The 2008 Volkswagen Golf is diesel-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 365,400 km, with an engine output of 103 kW (140 hp). Notable equipment includes tow bar. The asking price 2,650 € is about 66% (1,050 €) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price 1,600 €, based on 790 comparable cars. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is chassis and body. Cars of the same brand account for 9.5 % of all cars first used in 2008 (10,293 cars), the second most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 578 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 319 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 56 € per month, and the original tyre size is 195/65 R15.
Basic information
- Registration number
- KOG-557
- Mileage
- 365,400 km
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- 2.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Grey
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 160783
- Nettiauto ID
- 15906549
Technical details
- Power
- 103 kW / 140 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 148 g/km
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- First registration
- 02/03/2008
- Last inspection
- 12/2025
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 2,650 €
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 12/2026
About 4 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 12/2025.
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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
Sales
No previous sales.
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?
Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 2,650 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 1,600 €).
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 2008 and was first registered on 02/03/2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 365,400 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 12/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
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 Tow bar. 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 578 € 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 Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Haukipudas, 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.