Carsieve VW Golf VII 2.0 TDI, 150 PS, 6-speed manual (2012–2016)
- Power
- 150 PS (110 kW)
- Engine codes
- DFG
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Production years
- 2012–2016
- Running cost per month
- €395
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Median price
- €8,990
- 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.
- Engine guide VW 2.0 TDI (EA288) diesel: problems, costs and what to check
Coolant leaks, EGR and AdBlue faults are the main risks. Buy with a cold-start check, a coolant pressure test and a full scan.
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 |
| EGR cooler and valve faults | All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012 | 80,000-240,000 km | 150-1,300 EUR (country not stated, 2026) | Engine guide |
| Water pump failure | All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012 | 80,000-150,000 km | 300-1,200 EUR (country not stated, 2026) | Engine guide |
| Intake manifold coolant leak | Passat B8, Tiguan II and other EA288 cars | 100,000-200,000 km | 600-1,400 EUR (country not stated, 2026) | Engine guide |
| DPF clogging | All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012 | 60,000-180,000 km | 150-1,800 EUR (country not stated, 2026) | Engine guide |
| Turbocharger failure | All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012 | 150,000-250,000 km | 900-2,000 EUR (country not stated, 2026) | Engine guide |
| Oil pump drive failure | All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012 | 150,000-250,000 km | 300-600 EUR (country not stated, 2026) | Engine 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 engine guide
- Turbo (needs a scanner). Read boost faults and check the vanes. Bad: power loss, whistle or smoke.
- DPF (needs a scanner). Read soot and ash loading. Bad: frequent regeneration or high oil level.
- Intake manifold (pressure test). Pressure-test the cooling system. Bad: coolant loss with no puddle, worse under load.
- EGR cooler (pressure test). Cap the cooler hoses and repeat the test. Bad: it holds only with the cooler bypassed.
- Water pump and heater. Start cold; heater must blow hot. Bad: weak heat, wandering gauge, dried coolant.
- Oil pump drive (needs a scanner). Listen for a rattle at idle and check for oil-pressure codes. Bad: a red oil-pressure warning.
- Belt and pump invoices. Ask for dated belt, pump and thermostat invoices. No record means budget for a belt job.
- Recall check. Enter the VIN in the official recall check. Bad: an open 23Z7 campaign on a T6.
Running costs
| Operational | €143 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €117 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €135 |
| Total per month | €395 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €69 |
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
- 577
- 25th percentile
- €7,490
- Median price
- €8,990
- 75th percentile
- €10,990
- Median mileage
- 187,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2015
- Dealer share
- 47.3%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 25 | €9,999 | 183,000 km |
| 2016 | 142 | €9,990 | 172,000 km |
| 2015 | 171 | €9,500 | 185,000 km |
| 2014 | 151 | €8,200 | 195,000 km |
| 2013 | 84 | €7,999 | 195,000 km |
| 2012 | 4 | – | – |
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 | 577 | €8,990 | €7,490 – €10,990 | 187,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 577 | €8,990 | €7,490 – €10,990 | 187,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 31 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Body | Doors | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf 2.0 BlueTDI Highline | 150 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2013–2014 | €396 |
| Golf 2.0 BlueTDI Highline | 150 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2013–2014 | €396 |
| Golf 2.0 BlueTDI Comfortline | 150 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2013–2014 | €392 |
| Golf 2.0 BlueTDI Comfortline | 150 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2013–2014 | €392 |
| Golf 2.0 BlueTDI CUP | 150 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2013–2014 | €373 |
| Golf 2.0 BlueTDI CUP | 150 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2013–2014 | €373 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT Comfortline | 150 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2012–2014 | €392 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT Highline | 150 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2012–2014 | €396 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT Comfortline | 150 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2012–2014 | €392 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT Highline | 150 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2012–2014 | €396 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT Comfortline | 150 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2014–2016 | €396 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT Highline | 150 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2014–2016 | €400 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT Comfortline | 150 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2014–2016 | €396 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT Highline | 150 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2014–2016 | €400 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT EDITION | 150 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2014–2015 | €409 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT ALLSTAR | 150 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2015–2016 | €374 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT ALLSTAR | 150 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2015–2016 | €377 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT CUP | 150 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2013–2014 | €373 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT CUP | 150 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2014 | €377 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT CUP | 150 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2013–2014 | €373 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT CUP | 150 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2013–2014 | €377 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT LOUNGE | 150 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2014–2015 | €374 |
| Golf 2.0 TDI BMT LOUNGE | 150 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2014–2015 | €374 |
| Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT Comfortline | 150 PS | Estate | 5 | 2013–2014 | €389 |
| Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT Highline | 150 PS | Estate | 5 | 2013–2014 | €393 |
| Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT Comfortline | 150 PS | Estate | 5 | 2014–2016 | €393 |
| Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT Highline | 150 PS | Estate | 5 | 2014–2016 | €397 |
| Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT CUP | 150 PS | Estate | 5 | 2013–2014 | €370 |
| Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT CUP | 150 PS | Estate | 5 | 2014 | €374 |
| Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT LOUNGE | 150 PS | Estate | 5 | 2014–2015 | €370 |
| Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT ALLSTAR | 150 PS | Estate | 5 | 2015–2016 | €374 |