The 2009 Volkswagen Golf is petrol-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 228,000 km, with an engine output of 90 kW (122 hp). The asking price 4,290 € is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price 4,400 €, based on 788 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced by 199 € (originally 4,489 €). Cars of the same brand account for 10.8 % of all cars first used in 2009 (8,612 cars), the second most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 172 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 344 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 67 € per month, and the original tyre size is 195/65 R15.

Basic information

Registration number
EHI-559
Mileage
228,000 km
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Engine
1.4 l, Petrol
Model year
2009
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Office fee
199 €
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Red
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WVWZZZ1KZ9W490941
maksimi.fi ID
133246
Nettiauto ID
15874390

Technical details

Power
90 kW / 122 hp
Top speed
200 km/h
Seats
5
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
144 g/km
Kerb weight
1,290 kg
Gross weight
1,820 kg
Max towing weight
1,300 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
640 kg
First registration
07/08/2009
Last inspection
11/2025

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 4,290 €

At market price

Market price estimate 4,400 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 788 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 2009) 4,230 €
  • Sold by a dealer +490 €
  • Front-wheel drive −80 €
  • Manual transmission −240 €
  • Market price estimate 4,400 €

4,200 €4,300 €4,400 €4,500 €4,600 €22/7/202627/7/20261/8/20266/8/2026
DatePriceChange
22/07/20264,489 €
23/07/20264,290 €−199 €

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.

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Failures in the same model series

3,873 cars of the Volkswagen GOLF model series (first registered in 2009) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 2,694 defects leading to a failure, or 69.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 64.3. That is about as many defects as in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 20

    776 defects·All cars 25.4

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Chassis and body 18.7

    724 defects·All cars 7.1

    Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank

  3. Brakes 17.2

    665 defects·All cars 17.8

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

The remaining 19.6 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (1,478). Median mileage 226,000 km.

Figures describe the Volkswagen GOLF model series first registered in 2009, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

SK-Auto · Salo, Varsinais-Suomi 15 days for sale
22/7/202627/7/20261/8/20266/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Luotettava ja hyvä Golf edullisesti. Jakoketju vaihdettu 163tkm kohdalla. Tähänkin autoon rahoitusmahdollisuus ilman käsirahaa alkaen 78e/kk. Soita ja kysy lisää. Tarkista tietojen oikeellisuus myyjältä.
  • Huoltokirja
  • Juuri huollettu
  • Aluvanteet
  • Kahdet renkaat
  • ESP-ajonvakautusjärjestelmä
  • Ilmastointi
  • Vakionopeudensäädin
  • Ajotietokone / monitoiminäyttö
  • Sähkötoimiset lasinnostimet edessä ja takana
  • Ikkunaturvaverhot
  • Kaukosäätöinen keskuslukitus
  • Radio RCD 310 ja CD-soitin
  • Metalli- tai helmiäisväri
  • Sähkökäyttöiset ikkunat
  • Sähköpeilit
  • Sähköisesti säädettävät ja lämmitettävät ulkopeilit

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?

Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 4,290 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 4,400 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 14 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 22/07/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 199 € below the original listing price.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2009 and was first registered on 07/08/2009.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 228,000 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 often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 38.9 % of Volkswagen GOLF cars first registered in 2009 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (3,873 inspections, median mileage 226,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2009 Volkswagen in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 8,612 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2009 in traffic use in Finland. That is 10.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 33 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (62.6 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For Volkswagen GOLF cars first registered in 2009, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, chassis and body, brakes. That is 69.6 defects per 100 inspections, against 64.3 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 172 € per year. The estimate is based on the car's fuel type, CO2 emissions and gross weight.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 195/65 R15.

Where is Volkswagen Golf located?

The car is located in Varsinais-Suomi (Salo, Varsinais-Suomi).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.