Used Volkswagen Golf

Used cars, model years and price levels

#1 most popular Volkswagen model in Finland (of 54 models)*

#3 most popular car model in Finland (of 1793 models)*

*measured by number of active listings

For sale
1,451
Reported sales
2,950
Asking price (median)
10,900 €
Inspection failure rate
25.6 %
Average mileage
180,638 km
Time on market (median)
9 days

The Volkswagen Golf is Finland's #1 most popular Volkswagen model: 1,451 cars are for sale, which is 20.1 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 10,900 € and the average is 13,258 €; the cheapest car costs 350 € and the priciest 52,790 €. Cars for sale are model years 1979–2026, averaging 12 years old. The most common fuel type is petrol (59% of cars for sale) and the most common body type is hatchback (49%). Average mileage is 180,638 km. Median time on market is 9 days. The inspection failure rate averaged 25.6 % in 2025 periodic inspections.

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Breakdowns

Price estimate

  • Well below market price 5 %
  • Below market price 16 %
  • At market price 42 %
  • Above market price 25 %
  • Well above market price 12 %

Fuel type

  • Petrol 59 %
  • Diesel 22 %
  • Hybrid 13 %
  • Plug-in hybrid 4 %
  • Gas 2 %
  • Other 1 %

Gearbox

  • Automatic 59 %
  • Manual 41 %
  • Other 0 %

Seller

  • Dealer 70 %
  • Private seller 30 %

Body type

  • Hatchback 49 %
  • Estate 49 %
  • Other 1 %
  • Convertible 1 %
  • Coupé 0 %
  • Other 0 %

Inspection failure rate

Failure rate in 2025 periodic inspections, by first registration year

  • Volkswagen Golf
  • All cars

Average failure rate 25.6 % (60,538 inspections in 2025, median mileage 189,000 km). Brand average 25.9 %, national average 26.9 %.

Causes of failures

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 28.8 %

    8,072 defects, All cars 39.4 %

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 27.7 %

    7,773 defects, All cars 27.7 %

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Chassis and body 22.3 %

    6,266 defects, All cars 9.6 %

    Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank

  4. Emissions and leaks 14.5 %

    4,071 defects, All cars 10.1 %

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

2025 periodic inspections recorded 28,038 defects leading to a failure across 60,538 inspections. The remaining 7 % of defects fall under other items. The single most common defect item was alustan kotelot ja pohjalevy (4,710 failures). Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (15,808).

Figures count defects, not cars: a failed car often has several defects. Shares are calculated from all defects leading to a failure.

Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

Model years

For sale by model year

Median asking price by model year

Prices by model year: for sale and sold
Model yearFor saleAsking price (median)Sold (median)
2027037,099 €
20267035,990 €35,989 €
20253831,895 €32,665 €
20243025,290 €25,490 €
20235324,380 €22,790 €
20225722,480 €22,645 €
20218720,430 €19,900 €
20205518,880 €17,900 €
20195716,390 €14,900 €
20189314,990 €14,790 €
20178213,140 €12,645 €
20168210,985 €10,825 €
2015739,500 €9,290 €
2014808,140 €7,950 €
2013617,900 €6,900 €
2012755,900 €4,900 €
2011654,500 €4,490 €
2010854,400 €4,044 €
2009393,900 €3,245 €
2008652,290 €1,950 €
2007283,195 €2,200 €
2006263,175 €1,800 €
2005301,994 €1,880 €
2004291,500 €1,400 €
2003211,590 €1,300 €
2002162,275 €1,300 €
200191,150 €1,475 €
2000211,350 €1,175 €
1999161,795 €1,200 €
199871,100 €1,250 €
199741,325 €1,499 €
199627,195 €1,800 €
199541,245 €2,025 €
199431,900 €1,500 €
199315,990 €2,690 €
199233,135 €1,900 €
199155,500 €2,725 €
199093,000 €3,000 €
198923,695 €800 €
198815,990 €1,850 €
1987212,400 €5,224 €
198646,145 €1,500 €
198533,990 €5,895 €
198402,999 €
198326,395 €8,000 €
198218,900 €24,900 €
1981016,900 €
198039,880 €
1979115,900 €4,250 €
197807,500 €
197702,250 €
197502,775 €
197405,350 €

Price by model year

Average depreciation 12.9 %/yr

Effect of equipment on price

  • All-wheel drive 11% of cars +2,062 € avg +1,200 €
  • Sunroof or panoramic roof 3% of cars +1,264 € avg +984 €
  • Premium audio 5% of cars +1,174 € avg +1,470 €
  • Leather upholstery 7% of cars +1,015 € avg +460 €
  • Power tailgate 8% of cars +588 € avg +463 €
  • Keyless entry and start 36% of cars +432 € avg +422 €
  • Reversing camera 29% of cars +331 € avg +639 €
  • Parking sensors 58% of cars +309 € avg +359 €
  • Fuel-operated parking heater 44% of cars +305 € avg +393 €
  • Adaptive cruise control 50% of cars +299 € avg +650 €
  • Automatic transmission 59% of cars +279 € avg +296 €
  • Tow bar 38% of cars +158 € avg +355 €
  • LED headlights 30% of cars +104 € avg +626 €

Average effect on asking price according to the price estimate model, in cars that have the feature. The share is calculated from Volkswagen Golf cars with a price estimate. The vertical line on the bar and the avg figure show the same feature’s average effect across all models.

