The 2009 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.4 litres and an output of 90 kW (122 hp).
The asking price is 3,500 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 3,700 €. The estimate is based on 881 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced 2 times, by a total of 400 € from the original 3,900 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 220,000 km, which works out at about 13,000 km per year. The car was inspected 6/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 6/2027. There are 4,012 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 226,019 km.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 172 € per year
- Insurance 510 € per year
- Financing instalment 72 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 680 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Kajaani.
Basic information
- Registration number
- IHX-276
- Mileage
- 220,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.4 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2009
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Silver
- Tyre size
- 195/65 R15
- Wheel size
- 15″
- Tyre sets
- 2
- In traffic use in Finland
- 4,012 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ1KZ9W541428
- maksimi.fi ID
- 151193
- Nettiauto ID
- 15894882
Technical details
- Power
- 90 kW / 122 hp
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 6.5 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Number of gears
- 6
- Cylinders
- 4
- Turbocharger
- Yes
- CO2 emissions
- 144 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,549 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,100 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,556 × 1,781 × 1,519 mm
- Last inspection
- 6/2026
- Type approval number
- e1*2001/116*0328*14
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 3,500 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | 3,900 € | – |
| 05/08/2026 | 3,700 € | −200 € |
| 10/08/2026 | 3,500 € | −200 € |
Next inspection due around 6/2027
About 10 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 6/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
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
- Axles and suspension 20
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Chassis and body 18.7
Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank
- Brakes 17.2
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.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2026 | Asking price | 3,700 € → 3,500 € |
| 05/08/2026 | Asking price | 3,900 € → 3,700 € |
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 report carVertical- vakkari
- ISOFIX valmius
- kaadettavat takapenkit
- sähköinen keskuslukitus
- 2xrenkaat (kummatkin hyvässä kunnossa)
- 89000km jakoketju vaihdettu
- 123000km vesipumppu vaihdettu
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?
Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 3,500 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 3,700 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 12 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 01/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 400 € 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.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 220,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 6/2027. 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?
Vehicle tax is 172 € 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 Kainuu (Kajaani, Kainuu).
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.