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2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEV

WVWDB7AJ2CW160393

Vehicle history report for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEV (VIN WVWDB7AJ2CW160393). Gray. 29,688 mi reported. Registered in Oh. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.

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At a glance

Reported mileage29,688 mi
LocationOh, USA
ColorGray
Last listed price$12,600
Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Year
2012
Trim
2.5L PZEV
Body style
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Vehicle type
PASSENGER CAR
Engine
2.5L 5-cyl 170 hp
Cylinders
5
Fuel type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
4
Assembly plant
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN AG

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What's a 2012 Volkswagen Golf worth?

What comparable 2012 Volkswagen Golf vehicles are listed for — a quick gut-check before you negotiate.

Low
$8,300
Typical price
$10,547
High
$14,700

Most 2012 Volkswagen Golf listings fall between $8,300 and $14,700, from 99 comparable cars.

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MPG & running costs

Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf.

Combined29 mpg
City26 mpg
Highway35 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,425
CO₂ tailpipe317 g/mi
FuelRegular

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Volkswagen Golf costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,125
Fuel only$12,125
Per mile$0.16

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

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What a full report checks for VIN WVWDB7AJ2CW160393

✓ No open safety recalls — shown above, free 🔒 Title & brand records 🔒 Accident & damage history 🔒 Salvage, total-loss & theft 🔒 Odometer & owner count 🔒 Liens & market valuation

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📜 Title status Clean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon
🏷️ Title brand history Every brand ever applied, by state
🧾 Number of owners How many registrations on record
🛞 Odometer readings Reported mileage over time
🔎 Rollback check Mileage inconsistency / tamper flags
💥 Accident & damage Reported collisions and damage events
🚧 Total-loss records Insurance total-loss declarations
♻️ Salvage & auction Salvage-yard and auction history
🚓 Theft records Reported / recovered theft events
🏦 Liens & impounds Outstanding liens or impound records
🏷️ Sale & listing history Past marketplace and dealer listings
💰 Market valuation Estimated value for this exact spec

Safety recalls None found

No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf.

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Common problems & what to inspect

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find out who owns this vehicle from the VIN?

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Is the VIN WVWDB7AJ2CW160393 valid?

WVWDB7AJ2CW160393 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2012 Volkswagen Golf.

Does the 2012 Volkswagen Golf have any open safety recalls?

No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.

What is a fair price for a 2012 Volkswagen Golf?

Comparable 2012 Volkswagen Golf listings run roughly $8,300–$14,700, typically around $10,547 (from 99 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.

What fuel economy does the 2012 Volkswagen Golf get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Volkswagen Golf at about 29 mpg combined (26 city / 35 highway).

Data last checked 18 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.