The 2018 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.0 litres and an output of 63 kW (86 hp).

The asking price is 10,900 € (plus a 185 € handling fee). That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 10,900 €. The estimate is based on 1,045 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.

The odometer reads 139,000 km, which works out at about 16,000 km per year. The car was inspected 12/2024, and the next inspection is due an estimated 12/2026. There are 6,171 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 103,471 km.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 770 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is Autosalpa, Kerava.

Basic information

Registration number
BUT-897
Mileage
139,000 km
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Engine
1.0 l, Petrol
Model year
2018
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Office fee
185 €
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Red
Tyre size
195/65 R15
Wheel size
15″
In traffic use in Finland
6,171 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WVWZZZAUZJW104916
maksimi.fi ID
146447
Nettiauto ID
15890151

Technical details

Power
63 kW / 86 hp
Top speed
180 km/h
Fuel consumption
5.9 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
108 g/km
Kerb weight
1,227 kg
Gross weight
1,750 kg
Max towing weight
1,100 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
610 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,567 × 1,799 × 1,446 mm
First registration
06/01/2018
Last inspection
12/2024

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 10,900 €

At market price

Market price estimate 10,900 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 1,045 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 2018) 12,260 €
  • Sold by a dealer +60 €
  • Front-wheel drive −180 €
  • Body type: Hatchback −480 €
  • Manual transmission −760 €
  • Market price estimate 10,900 €

A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 12/2026

About 4 months left. A car under 10 years old is inspected every two years. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 12/2024.

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Failures in the same model series

1,842 cars of the Volkswagen GOLF model series (first registered in 2018) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 100 defects leading to a failure, or 5.4 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 17.2. That is clearly fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 2.5

    46 defects·All cars 8.1

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

  2. Brakes 1.2

    23 defects·All cars 4.1

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 0.7

    13 defects·All cars 2

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

The remaining 18 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (88). Median mileage 111,000 km.

Sale periods

Autosalpa Kerava, Uusimaa 14 days for sale
30/7/20264/8/20269/8/202614/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?

Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 10,900 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 10,900 €).

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 30/07/2026.

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 2018 and was first registered on 06/01/2018.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 139,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 12/2026. A car under 10 years old is inspected every two years.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 4.6 % of Volkswagen GOLF cars first registered in 2018 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,842 inspections, median mileage 111,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2018 Volkswagen in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 15,242 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2018 in traffic use in Finland. That is 11.4 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 31 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (63.5 %). 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 2018, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 5.4 defects per 100 inspections, against 17.2 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?

Vehicle tax is 135 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

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 Uusimaa (Kerava, Uusimaa).

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.