The 1998 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.4 litres.
The asking price is 2,500 €. That is 800 € (47%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,700 €. The estimate is based on 172 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 140,000 km, which works out at about 5,000 km per year. The estimated inspection deadline of 5/2026 has already passed.
- Tow bar
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 219 € per year
- Insurance 480 € per year
- Financing instalment 53 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 700 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Kuhmoinen.
Basic information
- Registration number
- XYO-887
- Mileage
- 140,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.4 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1998
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Other
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Red
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 162886
- Nettiauto ID
- 15908715
Technical details
- Doors
- 5
- Last inspection
- 5/2025
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 2,500 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
The inspection period appears to have expired
The estimated due date was 5/2026, about 3 months ago. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 5/2025.
Check with TraficomThe 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 at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 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
Sales
No previous sales.
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 carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?
Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 2,500 €.
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 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 1998.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 140,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the inspection period ended around 5/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 1998 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 1,814 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 1998 in traffic use in Finland. That is 8.2 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 26 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (86.9 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol 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 219 € 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 Pirkanmaa (Kuhmoinen, Pirkanmaa).
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.