The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is a front-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 103 kW (140 hp).
The asking price is 4,900 €. That is 2,200 € (31%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 7,100 €. The estimate is based on 603 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 7 days.
The odometer reads 195,000 km, which works out at about 14,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 8/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 2,343 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 294,810 km.
- Tow bar
- Parking sensors
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 25/07/2026 for 2,250 €, at 194,000 km. It is now listed for 2,650 € more than in that sale. It has covered about 1,000 km more since.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 629 € per year
- Insurance 540 € per year
- Financing instalment 76 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,170 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/50 R17. The seller is a private individual, Espoo.
Basic information
- Registration number
- YHU-503
- Mileage
- 195,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Grey
- Tyre size
- 205/50 R17
- Wheel size
- 17″
- In traffic use in Finland
- 2,343 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ3CZAP063219
- maksimi.fi ID
- 127762
- Nettiauto ID
- 15922784
Technical details
- Power
- 103 kW / 140 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- CO2 emissions
- 159 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,594 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,190 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,870 × 1,820 × 1,537 mm
- First registration
- 17/10/2012
- Last inspection
- 8/2026
- Last service
- 1/2026
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Parking sensors
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 4,900 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 7 days.
- Private seller · 18/7/–24/7/2026
- Private seller · 14/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/07/2026 | 2,500 € | – | Private seller |
| 24/07/2026 | 2,250 € | −250 € | Private seller |
| 14/08/2026 | 4,900 € | – | Private seller |
Next inspection due around 8/2027
About 12 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2026.
Check with Traficom
Failures in the same model series
2,866 cars of the Volkswagen PASSAT model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,242 defects leading to a failure, or 43.3 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9. That is about as many defects as in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 28
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 4.8
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 4.8
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 13.1 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (479). Median mileage 265,000 km.
Sale periods
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/07/2026 | 2,250 € from 2,500 € (−250 €) | 194,000 km | 7 days | Private seller, Espoo, Uusimaa |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14/08/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Espoo, Uusimaa → Private seller, Espoo, Uusimaa |
| 14/08/2026 | Asking price | 2,250 € → 4,900 € |
| 14/08/2026 | Mileage | 194,000 km → 195,000 km |
| 24/07/2026 | Asking price | 2,500 € → 2,250 € |
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How much does Volkswagen Passat cost?
Volkswagen Passat is for sale at 4,900 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 7,100 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 14/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 25/07/2026 for 2,250 €, and it has been driven about 1,000 km more since then.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2012 and was first registered on 17/10/2012.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 195,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 29 % of Volkswagen PASSAT cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (2,866 inspections, median mileage 265,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2012 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 12,979 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2012 in traffic use in Finland. That is 11.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 32 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (58.9 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Volkswagen PASSAT cars first registered in 2012, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 43.3 defects per 100 inspections, against 41.9 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 629 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 205/50 R17.
Where is Volkswagen Passat located?
The car is located in Uusimaa (Espoo, Uusimaa).
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.