The 2003 Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.9 litres.

The asking price is 900 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,100 €. The estimate is based on 811 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 8 days.

The odometer reads 617,714 km, which works out at about 27,000 km per year. The car was inspected 2/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 2/2027.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,100 € per year.

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

Basic information

Registration number
AUZ-491
Mileage
617,714 km
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Engine
1.9 l, Diesel
Model year
2003
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
Tyre size
195/65 R15
Wheel size
15″
Tyre sets
2
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
173624
Nettiauto ID
15923396

Technical details

Fuel consumption
7.6 l/100 km (urban)
Doors
5
Last inspection
2/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 900 €

At market price

Market price estimate 1,100 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 811 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 2003) 1,760 €
  • Fuel type: Diesel +200 €
  • Front-wheel drive −40 €
  • Sold by a private seller −140 €
  • High mileage −680 €
  • Market price estimate 1,100 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission, tow bar.

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

750 €800 €850 €900 €950 €12/8/202614/8/202616/8/202618/8/2026
DatePriceChange
14/08/2026800 €
15/08/2026900 €+100 €

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.

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

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, Padasjoki, Päijät-Häme 1 day for sale
14/8/202615/8/202616/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
15/08/2026Asking price 800 € → 900 €

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?

Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 900 €.

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.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 617,714 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 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.

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 628 € 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 Päijät-Häme (Padasjoki, 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.