On sale 11 daysOn sale 11 d
370 €
Private seller, Pöytyä, Varsinais-Suomi
Not roadworthy
1 / 9 Image source: Private seller, Nettiauto
The 1998 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.4 litres and an output of 40 kW (54 hp). The car is not marked as roadworthy.
The asking price is 350 €. The chance this car sells within the next 14 days is about 34%.
The asking price has been reduced 2 times, by a total of 150 € from the original 500 €. maksimi.fi has no price estimate for this car, because it is not marked as roadworthy. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 170,000 km, which works out at about 6,000 km per year. The estimated inspection deadline of 10/2025 has already passed.
- Tow bar
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 219 € per year
- Insurance 450 € per year
- Financing instalment 20 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 670 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15.
The seller is a private individual, Raahe.
The car has been for sale for 12 days since 05/08/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- YCE-831
- Mileage
- 170,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity 20% off
- Engine
- 1.4 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1998
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Red
- Tyre size
- 195/65 R15
- Wheel size
- 15″
- Not roadworthy
- Yes
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 156918
- Nettiauto ID
- 15904091
Technical details
- Power
- 40 kW / 55 hp
- Torque
- 126 Nm
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 15.6 s
- Top speed
- 171 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 9.1 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- CO2 emissions
- 154 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,075 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,620 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 3,993 × 1,670 × 1,415 mm
- First registration
- 01/01/1998
- Last inspection
- 10/2024
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
Asking price: 350 €
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | 500 € | – |
| 06/08/2026 | 400 € | −100 € |
| 17/08/2026 | 350 € | −50 € |
The inspection period appears to have expired
The estimated due date was 10/2025, about 10 months ago. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 10/2024.
Check with TraficomThe car may have been inspected after the listing was posted, or taken off the road, in which case the inspection requirement does not run.
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
Private seller, Raahe, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa 12 days for sale
5/8/20269/8/202613/8/202618/8/2026
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17/08/2026 | Asking price | 400 € → 350 € |
| 06/08/2026 | Asking price | 500 € → 400 € |
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500 € 70,000 €
3 years
1 year 3 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 20 €/mo
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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 219 €/yr
- Driving power tax 0 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 219 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight (1620 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
Driver's age 45 yrs
- Liability insurance200 €/yr
- Comprehensive250 €/yr
- Total insurance450 €/yr
≈ 38 €/mo
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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
Volkswagen Golf (1998–2000) · IV 1.4. 5dr (55kW)
Tyre sizes for this car
- 195/65 R15 Original
- 225/35 R19 Recommended
- 225/40 R18 Recommended
- 225/45 R17 Recommended
- 205/50 R17 Recommended
- 225/50 R16 Recommended
- 205/55 R16 Recommended
- 205/60 R15 Recommended
- 175/80 R14 Recommended
Wheel sizes for this car
14″
15″
16″
17″
18″
19″
Original wheel size: 15″
What do the sizes mean?
Renkaatvaihtoon.fi guarantees that the tyres fit this exact car (YCE-831).
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Frequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration YCE-831?
YCE-831 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf with 170,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 350 €.
How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?
Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 350 €.
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 12 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 05/08/2026.
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 1998 and was first registered on 01/01/1998.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 170,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the inspection period ended around 10/2025. 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 a 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.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.
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 driving power 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 (Raahe, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 669 € per year: vehicle tax 219 €, insurance 450 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.
Who is selling this car?
The seller is Private seller (Raahe).
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.