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2012 Volkswagen Golf R

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 23, 2022.

$26,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
2012
Make and model
Volkswagen Golf GTI, R and Rabbit GTI
Generation
Golf GTI and R Mk6
Version
Golf R Mk6
Miles shown
18,000
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WVWRF7AJ2CW282195
Title
Clean
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 11 comparable sales, 44% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,150 to $18,250
Median$12,200
Sales behind it11Likely

From 11 sales of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, R and Rabbit GTI Golf R Mk6 (Golf GTI and R Mk6) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,150 and $18,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2012 Volkswagen Golf R 4-Door 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 15, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 15, 2025$21,000
2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-DoorBring a Trailer, Oct. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 24, 2025$10,500
2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 21, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 21, 2025$18,500
Original-Owner 2013 Volkswagen Golf R 4-Door 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 4, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 4, 2024$20,250
2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 31, 2025$17,250
2013 Volkswagen Golf RCars & Bids, July 24, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 24, 2026$18,000
2012 Volkswagen Golf RCars & Bids, Sept. 29, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 29, 2026$9,800
2012 Volkswagen Golf R 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 14, 2025$9,000