The 2003 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.9 litres and an output of 74 kW (101 hp).

The asking price is 990 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,100 €. The estimate is based on 491 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 8 days.

The odometer reads 527,200 km, which works out at about 23,000 km per year. The car was inspected 4/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 4/2027. There are 6,331 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 273,458 km.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,050 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Salo.

Basic information

Registration number
SVF-749
Mileage
527,200 km
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Engine
1.9 l, Diesel
Model year
2003
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Red
Tyre size
195/65 R15
Wheel size
15″
In traffic use in Finland
6,331 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WVWZZZ1JZ3W588593
maksimi.fi ID
173298
Nettiauto ID
15923027

Technical details

Power
74 kW / 101 hp
Seats
5
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
143 g/km (NEDC)
Gross weight
1,900 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,400 × 1,740 × 1,470 mm
First registration
16/05/2003
Last inspection
4/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

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Asking price: 990 €

At market price

Market price estimate 1,100 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 491 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 2003) 1,620 €
  • Front-wheel drive −40 €
  • Sold by a private seller −100 €
  • High mileage −380 €
  • Market price estimate 1,100 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission, fuel type: diesel, body type: estate.

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

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 4/2027

About 8 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 4/2026.

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Failure rate among cars of the same age

Of 22-year-old diesel passenger cars, 49.5% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (11,562 inspections, median mileage 412,000 km).

Sale periods

Private seller, Salo, Varsinais-Suomi 1 day for sale
14/8/202615/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Katsastettu huhtikuussa 2026. Hyväksytty. Mittarilukema n 527000 km. Peruskuntoinen. Tuulilasissa halkeama.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?

Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 990 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 1,100 €).

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 14/08/2026.

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 2003 and was first registered on 16/05/2003.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 527,200 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 4/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How common is a 2003 Volkswagen in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 8,380 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2003 in traffic use in Finland. That is 12.2 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (84.1 %). 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 diesel and the gearbox is manual.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 577 € 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 Varsinais-Suomi (Salo, Varsinais-Suomi).

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.