The 1997 Volkswagen Transporter is a front-wheel-drive van, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.9 litres.
The asking price is 3,500 €. That is 1,300 € (59%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,200 €. The estimate is based on 122 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 300 € from the original 3,800 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 453,000 km, which works out at about 16,000 km per year. The car was inspected 6/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 6/2027.
- Tow bar
- Fuel-operated parking heater
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 14/07/2026 for 3,800 €, at 453,000 km. It is now listed for 300 € less than in that sale.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 504 € per year
- Insurance 570 € per year
- Financing instalment 72 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,070 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/70 R15. The seller is a private individual, Rovaniemi.
Basic information
- Registration number
- KIJ-779
- Mileage
- 453,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.9 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Van
- Vehicle type
- Van
- Colour
- White
- Tyre size
- 195/70 R15
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 95534
- Nettiauto ID
- 15906180
Technical details
- Seats
- 3
- Doors
- 4
- Last inspection
- 6/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Fuel-operated parking heater
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 3,500 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
- Private seller · 4/7/2026
- Private seller · 6/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | 3,800 € | – | Private seller |
| 06/08/2026 | 3,500 € | – | Private seller |
Next inspection due around 6/2027
About 10 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 6/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
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
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/07/2026 | 3,800 € | 453,000 km | 10 days | Private seller, Rovaniemi, Lappi |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Rovaniemi, Lappi → Private seller, Rovaniemi, Lappi |
| 06/08/2026 | Asking price | 3,800 € → 3,500 € |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalListing – Private seller, tracked since 06/08/2026
Description from the seller, in Finnish.
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Transporter cost?
Volkswagen Transporter is for sale at 3,500 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 2,200 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 7 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 06/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 300 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 14/07/2026 for 3,800 €.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1997.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 453,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 6/2027. 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 Tow bar, Fuel-operated parking heater. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 504 € 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 195/70 R15.
Where is Volkswagen Transporter located?
The car is located in Lappi (Rovaniemi, Lappi).
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.