The 2008 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.9 litres and an output of 77 kW (105 hp).
The asking price is 2,200 €. That is 500 € (29%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,700 €. The estimate is based on 832 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 700 € from the original 2,900 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 376,501 km, which works out at about 21,000 km per year. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is chassis and body. There are 5,212 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).
- Fuel-operated parking heater
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 08/08/2026 for 2,900 €, at 375,000 km. It is now listed for 700 € less than in that sale. It has covered about 1,501 km more since.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 541 € per year
- Insurance 480 € per year
- Financing instalment 47 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,020 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Lahti.
Basic information
- Registration number
- YGZ-463
- Mileage
- 376,501 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.9 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- In traffic use in Finland
- 5,212 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ1KZ8W217576
- maksimi.fi ID
- 159839
- Nettiauto ID
- 15917788
Technical details
- Power
- 77 kW / 105 hp
- Torque
- 210 Nm
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 11.3 s
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Number of gears
- 6
- Cylinders
- 4
- Turbocharger
- Yes
- CO2 emissions
- 132 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,337 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,770 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,200 × 1,781 × 1,460 mm
- Type approval number
- e1*2001/116*0328*12
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Fuel-operated parking heater
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 2,200 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
- Saka Finland Oy Pori · 7/8/2026
- Private seller · 11/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2026 | 2,900 € | – | Saka Finland Oy Pori |
| 11/08/2026 | 2,200 € | – | Private seller |
Next inspection
A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
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
- Chassis and body 33.4
Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank
- Axles and suspension 22.6
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 20.1
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.
Figures describe the Volkswagen GOLF model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2026 | 2,900 € | 375,000 km | 1 day | Saka Finland Oy Pori, Pori, Satakunta |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2026 | Seller changed | Saka Finland Oy Pori → Private seller |
| 11/08/2026 | Asking price Private seller | 2,900 € → 2,200 € |
| 11/08/2026 | Mileage Private seller | 375,000 km → 376,501 km |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalListing – Private seller, tracked since 11/08/2026
Description from the seller, in Finnish.
- 2x kaukosäätöistä avainta
- ilmastointi
- Vakionopeudensäädin
- Sähkölasit edessä ja takana
- Eber pa-lisälämmitin kellolla
- Sadetunnistin
- Isofix
- Penkinlämmittimet
Miinukset:
- takaluukun mikrokytkin irroitettu kahvasta mutta saa helposti auki sisäpuolelta. (Korjataan jos kerkiää)
- Kori nähnyt elämää, mutta kunnostettu myös sitä mukaan.
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?
Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 2,200 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 1,700 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 11/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 700 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 08/08/2026 for 2,900 €, and it has been driven about 1,501 km more since then.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 376,501 km.
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 manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Fuel-operated parking heater. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 541 € 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 Päijät-Häme (Lahti, Päijät-Häme).
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.