The 1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1,6d is a rear-wheel-drive van, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.6 litres.

The asking price is 6,900 €. That is 4,600 € (200%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,300 €. The estimate is based on 25 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 69%.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 12 days and a private seller in about 8 days.

The odometer reads 354,202 km, which works out at about 10,000 km per year. The car was inspected 9/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 9/2026.

Notable equipment:

  • Fuel-operated parking heater

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,010 € per year.

The seller is a private individual, Helsinki.

The car has been for sale for 2 days since 28/08/2026.

Basic information

Registration number
XLU-906
Mileage
354,202 km
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Engine
1.6 l, Diesel
Model year
1989
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Van
Vehicle type
Van
Colour
White
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
197445
Nettiauto ID
15952372

Technical details

Seats
5
Doors
3
Kerb weight
1,820 kg
Gross weight
2,270 kg
First registration
01/06/1989
Last inspection
9/2025

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Fuel-operated parking heater

Equipment rating

Asking price: 6,900 €

Well above market price

Market price estimate 2,300 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 25 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 9/2026

Less than a month left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 9/2025.

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Failure rate among cars of the same age

Of at least 25-year-old diesel vans, 49.3% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (27,924 inspections, median mileage 376,000 km).

Sale periods

Private seller, Helsinki, Uusimaa 2 days for sale
28/8/202629/8/202630/8/202631/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.

  • Base tax 313 €/yr
  • Driving power tax 76 €/yr
  • Total vehicle tax 389 €/yr

Base tax is based on gross weight. Driving power tax is based on gross weight (2270 kg).

Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).

Driver's age 45 yrs
  • Liability insurance260 €/yr
  • Comprehensive360 €/yr
  • Total insurance620 €/yr

≈ 52 €/mo

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Tyre sizes for this model

  • 185/80 R14
  • 245/75 R16

Wheel sizes for this model

14″
16″
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Frequently asked questions about this car

Which car has the registration XLU-906?

XLU-906 is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter 1,6d with 354,202 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 6,900 €.

How much does Volkswagen Transporter 1,6d cost?

Volkswagen Transporter 1,6d is for sale at 6,900 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 2,300 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 2 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 28/08/2026.

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 1989 and was first registered on 01/06/1989.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 354,202 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 9/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

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 Fuel-operated parking heater. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 389 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

Where is Volkswagen Transporter 1,6d located?

The car is located in Uusimaa (Helsinki, Uusimaa).

How much does the car cost to keep per year?

The estimate is 1,009 € per year: vehicle tax 389 €, insurance 620 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Helsinki).

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.