The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is a front-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.9 litres and an output of 77 kW (105 hp).
The asking price is 2,100 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,900 €. The estimate is based on 186 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 8 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
The odometer reads 299,800 km, which works out at about 17,000 km per year. The car was inspected 5/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 5/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is chassis and body. There are 5,212 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).
- Tow bar
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 567 € per year
- Insurance 470 € per year
- Financing instalment 45 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,040 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Oulu.
Basic information
- Registration number
- IYT-586
- Mileage
- 299,800 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.9 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- In traffic use in Finland
- 5,212 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ1KZ8M126714
- maksimi.fi ID
- 169515
- Nettiauto ID
- 15918573
Technical details
- Power
- 77 kW / 105 hp
- Fuel consumption
- 5 l/100 km (extra-urban)
- Doors
- 4
- Number of gears
- 6
- Cylinders
- 4
- Turbocharger
- Yes
- CO2 emissions
- 137 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,420 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,940 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,400 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 710 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,200 × 1,781 × 1,460 mm
- First registration
- 02/06/2008
- Last inspection
- 5/2026
- Type approval number
- e1*2001/116*0328*12
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 2,100 €
Cars of this model typically sell in about 8 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 5/2027
About 9 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 5/2026.
Check with Traficom
Failures in the same model series
873 cars of the Volkswagen JETTA model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 800 defects leading to a failure, or 91.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is more defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Chassis and body 32.5
Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank
- Axles and suspension 21.2
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 18.8
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
The remaining 20.9 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (305). Median mileage 264,000 km.
Figures describe the Volkswagen JETTA model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. 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.
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Jetta cost?
Volkswagen Jetta is for sale at 2,100 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 1,900 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 12/08/2026.
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 and was first registered on 02/06/2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 299,800 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 5/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 46 % of Volkswagen JETTA cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (873 inspections, median mileage 264,000 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 JETTA cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: chassis and body, axles and suspension, brakes. That is 91.6 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.
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 567 € 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 Jetta 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.