The 2016 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.2 litres and an output of 81 kW (110 hp).
The asking price is 14,480 € (plus a 349 € handling fee). That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 14,500 €. The estimate is based on 1,134 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 400 € from the original 14,880 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 82,000 km, which works out at about 8,000 km per year. The car was inspected 3/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 3/2027. There are 5,670 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 144,348 km.
- Parking sensors
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 140 € per year
- Insurance 680 € per year
- Financing instalment 164 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 820 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is Kamux, Espoo.
Basic information
- Registration number
- KNU-461
- Mileage
- 82,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.2 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2016
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 349 €
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Grey
- In traffic use in Finland
- 5,670 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZAUZGW270518
- maksimi.fi ID
- 151976
- Nettiauto ID
- 15896471
Technical details
- Power
- 81 kW / 110 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 9.9 s
- Top speed
- 195 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 5.9 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- CO2 emissions
- 112 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,251 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,780 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,300 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 620 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,562 × 1,799 × 1,446 mm
- Last inspection
- 3/2026
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Leather upholstery
- Parking sensors
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 14,480 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | 14,880 € | – |
| 06/08/2026 | 14,480 € | −400 € |
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
3,882 cars of the Volkswagen GOLF model series (first registered in 2016) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 435 defects leading to a failure, or 11.2 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 24.4. 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
- Axles and suspension 5.1
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 4
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Engine and other equipment 0.6
Engine and transmission, seat belts and safety systems, tow equipment
The remaining 13.1 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (477). Median mileage 139,000 km.
Figures describe the Volkswagen GOLF model series first registered in 2016, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | Asking price | 14,880 € → 14,480 € |
| 06/08/2026 | Mileage | 83,000 km → 82,000 km Reading went down, check the odometer history |
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.
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?
Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 14,480 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 14,500 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 11 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 2016.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 82,000 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, 9.3 % of Volkswagen GOLF cars first registered in 2016 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (3,882 inspections, median mileage 139,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2016 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 15,860 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2016 in traffic use in Finland. That is 11.7 % of all cars first used that year, making it the most common brand of that year among 33 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (53.5 %). 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 2016, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, engine and other equipment. That is 11.2 defects per 100 inspections, against 24.4 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 automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Parking sensors, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 140 € 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 (Espoo, 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.