The 1998 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.8 litres and an output of 110 kW (150 hp).
The asking price is 2,500 €. That is 1,200 € (92%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,300 €. The estimate is based on 174 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 341,600 km, which works out at about 12,000 km per year. The car was inspected 4/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 4/2027.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 233 € per year
- Insurance 500 € per year
- Financing instalment 53 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 730 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/60 R15. The seller is a private individual, Akaa.
Basic information
- Registration number
- FGV-322
- Mileage
- 341,600 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.8 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1998
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Tyre size
- 205/60 R15
- Wheel size
- 15″
- Tyre sets
- 2
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 153230
- Nettiauto ID
- 15898539
Technical details
- Power
- 110 kW / 150 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Kerb weight
- 1,356 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,780 kg
- Last inspection
- 4/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 2,500 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 4/2027
About 8 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 4/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
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View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalFrequently 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 well above market price (estimated market price 1,300 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 10 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 03/08/2026.
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 1998.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 341,600 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 4/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 1998 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 1,814 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 1998 in traffic use in Finland. That is 8.2 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 26 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (86.9 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
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 233 € 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 205/60 R15.
Where is Volkswagen Golf located?
The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Akaa, 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.