The 2018 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 169 kW (230 hp).

The asking price is 21,980 € (plus a 299 € handling fee). That is 4,280 € (24%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 17,700 €. The estimate is based on 1,044 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 10 € from the original 21,990 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 10 days.

The odometer reads 167,000 km, which works out at about 19,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 12/2027. 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.

Notable equipment:

  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • LED headlights
  • Reversing camera
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Parking sensors

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,120 € per year.

The original tyre size is 205/50 R17. The seller is K-Auto, Tampere.

Basic information

Registration number
VZK-826
Mileage
167,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Petrol
Model year
2018
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Office fee
299 €
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
White
Tyre size
205/50 R17
Wheel size
17″
Tyre sets
2
Keys
2
In traffic use in Finland
6,171 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
Imported car
No
VIN number
WVWZZZAUZJW121035
maksimi.fi ID
147676
Nettiauto ID
15892130

Technical details

Power
169 kW / 230 hp
Top speed
250 km/h
Fuel consumption
7.8 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
5
CO2 emissions
148 g/km
Kerb weight
1,386 kg
Gross weight
1,860 kg
Max towing weight
1,600 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
690 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,567 × 1,799 × 1,446 mm
First registration
07/12/2017
Last inspection
8/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Keyless entry and start
  • LED headlights
  • Parking sensors
  • Reversing camera

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 21,980 €

Well above market price

Market price estimate 17,700 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 1,044 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 2018) 18,480 €
  • Parking sensors +610 €
  • Keyless entry and start +570 €
  • Fuel-operated parking heater +310 €
  • Sold by a dealer +90 €
  • Front-wheel drive −300 €
  • Body type: Hatchback −800 €
  • Manual transmission −1,260 €
  • Market price estimate 17,700 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: led headlights, reversing camera, adaptive cruise control.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 10 days.

21,975 €21,980 €21,985 €21,990 €21,995 €30/7/20264/8/20269/8/202614/8/2026
DatePriceChange
30/07/202621,990 €
04/08/202621,980 €−10 €

Next inspection due around 12/2027

About 16 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2026.

Check with Traficom

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

K-Auto Tampere, Pirkanmaa 14 days for sale
30/7/20264/8/20269/8/202614/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
04/08/2026Asking price 21,990 € → 21,980 €

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  • 2x Avain + Webaston kaukosäädin
  • 2x Alumiinivanteet
  • 2x Renkaat
  • Tummennetut takalasit
  • Sähköisesti koria vasten taittuvat sivupeilit
  • Digimittaristo
  • Auto Hold
  • Penkinlämmittimet
  • Android Auto & Apple Car Play
  • Huoltokirja
  • Suomi-auto
  • Peruutuskamera
  • Pysäköintitutkat edessä ja takana
  • Elektroninen ajonvakautusjärjestelmä ESC
  • Täysautomaattinen Climatronic-kaksialueilmastointi
  • Mukautuva vakionopeussäädin ACC
  • Suksiluukku
  • Ajoprofiilin valinta
  • Sadetunnistin
  • Ikkunaturvaverhot sivuikkunoissa ja sivuturvatyynyt etuistuimissa
  • Turvatyyny kuljettajalle ja etumatkustajalle, matkustajalta poiskytkettävissä. Kuljettajan polviturvatyyny.
  • Sähkötoiminen seisontajarru, Auto Hold -paikallaanpitoavustin
  • Nahkaverhoiltu monitoimiohjauspyörä
  • Digitaalinen mittaristo Active Info Display
  • App-Connect älypuhelinliitäntä
  • Matkapuhelinvalmius Bluetooth
  • Radio ja navigointi Discover Media 8"
  • Dynaamiset Led-ajovalot. Ajotilanteen mukaan säätyvät.
  • Polttoainekäyttöinen lisälämmitin. Kauko-ohjain ja ajastin.
  • Avaimeton lukitus- ja käynnistys Keyless Access
  • Urheiluistuimet

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?

Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 21,980 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 17,700 €).

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 the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 10 € 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 2018 and was first registered on 07/12/2017.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 167,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 12/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

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.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Fuel-operated parking heater, Adaptive cruise control, LED headlights, Reversing camera, Keyless entry and start. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 176 € 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 205/50 R17.

Where is Volkswagen Golf located?

The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Tampere, Pirkanmaa).

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.