On sale 17 daysOn sale 17 d
1,700 €
Private seller, Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi
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The 1997 Volkswagen Golf 1,8 GL 5d is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.8 litres and an output of 66 kW (90 hp).
The asking price is 1,700 €. That is in line with bilbil.fi's estimated market price of 1,400 €. The estimate is based on 259 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 74%.
A dealer typically sells this model in about 12 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
The odometer reads 315,800 km, which works out at about 11,000 km per year. The car was inspected 10/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 10/2027.
This car has been sold twice within bilbil.fi's tracking:
- 04/07/2026 — sold for 750 €, at 312,000 km
- 26/07/2026 — sold for 1,300 €, at 314,000 km
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 219 € per year
- Insurance
without discount 460 €400 € per year
25% off comprehensive cover(opens in a new tab) - Financing instalment 57 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 620 € per year.
The original tyre size is 175/70 R13.
The seller is a private individual, Taipalsaari.
The car has been for sale since 13/10/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- TFM-521
- Mileage
- 315,800 km
Verify mileage authenticity 20% off
- Engine
- 1.8 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Green
- Tyre size
- 175/70 R13
- Wheel size
- 13″
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- bilbil.fi ID
- 91469
Technical details
- Power
- 66 kW / 90 hp
- Fuel consumption
- 9 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Cylinders
- 4
- Turbocharger
- No
- First registration
- 01/01/1997
- Last inspection
- 10/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
Asking price: 1,700 €
- Private seller · 4/7/2026
- Private seller · 14/7/–17/7/2026
- Private seller · 13/10/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | 750 € | – | Private seller |
| 14/07/2026 | 1,500 € | – | Private seller |
| 17/07/2026 | 1,300 € | −200 € | Private seller |
| 13/10/2026 | 1,700 € | – | Private seller |
Next inspection due around 10/2027
About 12 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 10/2026.
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Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).
Sale periods
Private seller 1 day
Private seller, Taipalsaari, Etelä-Karjala 11 days
Private seller, Taipalsaari, Etelä-Karjala 1 day for sale
4/7/20267/8/202610/9/202614/10/2026
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2026 | 1,300 € from 1,500 € (−200 €) | 314,000 km +2,000 km from previous sale | 12 days | Private seller, Taipalsaari, Etelä-Karjala |
| 04/07/2026 | 750 € | 312,000 km | 1 day | Private seller |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13/10/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Taipalsaari, Etelä-Karjala → Private seller, Taipalsaari, Etelä-Karjala |
| 13/10/2026 | Asking price | 1,300 € → 1,700 € |
| 13/10/2026 | Mileage | 314,000 km → 315,800 km |
| 17/07/2026 | Asking price | 1,500 € → 1,300 € |
| 14/07/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller → Private seller, Taipalsaari, Etelä-Karjala |
| 14/07/2026 | Asking price | 750 € → 1,500 € |
| 14/07/2026 | Mileage | 312,000 km → 314,000 km |
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Estimated monthly instalment approx. 57 €/mo
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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 219 €/yr
- Driving power tax 0 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 219 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight (approx. 1653 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
Driver's age 45 yrs
−25% POP Vakuutus comprehensive cover campaign until 10/11/2026
- Liability insurance210 €/yr
- Comprehensive −25%
Without discount 250 €/yr190 €/yr - Total insurance
Without discount 460 €/yr400 €/yr
≈ 33 €/mo
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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
Volkswagen Golf (1995–1998) · III 1.8i. 5dr (66kW)
Tyre sizes for this car
- 175/70 R13 Original
- 205/40 R17 Recommended
- 205/45 R16 Recommended
- 195/50 R15 Recommended
- 175/65 R14 Recommended
Wheel sizes for this car
13″
14″
15″
16″
17″
Original wheel size: 13″
What do the sizes mean?
Renkaatvaihtoon.fi guarantees that the tyres fit this exact car (TFM-521).
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Frequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration TFM-521?
TFM-521 is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf 1,8 GL 5d with 315,800 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 1,700 €.
How much does Volkswagen Golf 1,8 GL 5d cost?
Volkswagen Golf 1,8 GL 5d is for sale at 1,700 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to bilbil.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 1,400 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered bilbil.fi's tracking on 13/10/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has 2 earlier completed sales on record. It was last sold on 26/07/2026 for 1,300 €, and it has been driven about 1,800 km more since then.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1997 and was first registered on 01/01/1997.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 315,800 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 10/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 1997 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 1,209 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 1997 in traffic use in Finland. That is 8.1 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 25 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (90.6 %). The figure is a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 219 € 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 175/70 R13.
Where is Volkswagen Golf 1,8 GL 5d located?
The car is located in Etelä-Karjala (Taipalsaari, Etelä-Karjala).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 619 € per year: vehicle tax 219 €, insurance 400 €. 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 (Taipalsaari).
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.