The 2007 Volkswagen Golf is diesel-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 490,000 km, with an engine output of 77 kW (105 hp). The asking price 1,200 € is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price 1,100 €, based on 700 comparable cars. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is chassis and body. Cars of the same brand account for 8.4 % of all cars first used in 2007 (8,453 cars), the third most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 628 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 309 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 41 € per month, and the original tyre size is 195/65 R15.

Basic information

Registration number
VXX-985
Mileage
490,000 km
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Engine
1.9 l, Diesel
Model year
2007
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Blue
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WVWZZZ1KZ8P013370
maksimi.fi ID
157363
Nettiauto ID
15902535

Technical details

Power
77 kW / 105 hp
Seats
5
Doors
5
Last inspection
7/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 1,200 €

At market price

Market price estimate 1,100 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 700 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 2007) 2,390 €
  • Front-wheel drive −60 €
  • Manual transmission −100 €
  • Sold by a private seller −210 €
  • High mileage −920 €
  • Market price estimate 1,100 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: fuel type: diesel.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 7/2027

About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

2,510 cars of the Volkswagen GOLF model series (first registered in 2007) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 2,303 defects leading to a failure, or 91.8 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 80.9. 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 30.3

    761 defects·All cars 11.9

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

  2. Brakes 21.3

    535 defects·All cars 22.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Axles and suspension 19.8

    498 defects·All cars 27.4

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

The remaining 22.1 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (1,016). Median mileage 236,000 km.

Figures describe the Volkswagen GOLF model series first registered in 2007, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller · Savitaipale, Etelä-Karjala 1 day for sale
4/8/20264/8/20265/8/20266/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Katsastettu. Ilmastointi ja vakkari toimii. Ja kaikki muu oleellinen. Tuulilasissa halkeama. Kosmeettisia vikoja löytyy, mutta toimiva peli. Päivittäisessä ajossa.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?

Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 1,200 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 1,100 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 05/08/2026.

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 2007.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 490,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 45.5 % of Volkswagen GOLF cars first registered in 2007 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (2,510 inspections, median mileage 236,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2007 Volkswagen in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 8,453 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2007 in traffic use in Finland. That is 8.4 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (71.3 %). 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 2007, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: chassis and body, brakes, axles and suspension. That is 91.8 defects per 100 inspections, against 80.9 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 manual.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 628 € per year. The estimate is based on the car's fuel type, CO2 emissions and gross weight.

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 Etelä-Karjala (Savitaipale, Etelä-Karjala).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.