On sale 2 daysOn sale 2 d
2,390 €
T1 AUTO Oy, Rauma, Satakunta
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The 1998 Volkswagen Passat B5 1.8 VW PASSAT is a front-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.8 litres and an output of 213 kW (290 hp).
The asking price is 2,375 €. That is 1,175 € (98%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,200 €. The estimate is based on 127 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 60%.
The asking price has been reduced by 825 € from the original 3,200 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 400,000 km, which works out at about 14,000 km per year. The car was inspected 10/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 10/2026.
- LED headlights
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 04/08/2026 for 2,500 €, at 400,000 km. It is now listed for 125 € less than in that sale.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 263 € per year
- Insurance 600 € per year
- Financing instalment 51 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 860 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/60 R15. The listing says 2 sets of tyres are included: summer and winter.
The seller is a private individual, Pyhäjärvi.
The car has been for sale for 16 days since 15/08/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- JCJ-438
- Mileage
- 400,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity 20% off
- Engine
- 1.8 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1998
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Black
- Tyre size
- 205/60 R15
- Wheel size
- 15″
- Tyre sets
- 2 (summer and winter)
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 120889
- Nettiauto ID
- 15925688
Technical details
- Power
- 213 kW / 290 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 4.5 s
- Top speed
- 260 km/h
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- First registration
- 11/07/1998
- Last inspection
- 10/2025
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- LED headlights
Equipment rating
Asking price: 2,375 €
- Private seller · 14/7/–26/7/2026
- Private seller · 15/8/–31/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/07/2026 | 3,200 € | – | Private seller |
| 26/07/2026 | 2,500 € | −700 € | Private seller |
| 15/08/2026 | 2,900 € | – | Private seller |
| 16/08/2026 | 2,700 € | −200 € | Private seller |
| 17/08/2026 | 2,550 € | −150 € | Private seller |
| 26/08/2026 | 2,750 € | +200 € | Private seller |
| 27/08/2026 | 2,500 € | −250 € | Private seller |
| 31/08/2026 | 2,375 € | −125 € | Private seller |
Next inspection due around 10/2026
About 2 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 10/2025.
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Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).
Sale periods
Private seller, Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo 20 days
Private seller, Pyhäjärvi, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa 16 days for sale
14/7/202630/7/202615/8/202631/8/2026
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 | 2,500 € from 3,200 € (−700 €) | 400,000 km | 21 days | Private seller, Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2026 | Asking price | 2,500 € → 2,375 € |
| 27/08/2026 | Asking price | 2,750 € → 2,500 € |
| 26/08/2026 | Asking price | 2,550 € → 2,750 € |
| 17/08/2026 | Asking price | 2,700 € → 2,550 € |
| 16/08/2026 | Asking price | 2,900 € → 2,700 € |
| 15/08/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo → Private seller, Pyhäjärvi, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
| 15/08/2026 | Asking price | 2,500 € → 2,900 € |
| 26/07/2026 | Asking price | 3,200 € → 2,500 € |
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500 € 70,000 €
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Estimated monthly instalment approx. 51 €/mo
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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 263 €/yr
- Driving power tax 0 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 263 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight (approx. 1905 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
Driver's age 45 yrs
- Liability insurance290 €/yr
- Comprehensive310 €/yr
- Total insurance600 €/yr
≈ 50 €/mo
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The listing says 2 sets of tyres are included: summer and winter.
Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
Volkswagen Passat (1997–2000) · 1.8T. (110kW)
Tyre sizes for this car
- 205/60 R15 Original
- 225/30 R20 Recommended
- 225/35 R19 Recommended
- 225/40 R18 Recommended
- 225/45 R17 Recommended
- 205/55 R16 Recommended
- 195/65 R15 Recommended
Wheel sizes for this car
15″
16″
17″
18″
19″
20″
Original wheel size: 15″
What do the sizes mean?
Renkaatvaihtoon.fi guarantees that the tyres fit this exact car (JCJ-438).
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Frequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration JCJ-438?
JCJ-438 is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat B5 1.8 VW PASSAT with 400,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 2,375 €.
How much does Volkswagen Passat B5 1.8 VW PASSAT cost?
Volkswagen Passat B5 1.8 VW PASSAT is for sale at 2,375 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 1,200 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 16 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 15/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 825 € 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 04/08/2026 for 2,500 €.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1998 and was first registered on 11/07/1998.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 400,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 10/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 1998 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 1,814 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 1998 in traffic use in Finland. That is 8.2 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 26 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (86.9 %). 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 petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include LED headlights. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 263 € 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 205/60 R15.
Where is Volkswagen Passat B5 1.8 VW PASSAT located?
The car is located in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Pyhäjärvi, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 863 € per year: vehicle tax 263 €, insurance 600 €. 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 (Pyhäjärvi).
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.