The 2001 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.6 litres and an output of 55 kW (75 hp).
The asking price is 1,650 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,500 €. The estimate is based on 374 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 200 € from the original 1,850 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 266,900 km, which works out at about 11,000 km per year.
- Tow bar
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 196 € per year
- Insurance 460 € per year
- Financing instalment 55 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 660 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Joensuu.
Basic information
- Registration number
- LJF-599
- Mileage
- 266,900 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.6 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2001
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Beige
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 163668
- Nettiauto ID
- 15911889
Technical details
- Power
- 55 kW / 75 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 12.7 s
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 168 g/km
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 1,650 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | 1,850 € | – |
| 11/08/2026 | 1,650 € | −200 € |
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.
Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of 24-year-old petrol passenger cars, 46.7% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (35,002 inspections, median mileage 265,000 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.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2026 | Asking price | 1,850 € → 1,650 € |
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.
- Lambda-anturit 1 ja 2
- Takajarrujen jarrusatulat, levyt ja palat
- Jakohihna 11/2025
- Takaiskarit 9/2025
- Moniurahihna 10/2025
- Pakoputken haitariosan korjaus 9/2025
- Uusi akku 2/2026
- Oikean etupuolen jarrupalat 8/2026
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?
Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 1,650 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 1,500 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 3 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 09/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 200 € below the original listing price.
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 2001.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 266,900 km.
How common is a 2001 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 3,021 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2001 in traffic use in Finland. That is 8.9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 28 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (78.7 %). 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 196 € 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 Pohjois-Karjala (Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala).
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.