The 1985 Volkswagen Golf 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 55 kW (75 hp).

The asking price is 12,500 SEK. That is 19,800 SEK (61%) below bilbil.se's estimated market price of 32,300 SEK. The estimate is based on 72 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 42%.

The asking price has been reduced once, by 2,500 SEK from the original 15,000 SEK. A dealer typically sells this model in about 15 days and a private seller in about 14 days. At this asking price, the car will sell in an estimated 13 days.

The odometer reads 149,030 km, which works out at about 4,000 km per year.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

The seller is a private individual, –.

The car has been for sale for 11 days since 02/11/2026.

Basic information

Mileage
149,030 km
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Fuel
Petrol
Displacement
1.8 l
Model year
1985
First registration
23/11/1984
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Colour
Brown
bilbil.se ID
371757

Dimensions and weights

Dimensions (L × W × H)
3,950 × 1,670 × 1,415 mm
Wheelbase
2,475 mm
Boot space
345 l
Kerb weight
1,040 kg
Max towing weight
1,000 kg

Other technical details

Power
55 kW / 75 hp
CO2 emissions
166 g/km (NEDC)
Emission class
Euro 4
Seats
5

The information on this page is compiled by Bilbil from dozens of public and non-public sources from Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. Check the details stated by the seller in the original listing.

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

Asking price: 12,500 SEK

Well below market price

Market price estimate 32,300 SEK

Based on asking prices

Compared to 72 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 1985) 31,640 SEK
  • Manual transmission +660 SEK
  • Market price estimate 32,300 SEK

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: sold by a private seller.

At this asking price, the car will sell in an estimated 13 days.

12,000 SEK13,000 SEK14,000 SEK15,000 SEK16,000 SEK2/11/20265/11/20269/11/202613/11/2026
DatePriceChange
02/11/202615,000 SEK–
12/11/202612,500 SEK−2,500 SEK

Next inspection

In Sweden, a car or light van that is 30 years or older is inspected no later than 24 months after the previous inspection. The listing does not say when the car is next due for inspection.

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Sale periods

Private seller, – 11 days for sale
2/11/20265/11/20269/11/202613/11/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
12/11/2026Asking price 15,000 SEK ↓ 12,500 SEK

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SEK
5,000 SEK 900,000 SEK
3 years
1 year 3 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 440 SEK/mo

The estimate uses a nominal interest rate of 5.80% and an account fee of 60 SEK a month. The actual rate, term and instalment are set in the loan offer.

Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Tyre sizes for this model

  • 225/40 R18
  • 225/45 R17
  • 205/55 R16
  • 195/65 R15
  • 225/35 R19
  • 205/50 R17
  • 205/60 R15
  • 175/80 R14

Wheel sizes for this model

14″
15″
16″
17″
18″
19″
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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf cost?

Volkswagen Golf is for sale at 12,500 SEK.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.se's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 32,300 SEK).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 11 days. The listing entered bilbil.se's tracking on 02/11/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 2,500 SEK below the original listing price.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 1985 and was first registered on 23/11/1984.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 149,030 km.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (–).

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.