The 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle is a front-wheel-drive MPV, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.5 litres and an output of 75 kW (102 hp).
The asking price is 3,500 €. That is 400 € (13%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 3,100 €. The estimate is based on 31 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 500 € from the original 4,000 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 6 days and a private seller in about 12 days.
The odometer reads 380,000 km, which works out at about 14,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 8/2026.
- Tow bar
- Fuel-operated parking heater
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 23/07/2026 for 4,000 €, at 379,000 km. It is now listed for 500 € less than in that sale. It has covered about 1,000 km more since.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 480 € per year
- Insurance 550 € per year
- Financing instalment 72 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,030 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/70 R15. The seller is a private individual, Liminka.
Basic information
- Registration number
- TIM-923
- Mileage
- 380,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.5 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 1998
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- MPV
- Vehicle type
- Van
- Colour
- Green
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 95545
- Nettiauto ID
- 15910725
Technical details
- Power
- 75 kW / 102 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Max towing weight
- 2,000 kg
- Last inspection
- 8/2025
- 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 6 days and a private seller in about 12 days.
- Private seller · 4/7/2026
- Private seller · 8/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | 4,000 € | – | Private seller |
| 08/08/2026 | 3,500 € | – | Private seller |
Next inspection due around 8/2026
Less than a month left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2025.
Check with Traficom
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).
The figure is the average for the whole age group, not for this model. No model-series statistics exist for this car. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/07/2026 | 4,000 € | 379,000 km | 19 days | Private seller, Liminka, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Liminka, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa → Private seller, Liminka, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
| 08/08/2026 | Asking price | 4,000 € → 3,500 € |
| 08/08/2026 | Mileage | 379,000 km → 380,000 km |
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 08/08/2026
Description from the seller, in Finnish.
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Caravelle cost?
Volkswagen Caravelle is for sale at 3,500 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 3,100 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 4 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 08/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 500 € 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 23/07/2026 for 4,000 €, and it has been driven about 1,000 km more since then.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1998 and was first registered on 26/08/1998.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 380,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2026. 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 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 480 € 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 Caravelle located?
The car is located in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Liminka, 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.