On sale 11 daysOn sale 11 d
2,999 €
Private seller, Järvenpää, Uusimaa
Image source: Private seller, Nettiauto
The 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle is a front-wheel-drive MPV, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.4 litres and an output of 55 kW (75 hp).
The asking price is 3,000 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 3,200 €. The estimate is based on 32 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 49%.
The asking price has been reduced 2 times, by a total of 900 € from the original 3,900 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 12 days.
The odometer reads 325,000 km, which works out at about 11,000 km per year. The car was inspected 11/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 11/2026.
- Tow bar
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 21/07/2026 for 3,500 €, at 322,000 km. It is now listed for 500 € less than in that sale. It has covered about 3,000 km more since.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 933 € per year
- Insurance 470 € per year
- Financing instalment 63 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,400 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/65 R15.
The seller is a private individual, Turku.
The car has been for sale since 25/08/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- JCE-638
- Mileage
- 325,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity 20% off
- Engine
- 2.4 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- MPV
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Tyre size
- 205/65 R15
- Wheel size
- 15″
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 118509
- Nettiauto ID
- 15944468
Technical details
- Power
- 55 kW / 75 hp
- Seats
- 9
- Doors
- 4
- Gross weight
- 2,700 kg
- Last inspection
- 11/2025
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
Asking price: 3,000 €
- Private seller · 12/7/–15/7/2026
- Private seller · 25/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2026 | 3,900 € | – | Private seller |
| 15/07/2026 | 3,500 € | −400 € | Private seller |
| 25/08/2026 | 3,000 € | – | Private seller |
Next inspection due around 11/2026
About 3 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 11/2025.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of at least 25-year-old diesel passenger cars, 41.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (23,693 inspections, median mileage 336,000 km).
Sale periods
Private seller, Eura, Satakunta 8 days
Private seller, Turku, Varsinais-Suomi 1 day for sale
12/7/202627/7/202611/8/202625/8/2026
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/07/2026 | 3,500 € from 3,900 € (−400 €) | 322,000 km | 8 days | Private seller, Eura, Satakunta |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25/08/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Eura, Satakunta → Private seller, Turku, Varsinais-Suomi |
| 25/08/2026 | Asking price | 3,500 € → 3,000 € |
| 25/08/2026 | Mileage | 322,000 km → 325,000 km |
| 15/07/2026 | Asking price | 3,900 € → 3,500 € |
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500 € 70,000 €
5 years
1 year 5 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 63 €/mo
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The APR under Finnish consumer protection law is 7.48%, calculated for a loan of €7,500 with a repayment period of 9 years, an account fee of €5, an opening fee of €35 and a nominal interest rate of 5.80%. The amount repayable would then be €10,215, i.e. €94/month. A credit card's APR may be 18.97%, calculated for a loan of €1,500 with a repayment period of one year and a nominal interest rate of 17.50%. The amount repayable would then be €1,646 in total, i.e. €146 per month. The final APR, loan term and monthly instalment are set out in the loan agreement. Lenders draw up the loan agreement based on an individual credit assessment. The nominal interest rate offered may vary between 4.19% and 20%, and annual loan costs between €0 and €150. The loan term offered varies between 1 and 20 years. Loan amounts offered range from €500 to €70,000.
Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 391 €/yr
- Driving power tax 542 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 933 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight. Driving power tax is based on gross weight (approx. 2700 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
Driver's age 45 yrs
- Liability insurance210 €/yr
- Comprehensive260 €/yr
- Total insurance470 €/yr
≈ 39 €/mo
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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
VOLKSWAGEN T4 TRANSPORTER (1991–2003) · 2.4 D
Tyre sizes for this car
- 205/65 R15 Original
- 225/60 R16 Recommended
- 215/60 R16 Recommended
- 205/60 R16 Recommended
- 215/65 R15 Recommended
- 195/70 R15 Recommended
Wheel sizes for this car
15″
16″
Original wheel size: 15″
What do the sizes mean?
Renkaatvaihtoon.fi guarantees that the tyres fit this exact car (JCE-638).
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Frequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration JCE-638?
JCE-638 is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle with 325,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 3,000 €.
How much does Volkswagen Caravelle cost?
Volkswagen Caravelle is for sale at 3,000 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 3,200 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 25/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 900 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 21/07/2026 for 3,500 €, and it has been driven about 3,000 km more since then.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1997.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 325,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 11/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 1997 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 1,209 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 1997 in traffic use in Finland. That is 8.1 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 25 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (90.6 %). The figure is a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 933 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 205/65 R15.
Where is Volkswagen Caravelle located?
The car is located in Varsinais-Suomi (Turku, Varsinais-Suomi).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 1,403 € per year: vehicle tax 933 €, insurance 470 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.
Who is selling this car?
The seller is Private seller (Turku).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.