The 2008 Volkswagen Golf is diesel-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 244,000 km, with an engine output of 125 kW (170 hp). Notable equipment includes keyless entry and start and leather upholstery. The asking price 2,500 € is about 40% (1,700 €) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price 4,200 €, based on 739 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced by 500 € (originally 3,000 €). The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is chassis and body. Vehicle tax is approximately 586 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 327 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 53 € per month, and the original tyre size is 205/55 R16.
Basic information
- Registration number
- SOB-198
- Mileage
- 244,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ1KZ9P021029
- maksimi.fi ID
- 142980
- Nettiauto ID
- 15887589
Technical details
- Power
- 125 kW / 170 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 8.2 s
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 156 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,465 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,910 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,500 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- First registration
- 17/07/2007
- Last inspection
- 7/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Keyless entry and start
- Leather upholstery
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 2,500 €
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28/07/2026 | 3,000 € | – |
| 31/07/2026 | 2,500 € | −500 € |
4,275 cars of the Volkswagen GOLF model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 4,223 defects leading to a failure, or 98.8 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is more defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Chassis and body 33.4
Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank
- Axles and suspension 22.6
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 20.1
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
The remaining 23 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (2,119). Median mileage 254,000 km.
Figures describe the Volkswagen GOLF model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the reportDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?
Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 2,500 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 4,200 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 6 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 28/07/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 500 € 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 2008 and was first registered on 17/07/2007.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 244,000 km.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 47.8 % of Volkswagen GOLF cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (4,275 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Volkswagen GOLF cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: chassis and body, axles and suspension, brakes. That is 98.8 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 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 diesel and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Keyless entry and start, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 586 € 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 205/55 R16.
Where is Volkswagen Golf located?
The car is located in Uusimaa (Espoo, Uusimaa).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.