On sale 4 daysOn sale 4 d
1,500 €
Private seller, Aura, Varsinais-Suomi
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The 1997 Volkswagen Transporter is a front-wheel-drive van, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.5 litres and an output of 55 kW (75 hp).
The asking price is 1,450 €. That is 350 € (19%) below bilbil.fi's estimated market price of 1,800 €. The estimate is based on 224 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 67%.
The asking price has been reduced 2 times, by a total of 450 € from the original 1,900 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 13 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
The odometer reads 770,432 km, which works out at about 27,000 km per year.
- Tow bar
This car has been sold before within bilbil.fi's tracking: it sold on 11/08/2026 for 1,700 €, at 768,523 km. It is now listed for 250 € less than in that sale. It has covered about 1,909 km more since.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 504 € per year
- Insurance 500 € per year
- Financing instalment 49 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,000 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/65 R15.
The seller is a private individual, Kuopio.
The car has been for sale for 1 day since 28/09/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- JBZ-159
- Mileage
- 770,432 km
Verify mileage authenticity 20% off
- Engine
- 2.5 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Van
- Vehicle type
- Van
- Colour
- Black
- Tyre size
- 205/65 R15
- Wheel size
- 15″
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- bilbil.fi ID
- 121374
Technical details
- Power
- 55 kW / 75 hp
- Seats
- 3
- Cylinders
- 5
- First registration
- 30/12/1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
Asking price: 1,450 €
- Private seller · 14/7/–23/7/2026
- Private seller · 28/9/–30/9/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/07/2026 | 1,900 € | – | Private seller |
| 23/07/2026 | 1,700 € | −200 € | Private seller |
| 28/09/2026 | 1,700 € | – | Private seller |
| 30/09/2026 | 1,450 € | −250 € | Private seller |
Next inspection
A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.
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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, Kiuruvesi, Pohjois-Savo 28 days
Private seller, Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo 1 day for sale
14/7/20269/8/20264/9/202630/9/2026
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2026 | 1,700 € from 1,900 € (−200 €) | 768,523 km | 28 days | Private seller, Kiuruvesi, Pohjois-Savo |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2026 | Asking price | 1,700 € → 1,450 € |
| 28/09/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Kiuruvesi, Pohjois-Savo → Private seller, Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo |
| 28/09/2026 | Mileage | 768,523 km → 770,432 km |
| 06/08/2026 | Mileage | 786,458 km → 768,523 km Reading went down, check the odometer history |
| 23/07/2026 | Asking price | 1,900 € → 1,700 € |
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Estimated monthly instalment approx. 49 €/mo
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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 412 €/yr
- Driving power tax 92 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 504 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight. Driving power tax is based on gross weight (2730 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
Driver's age 45 yrs
- Liability insurance240 €/yr
- Comprehensive260 €/yr
- Total insurance500 €/yr
≈ 42 €/mo
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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
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Tyre sizes for this car
- 205/65 R15 Original
- 215/60 R16 Recommended
- 195/65 R16 Recommended
- 195/70 R15 Recommended
Wheel sizes for this car
15″
16″
Original wheel size: 15″
What do the sizes mean?
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Frequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration JBZ-159?
JBZ-159 is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter with 770,432 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 1,450 €.
How much does Volkswagen Transporter cost?
Volkswagen Transporter is for sale at 1,450 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to bilbil.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 1,800 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered bilbil.fi's tracking on 28/09/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 450 € 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 11/08/2026 for 1,700 €, and it has been driven about 1,909 km more since then.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1997 and was first registered on 30/12/1997.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 770,432 km.
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 504 € 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.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 205/65 R15.
Where is Volkswagen Transporter located?
The car is located in Pohjois-Savo (Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 1,004 € per year: vehicle tax 504 €, insurance 500 €. 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 (Kuopio).
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.