The 2008 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 76 kW (103 hp).

The asking price is 2,500 €. That is 500 € (25%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,000 €. The estimate is based on 851 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced by 300 € from the original 2,800 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.

The odometer reads 360,450 km, which works out at about 20,000 km per year. The car was inspected 5/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 5/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is chassis and body.

Notable equipment:

  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Parking sensors

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,070 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Oulu.

Basic information

Registration number
TMY-336
Mileage
360,450 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Grey
Tyre size
195/65 R15
Wheel size
15″
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
152538
Nettiauto ID
15898421

Technical details

Power
76 kW / 103 hp
Torque
320 Nm
Acceleration (0–100)
9.3 s
Top speed
203 km/h
Fuel consumption
8.3 l/100 km (urban)
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
159 g/km
Kerb weight
1,391 kg
Gross weight
1,940 kg
Max towing weight
1,500 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
690 kg
First registration
02/05/2008
Last inspection
5/2026

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Parking sensors

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 2,500 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 2,000 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 851 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 2008) 1,790 €
  • Automatic transmission +140 €
  • Fuel type: Diesel +150 €
  • Parking sensors +150 €
  • Front-wheel drive −40 €
  • Sold by a private seller −190 €
  • Market price estimate 2,000 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: fuel-operated parking heater.

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

2,400 €2,600 €2,800 €3,000 €3,200 €2/8/20266/8/202610/8/202614/8/2026
DatePriceChange
02/08/20262,800 €
04/08/20262,500 €−300 €
12/08/20263,000 €+500 €
13/08/20262,500 €−500 €

Next inspection due around 5/2027

About 9 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 5/2026.

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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
  1. Chassis and body 33.4

    1,426 defects·All cars 10.1

    Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank

  2. Axles and suspension 22.6

    968 defects·All cars 27.5

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

  3. Brakes 20.1

    858 defects·All cars 20.9

    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.

Sale periods

Private seller, Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa 11 days for sale
2/8/20266/8/202610/8/202614/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
13/08/2026Asking price 3,000 € → 2,500 €
04/08/2026Asking price 2,800 € → 2,500 €

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Miinukset:

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?

Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 2,500 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 2,000 €).

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 02/08/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 300 € 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 and was first registered on 02/05/2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 360,450 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 5/2027. 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 diesel and the gearbox is automatic.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Fuel-operated parking heater, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 589 € 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 Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa).

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.