The 2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0tdi 4motion is diesel-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 364,000 km. Notable equipment includes adaptive cruise control. The asking price 1,950 € is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price 1,900 €, based on 586 comparable cars. Cars of the same brand account for 9 % of all cars first used in 2005 (8,249 cars), the third most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 628 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 314 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 64 € per month, and the original tyre size is 195/65 R15.

Basic information

Registration number
FGV-556
Mileage
364,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2005
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Grey
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
160247
Nettiauto ID
15908207

Technical details

Seats
5
Doors
5
Last inspection
8/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Adaptive cruise control

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 1,950 €

At market price

Market price estimate 1,900 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 586 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 2005) 1,510 €
  • All-wheel drive +570 €
  • Sold by a private seller −180 €
  • Market price estimate 1,900 €

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

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 8/2027

About 12 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2026.

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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

4,209 cars of the Volkswagen GOLF model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 4,588 defects leading to a failure, or 109 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. 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. Brakes 29.1

    1,225 defects·All cars 27.7

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  2. Chassis and body 26.7

    1,125 defects·All cars 14.3

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

  3. Axles and suspension 24.7

    1,040 defects·All cars 27.6

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

The remaining 26.1 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (2,191). Median mileage 257,000 km.

Figures describe the Volkswagen GOLF model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller · Vaala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa 1 day for sale
7/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Perussiisti neliveto kauppakassi talven liukkaille. Juuri katsastettu, hyvät renkaat. Takaluukun mikrokytkin rikki, Ja vänkärin takaovi aukeaa vain sisäpuolelta. Vaihtokin käy korkeampaan nelivetoon

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf 2.0tdi 4motion cost?

Volkswagen Golf 2.0tdi 4motion is for sale at 1,950 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 1,900 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 07/08/2026.

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 2005.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 364,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 49.6 % of Volkswagen GOLF cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (4,209 inspections, median mileage 257,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2005 Volkswagen in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 8,249 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (81.6 %). 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 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: brakes, chassis and body, axles and suspension. That is 109 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 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 Adaptive cruise control. The full feature list is on this page.

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 2.0tdi 4motion located?

The car is located in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Vaala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

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