The 1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 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 19,000 SEK. That is 4,600 SEK (19%) below bilbil.se's estimated market price of 23,600 SEK. The estimate is based on 93 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 49%.

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 245,000 km, which works out at about 7,000 km per year. According to the listing, the inspection deadline of 31/01/2026 has already passed.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

The seller is a private individual, Boden.

The car has been for sale for 4 days since 09/11/2026.

Basic information

Mileage
245,000 km
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Fuel
Petrol
Displacement
1,760 cm³
Model year
1989
First registration
07/07/1989
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Acceleration (0–100)
10.8–11.5 s
Body type
Hatchback
Colour
White
Next inspection due
31/01/2026
bilbil.se ID
389398

Engine and drivetrain

Engine layout
Inline
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Engine position
Front
Fuel injection
Carburettor or indirect injection
Forced induction
No
Camshaft drive
Timing belt
Fuel grade
Petrol 91 or petrol 95
Power
66 kW / 90 hp
Engine speed at peak power
5,200–5,250 rpm
Torque
142–145 Nm
Engine speed at peak torque
3,000–3,300 rpm
Number of gears
4

Consumption and emissions

ECE, city
8.7–11.3 l/100 km
ECE, 90 km/h
5.5–6.1 l/100 km
ECE, 120 km/h
7.3–8.3 l/100 km
ECE, combined
7.2–8.6 l/100 km
Fuel tank
55 l
CO2 emissions
154 g/km (NEDC)
Emission class
Euro 2

Dimensions and weights

Dimensions (L × W × H)
3,985 × 1,670 × 1,415 mm
Wheelbase
2,475 mm
Ground clearance
120 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m
Boot space
345 l
Boot space, seats folded
1,145 l
Kerb weight
1,070 kg
Gross weight
1,285 kg
Payload
460–520 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
470 kg

Body and chassis

Seats
5
Doors
3–5
Front suspension
Coil springs
Rear suspension
Coil springs
Front brakes
Disc brakes
Rear brakes
Drum brakes or disc brakes

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.

Generation
II facelift (19E/1G1)
Produced
1987–1992
Sub-model
19E/1G1

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

Asking price: 19,000 SEK

Below market price

Market price estimate 23,600 SEK

Based on asking prices

Compared to 93 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 1989) 26,680 SEK
  • Front-wheel drive −650 SEK
  • Sold by a private seller −2,430 SEK
  • Market price estimate 23,600 SEK

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission.

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

No price changes during the tracked period.

The inspection period appears to have expired

According to the listing, the inspection was due by 31/01/2026, about 9 months ago. In Sweden, a car or light van that is 30 years or older is inspected no later than 24 months after the previous inspection.

Check with Transportstyrelsen

The car may have been inspected after the listing was posted. If the deadline has passed, the car is banned from the road in Sweden until it passes an inspection.

Sale periods

Private seller, Boden, Norrbotten 4 days for sale
9/11/202610/11/202611/11/202613/11/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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SEK
5,000 SEK 900,000 SEK
3 years
1 year 3 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 640 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
  • 205/50 R17
  • 225/45 R17
  • 205/55 R16
  • 195/65 R15
  • 195/50 R15
  • 175/70 R13
  • 205/40 R17

Wheel sizes for this model

13″
15″
16″
17″
18″
What do the sizes mean?

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf 1.8 cost?

Volkswagen Golf 1.8 is for sale at 19,000 SEK.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.se's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 23,600 SEK).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 4 days. The listing entered bilbil.se's tracking on 09/11/2026.

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 1989 and was first registered on 07/07/1989.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 245,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

According to the listing, the inspection was due by 31/01/2026. In Sweden, a car or light van that is 30 years or older is inspected no later than 24 months after the previous inspection.

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.

Where is Volkswagen Golf 1.8 located?

The car is located in Norrbotten (Boden, Norrbotten).

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Boden).

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.