The 2004 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.4 litres and an output of 55 kW (75 hp).
The asking price is 1,300 €. That is 500 € (28%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,800 €. The estimate is based on 515 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 260,000 km, which works out at about 12,000 km per year. The car was inspected 2/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 2/2027. There are 1,368 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 247,922 km.
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 10/08/2026 for 1,250 €, at 260,527 km. It is now listed for 50 € more than in that sale.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 194 € per year
- Insurance 460 € per year
- Financing instalment 44 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 650 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Oulu.
Basic information
- Registration number
- YIA-225
- Mileage
- 260,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.4 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2004
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Red
- Tyre size
- 195/65 R15
- Wheel size
- 15″
- Tyre sets
- 2
- In traffic use in Finland
- 1,368 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ1KZ4W089151
- maksimi.fi ID
- 164403
- Nettiauto ID
- 15919055
Technical details
- Power
- 55 kW / 75 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 14.7 s
- Seats
- 5
- CO2 emissions
- 166 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,264 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,780 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,200 × 1,750 × 1,460 mm
- Last inspection
- 2/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 1,300 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
- Private seller · 10/8/2026
- Private seller · 12/8/–14/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2026 | 1,250 € | – | Private seller |
| 12/08/2026 | 1,450 € | – | Private seller |
| 14/08/2026 | 1,300 € | −150 € | Private seller |
Next inspection due around 2/2027
About 6 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 2/2026.
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 21-year-old petrol passenger cars, 45.6% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (74,373 inspections, median mileage 251,000 km).
Sale periods
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2026 | 1,250 € | 260,527 km | 1 day | Private seller, Kempele, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14/08/2026 | Asking price | 1,450 € → 1,300 € |
| 12/08/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Kempele, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa → Private seller, Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
| 12/08/2026 | Asking price | 1,250 € → 1,450 € |
| 12/08/2026 | Mileage | 260,527 km → 260,000 km Reading went down, check the odometer history |
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How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?
Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 1,300 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 1,800 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 12/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 10/08/2026 for 1,250 €.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2004.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 260,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 2/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 2004 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 7,634 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2004 in traffic use in Finland. That is 9.9 % 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 (82.3 %). 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.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 194 € 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-Pohjanmaa (Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa).
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.