The 2009 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.4 litres and an output of 90 kW (122 hp).

This car is sold via Huutokaupat.com, so the listed 5,900 € (plus a 349 € handling fee) is a starting or reference figure. The current highest bid is 2,550 €, with 20 bids placed. The auction ends on 16/08/2026. The price is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 6,400 €. The estimate is based on 904 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 8 days.

The odometer reads 156,000 km, which works out at about 9,000 km per year. There are 4,012 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 226,019 km.

This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 12/08/2026 for 4,000 €, at 156,000 km. It is now listed for 1,900 € more than in that sale.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 710 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is Saka, Pori.

Basic information

Registration number
GIR-556
Mileage
156,000 km
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Engine
1.4 l, Petrol
Model year
2009
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Office fee
349 €
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Blue
Tyre size
195/65 R15
Wheel size
15″
Keys
2
In traffic use in Finland
4,012 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
Imported car
No
VIN number
WVWZZZ1KZ9W564246
maksimi.fi ID
167328
Nettiauto ID
15919027

Technical details

Power
90 kW / 122 hp
Top speed
200 km/h
Fuel consumption
7.7 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
6
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
138 g/km
Kerb weight
1,316 kg
Gross weight
2,100 kg
Max towing weight
1,300 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
650 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,556 × 1,781 × 1,519 mm
Type approval number
e1*2001/116*0328*14

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

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Asking price: 5,900 €

At market price

Market price estimate 6,400 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 904 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 2009) 3,710 €
  • Low mileage +1,740 €
  • Sold by a dealer +620 €
  • Automatic transmission +420 €
  • Front-wheel drive −90 €
  • Market price estimate 6,400 €

A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 8 days.

3,000 €4,000 €5,000 €6,000 €7,000 €11/8/202613/8/202614/8/202616/8/2026
DatePriceChangeListing
11/08/20264,000 €Saka Finland Oy Nummela
12/08/20265,900 €Saka Finland Oy Pori

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 Traficom

The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

3,873 cars of the Volkswagen GOLF model series (first registered in 2009) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 2,694 defects leading to a failure, or 69.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 64.3. That is about as many defects as in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 20

    776 defects·All cars 25.4

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Chassis and body 18.7

    724 defects·All cars 7.1

    Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank

  3. Brakes 17.2

    665 defects·All cars 17.8

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

The remaining 19.6 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (1,478). Median mileage 226,000 km.

Sale periods

Saka Finland Oy Nummela, Uusimaa 1 day
Saka Finland Oy Pori, Satakunta 3 days for sale
11/8/202613/8/202614/8/202616/8/2026

sale

Sales

SoldPriceMileageTime on marketSeller
12/08/20264,000 € 156,000 km 1 daySaka Finland Oy Nummela, Nummela, Uusimaa

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
12/08/2026Seller changed Saka Finland Oy NummelaSaka Finland Oy Pori
12/08/2026Asking price Saka Finland Oy Pori4,000 € → 5,900 €

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?

Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 5,900 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 6,400 €).

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 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 12/08/2026 for 4,000 €.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2009.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 156,000 km.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 38.9 % of Volkswagen GOLF cars first registered in 2009 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (3,873 inspections, median mileage 226,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2009 Volkswagen in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 8,612 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2009 in traffic use in Finland. That is 10.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 33 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (62.6 %). 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 2009, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, chassis and body, brakes. That is 69.6 defects per 100 inspections, against 64.3 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 petrol and the gearbox is automatic.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 166 € 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 Satakunta (Pori, Satakunta).

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.