The 2005 Volkswagen Transporter is a front-wheel-drive van, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.5 litres and an output of 96 kW (131 hp).

The asking price is 5,300 €. That is 2,100 € (66%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 3,200 €. The estimate is based on 259 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 8 days. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 9 days.

The odometer reads 520,000 km, which works out at about 25,000 km per year. The estimated inspection deadline of 4/2026 has already passed.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,160 € per year.

The original tyre size is 215/65 R16. The seller is a private individual, Äänekoski.

Basic information

Registration number
BJG-247
Mileage
520,000 km
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Engine
2.5 l, Diesel
Model year
2005
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Van
Vehicle type
Van
Colour
Silver
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
162807
Nettiauto ID
15910795

Technical details

Power
96 kW / 130 hp
Seats
3
Doors
5
Kerb weight
2,340 kg
Gross weight
3,000 kg
Max towing weight
2,500 kg
Last inspection
4/2025

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

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Asking price: 5,300 €

Well above market price

Market price estimate 3,200 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 259 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Transporter, 2005) 3,660 €
  • Sold by a private seller −210 €
  • Front-wheel drive −250 €
  • Market price estimate 3,200 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission, tow bar.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 8 days. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 9 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

The inspection period appears to have expired

The estimated due date was 4/2026, about 4 months ago. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 4/2025.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date. The 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 20-year-old diesel vans, 50.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (10,576 inspections, median mileage 341,000 km).

The figure is the average for the whole age group, not for this model. No model-series statistics exist for this car. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller, Äänekoski, Keski-Suomi 4 days for sale
8/8/202610/8/202611/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

3 paikkainen hyvin palvellut transporter myyntiin. Facelift keula tehty uusilla osilla pl. umpiot. Kesärenkaat 20" jykevillä vanteilla. Menee joskus vikatilaan, virrat pois käyttämällä matka jatkuu. Lisään kuvia lähipäivinä. 5300e/tarjous Vaihdossa ainoastaan pitkä jatkohytillinen kevyt ka sprinter.

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Transporter cost?

Volkswagen Transporter is for sale at 5,300 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 3,200 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 4 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 08/08/2026.

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 520,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the inspection period ended around 4/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

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?

Vehicle tax is 555 € 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 215/65 R16.

Where is Volkswagen Transporter located?

The car is located in Keski-Suomi (Äänekoski, Keski-Suomi).

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.