Negotiation & inspection checklist

2012 Volkswagen Golf VI 5-dörrar 1.6 MultiFuel Manuell

Bring this along to a viewing — it's a starting point, not a substitute for an in-person inspection by a qualified mechanic.

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Can you show Transportstyrelsen's "Fordonets skulder" (vehicle debt) service, or otherwise confirm there is no outstanding vehicle tax, congestion charge, or parking-fine debt tied to this vehicle? Unpaid vehicle debt transfers to the new owner in Sweden, not the previous one, and can lead to Kronofogden seizing the car.
What is your asking price? Please state the exact SEK amount.
Please provide the registration number (reg.nr) and scanned service receipts/service book covering the full service history you mention.
Can you share the cam-belt inspection report (date, workshop) and say when/if the cam belt is due to be changed?
Has this VIN had any insurance repairs or accident damage? Please provide any claim/repair invoices or state none exist.
Has any official recall work from Volkswagen been performed on this car? If yes, provide dealer stamps or paperwork; if unknown, confirm you will check VIN with the dealer.

Never pay a deposit or the full price before you've seen and test-driven the car in person — be wary of pressure to decide immediately ("today only" pricing), or a seller who avoids meeting or an independent inspection.
Pay by bank transfer or Swish, never cash to someone you haven't met or verified, and complete the registered ownership transfer (ägarbyte) digitally at handover rather than leaving it for later.
Bring the service receipts and check that workshop stamps/dates match claimed services and the car’s mileage.
Ask to see the cam-belt inspection paperwork and have a mechanic physically inspect the belt and tensioner if the paperwork is missing.
Verify underside and wheel-arch areas for the 'ytlig rost' seller mentions — look for structural rust vs superficial surface rust.
Test-drive on varied roads: listen for suspension noises (front especially), gearbox/clutch feel, and any misfires despite 2025 ignition coil work.
Confirm tyre condition and production week on both summer and winter tyres (winter set dated 2023 according to ad).
Check that electronic functions (lights, windows, infotainment, ABS/airbag indicators) work — seller claims an extended electronics check in Jan 2026.