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Volkswagen Golf
2012 · 48,000 km · Petrol · Automatic · Dublin
€8,995
🟢65/100GOOD VALUE⚡
GOOD DEALQuick take
Why: Buy confidence 88/100 — the numbers behind this are well evidenced
Watch: Asking 7.7% above the fair value of comparable cars
Suggested offer
€7,687
Max I'd pay
€8,092
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My car buyer score
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55/100
Fair — buy with checks
DSG mechatronic unit and clutch pack — typically from 140k km, about €1,800 to put right.
Deal score65/100
Is it cheap? Nothing special about the price.
Market value21/100
Is it below market? Asking about 8% over comparable cars.
Mechanical92/100
Is it mechanically a good buy? 2 known weak points for this engine and mileage · about €300 of likely repairs over 3 years
Reliability65/100
How much risk is there? Brand reliability index 68/100 with 2 documented weak points for this spec.
History63/100
Does the history look trustworthy? Nothing here contradicts itself, but Ireland publishes no open history file, so little can be proven either way.
Running cost64/100
What will it cost to own? About €4,040 a year to run, excluding depreciation.
Resale54/100
What will it be worth later? Around €6,831 in three years.
Opportunity0/100
Is it worth buying now? Risk-adjusted read on acting now.
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AI buying verdict
On the evidence we hold, this is priced better than the comparable cars we can see.
Why?
- 48,000 km on the clock
- Automatic transmission
- 6 comparable live listings used
- No data inconsistencies found
Confidence
88/100
Very high
Risk: Normal
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What should you pay?
Asking price€8,995
Estimated fair value€8,350
Fair range€7,950 – €8,600
Recommended offer€7,687
Maximum we’d pay€8,092
Fair value is an estimated transaction value derived from live asking prices. It is not a verified transaction price.
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Vehicle details
- Year
- 2012
- Mileage
- 48,000 km
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Colour
- Black
- Seller
- BSG Autos (Dealer)
- Location
- Dublin
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Market intelligence
Asking price€8,995
Estimated fair value€8,350
Fair range€7,950 – €8,600
Market confidence78/100
Comparable listings6
Data checkNo issues found
↑ 7.7% above comparable cars
Fair value is an estimated transaction value derived from live asking prices. It is not a verified transaction price.
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UnchangedPrice history
€8,995 → €8,995
Compared with the market
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