66 problems have been reported for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 2012 Volkswagen Golf. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel system, other with 11 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (11 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Air Bag | |
| Power Train | |
| Electrical System | |
| Diesel Fuel System | |
| Structure | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Steering | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Equipment | |
| Seats |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf in the United States are 32,252 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Volkswagen Golf owners in the last 14 years is 66, and the age of the vehicle is 14, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 66 / 32,252 / 14 * 1000 = 0.15.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Volkswagen Golf model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf in 2012.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2026 | |
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | |
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| 2012 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Volkswagen Golf, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Volkswagen Golf with the Volkswagen Golf from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 Golf is 66 while the average number of problems reported for the 28 model years of the Volkswagen Golf is 64.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2023 Golf | |
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