The 2008 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.4 litres and an output of 88 kW (120 hp).
The asking price is 1,100 €. That is 400 € (27%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,500 €. The estimate is based on 801 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 150 € from the original 1,250 €.
The odometer reads 385,000 km, which works out at about 21,000 km per year. The car was inspected 3/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 3/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is chassis and body.
- Tow bar
- Keyless entry and start
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 197 € per year
- Insurance 314 € per year
- Financing instalment 38 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 510 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Kouvola.
Basic information
- Registration number
- HAY-571
- Mileage
- 385,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.4 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Red
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 151534
- Nettiauto ID
- 15897055
Technical details
- Power
- 88 kW / 120 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 169 g/km
- Last inspection
- 3/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Keyless entry and start
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 1,100 €
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | 1,250 € | – |
| 02/08/2026 | 1,100 € | −150 € |
Next inspection due around 3/2027
About 7 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 3/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
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 report carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?
Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 1,100 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 1,500 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 8 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 01/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 150 € 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.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 385,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 3/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
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.
How common is a 2008 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 10,293 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 9.5 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (52.9 %). 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 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 petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar, Keyless entry and start. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 197 € 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 Kymenlaakso (Kouvola, Kymenlaakso).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.