The 1997 Volkswagen Golf 1,8 CL 5d is a front-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.8 litres and an output of 66 kW (90 hp).
The asking price is 600 €. That is 900 € (60%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,500 €. The estimate is based on 544 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 300 € from the original 900 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 7 days.
The odometer reads 155,606 km, which works out at about 5,000 km per year. The estimated inspection deadline of 1/2026 has already passed. There are 559 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 217,225 km.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 219 € per year
- Insurance 460 € per year
- Financing instalment 23 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 680 € per year.
The original tyre size is 175/70 R13. The seller is a private individual, Vesilahti.
Basic information
- Registration number
- RGS-395
- Mileage
- 155,606 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.8 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Green
- In traffic use in Finland
- 559 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ1HZVW481495
- maksimi.fi ID
- 155600
- Nettiauto ID
- 15901297
Technical details
- Power
- 66 kW / 90 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,020 × 1,700 × 1,410 mm
- Last inspection
- 1/2025
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 600 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 7 days.
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 | 900 € | – |
| 11/08/2026 | 600 € | −300 € |
The inspection period appears to have expired
The estimated due date was 1/2026, about 7 months ago. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 1/2025.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date. The car may have been inspected after the listing was posted, or taken off the road, in which case the inspection requirement does not run.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2026 | Asking price | 900 € → 600 € |
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Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Golf 1,8 CL 5d cost?
Volkswagen Golf 1,8 CL 5d is for sale at 600 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well 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 04/08/2026.
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 1997.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 155,606 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the inspection period ended around 1/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 1997 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 1,209 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 1997 in traffic use in Finland. That is 8.1 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 25 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (90.6 %). 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 219 € 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 175/70 R13.
Where is Volkswagen Golf 1,8 CL 5d located?
The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Vesilahti, 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.