Time on market vs. comparable models

Median time on market

Time on market

Time on market (median) 9 days

Largest Volkswagen Golf sellers

Private sellers also have 445 Volkswagen Golf listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.

Volkswagen Golf cars by region

Uusimaa: 442Varsinais-Suomi: 152Satakunta: 54Kanta-Häme: 54Etelä-Savo: 30Pirkanmaa: 172Päijät-Häme: 70Kymenlaakso: 47Etelä-Karjala: 41Pohjois-Savo: 70Pohjois-Karjala: 47Keski-Suomi: 68Etelä-Pohjanmaa: 53Pohjanmaa: 25Keski-Pohjanmaa: 16Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: 116Kainuu: 13Lappi: 38Ahvenanmaa: 0
  • 0
  • 1–30
  • 31–100
  • 101–250
  • over 250

All regions

RegionFor saleShareMedian price
Uusimaa44229.3 %12,990 €
Pirkanmaa17211.4 %7,695 €
Varsinais-Suomi15210.1 %11,190 €
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa1167.7 %9,895 €
Pohjois-Savo704.6 %10,190 €
Päijät-Häme704.6 %9,790 €
Keski-Suomi684.5 %9,935 €
Kanta-Häme543.6 %10,900 €
Satakunta543.6 %11,140 €
Etelä-Pohjanmaa533.5 %7,900 €
Kymenlaakso473.1 %13,980 €
Pohjois-Karjala473.1 %7,990 €
Etelä-Karjala412.7 %9,900 €
Lappi382.5 %5,095 €
Etelä-Savo302 %8,135 €
Pohjanmaa251.7 %6,900 €
Keski-Pohjanmaa161.1 %5,340 €
Kainuu130.9 %3,500 €

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Volkswagen Golf listings per day

For sale 1,558

Value of cars sold (cumulative)

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Frequently asked questions

How many Volkswagen Golf cars are for sale in Finland?

There are 1,451 used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale in Finland.

Where can I find used Volkswagen Golf cars?

There are 1,451 used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale in Finland. maksimi.fi lists all used Volkswagen Golf cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are K-Auto, Kamux, Saka.

How much does a used Volkswagen Golf cost?

The median asking price of Volkswagen Golf cars for sale is 10,900 €, and the average is 13,258 €. Prices range from 350 € to 52,790 €.

What have used Volkswagen Golf cars sold for?

2,950 Volkswagen Golf cars have been sold while tracked. Realised prices vary by model year; for example, model year 2026 cars sold at a median of 35,989 €. Prices are each car's last asking price before the sale.

What model years of the Volkswagen Golf are for sale?

Model years 1979–2026 are for sale. Model year 2018 has the most listings (93 cars).

How popular is the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf is the #1 most popular Volkswagen model in Finland: its share of Volkswagen cars for sale is 20.1 %.

How much value does a Volkswagen Golf lose per year?

Based on median asking prices by model year, a used Volkswagen Golf's value falls by an average of 12.9% per year. The figure reflects the resale value trend of the used car.

How often does the Volkswagen Golf fail its inspection?

The failure rate of Volkswagen Golf cars in 2025 periodic inspections was 25.6 % on average (60,538 inspections, median mileage 189,000 km). The national average was 26.9 %. Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

What causes Volkswagen Golf cars to fail their inspection?

In 2025 periodic inspections, Volkswagen Golf cars recorded 28,038 defects leading to a failure, most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, chassis and body, emissions and leaks. The single most common defect was alustan kotelot ja pohjalevy. Figures count defects, not cars, because a failed car often has several defects.

How fast does a Volkswagen Golf sell?

Sold Volkswagen Golf cars were listed for a median of 9 days before being sold.

What is the most common fuel type in Volkswagen Golf cars?

The most common fuel type is petrol: 59% of cars for sale.

What share of Volkswagen Golf cars have an automatic gearbox?

59% of Volkswagen Golf cars for sale have an automatic gearbox.

Do dealers or private sellers sell more Volkswagen Golf cars?

70% of cars for sale are dealer listings and 30% are from private sellers.

What is the most common Volkswagen Golf body type?

The most common body type is hatchback: 49% of cars for sale.

What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf?

The average mileage of Volkswagen Golf cars for sale is 180,638 km.

Where in Finland are the most Volkswagen Golf cars for sale?

The largest number of Volkswagen Golf cars for sale is in Uusimaa (442 cars). The next largest regions are Pirkanmaa and Varsinais-Suomi.

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