |
| Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT Comfortline | 105 PS | Estate | 5 | 2013–2014 | €372 |
| Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT CUP | 105 PS | Estate | 5 | 2013–2014 | €353 |