The 1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 is a front-wheel-drive estate, 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 10,000 SEK. That is in line with bilbil.se's estimated market price of 10,600 SEK. The estimate is based on 144 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 50%.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 15 days and a private seller in about 14 days.

The odometer reads 201,000 km, which works out at about 7,000 km per year. The next inspection is due by 30/11/2027.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

The seller is a private individual, Kovland.

The car has been for sale for 3 days since 10/11/2026.

Basic information

Mileage
201,000 km
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Fuel
Petrol
Displacement
1,780 cm³
Model year
1996
First registration
22/01/1996
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Acceleration (0–100)
12.8 s
Body type
Estate
Colour
Red
Next inspection due
30/11/2027
Fuel tank
60 l
Exhaust aftertreatment
Catalytic converter
Country of manufacture
Germany
Assembly plant
Volkswagen, Wolfsburg
bilbil.se ID
390422

Body and chassis

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

Engine and drivetrain

Engine layout
Inline
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Engine position
Front
Fuel injection
Indirect injection
Forced induction
No
Camshaft drive
Timing belt
Fuel grade
Petrol 95
Power
66 kW / 90 hp
Engine speed at peak power
5,500 rpm
Torque
145 Nm
Engine speed at peak torque
2,500 rpm
Top speed
178 km/h

Dimensions and weights

Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,022 × 1,700 × 1,425 mm
Wheelbase
2,475 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m
Boot space
466 l
Boot space, seats folded
1,425 l
Kerb weight
1,260 kg
Gross weight
1,615 kg
Payload
425 kg
Roof load
85 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
500 kg

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
III (1H)
Produced
1991–1999
Sub-model
Variant (1H)

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

Asking price: 10,000 SEK

At market price

Market price estimate 10,600 SEK

Based on asking prices

Compared to 144 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 1996) 11,570 SEK
  • Manual transmission −310 SEK
  • Sold by a private seller −660 SEK
  • Market price estimate 10,600 SEK

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: body type: estate.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due by 30/11/2027

About 12 months left. 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

Sale periods

Private seller, Kovland, Västernorrland 3 days for sale
10/11/202611/11/202612/11/202613/11/2026

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. 360 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

  • 205/40 R17
  • 205/45 R16
  • 185/55 R15
  • 195/50 R15
  • 175/65 R14
  • 195/60 R14
  • 175/70 R13
  • 175/80 R13

Wheel sizes for this model

13″
14″
15″
16″
17″
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 10,000 SEK.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.se's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 10,600 SEK).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 3 days. The listing entered bilbil.se's tracking on 10/11/2026.

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 1996 and was first registered on 22/01/1996.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 201,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

According to the listing, the car must be inspected by 30/11/2027. 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 Västernorrland (Kovland, Västernorrland).

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Kovland).

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.