The 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle is a front-wheel-drive MPV, 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 3,500 €. That is 4,100 € (54%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 7,600 €. The estimate is based on 37 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 6 days and a private seller in about 12 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 11 days.
The odometer reads 403,000 km, which works out at about 22,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 8/2026.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 959 € per year
- Insurance 510 € per year
- Financing instalment 72 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,470 € per year.
The original tyre size is 215/65 R16. The seller is a private individual, Hämeenkoski.
Basic information
- Registration number
- ACY-577
- Mileage
- 403,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.5 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- MPV
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WV2ZZZ7H28H118842
- maksimi.fi ID
- 168279
- Nettiauto ID
- 15913230
Technical details
- Power
- 96 kW / 131 hp
- Torque
- 340 Nm
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 219 g/km
- Last inspection
- 8/2025
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 3,500 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 6 days and a private seller in about 12 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 11 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 8/2026
Less than a month left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2025.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
125 cars of the Volkswagen CARAVELLE model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 94 defects leading to a failure, or 75.2 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. 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
- Brakes 28
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Axles and suspension 19.2
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Steering 12.8
Steering joints and rods, steering gear
The remaining 20.2 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (109). Median mileage 252,000 km.
Figures describe the Volkswagen CARAVELLE model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
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Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Caravelle cost?
Volkswagen Caravelle is for sale at 3,500 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 7,600 €).
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 11/08/2026.
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 2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 403,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 37.6 % of Volkswagen CARAVELLE cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (125 inspections, median mileage 252,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2008 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 10,293 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 9.5 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (52.9 %). 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 CARAVELLE cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: brakes, axles and suspension, steering. That is 75.2 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 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 diesel and the gearbox is manual.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 959 € 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 Caravelle located?
The car is located in Päijät-Häme (Hämeenkoski, Päijät-Häme).
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.