The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 214,700 km, with an engine output of 90 kW (122 hp). Notable equipment includes tow bar. The asking price 4,800 € is about 13% (700 €) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price 5,500 €, based on 146 comparable cars. Vehicle tax is approximately 166 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 348 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 75 € per month, and the original tyre size is 195/65 R15.

Basic information

Registration number
VUX-278
Mileage
214,700 km
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Engine
1.4 l, Petrol
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Grey
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WVWZZZ16ZCM121461
maksimi.fi ID
133415
Nettiauto ID
15875166

Technical details

Power
90 kW / 122 hp
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
138 g/km
First registration
31/08/2012
Last inspection
6/2026

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 4,800 €

Below market price

Market price estimate 5,500 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 146 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Jetta, 2012) 6,040 €
  • Automatic transmission +270 €
  • Sold by a private seller −810 €
  • Market price estimate 5,500 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: tow bar.

No price changes during the tracked period.

871 cars of the Volkswagen JETTA model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 474 defects leading to a failure, or 54.4 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9.

Most common failure causes, defects per 100 inspections

  1. Axles and suspension 20.8

    181 defects·All cars 19

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 15.3

    133 defects·All cars 11.8

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Chassis and body 11.9

    104 defects·All cars 1.6

    Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank

Most common advisory without a failure: lights and electrics (231). Median mileage 185,000 km.

Figures describe the Volkswagen JETTA model series first registered in 2012, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller · Tampere, Pirkanmaa 12 days for sale
22/7/202626/7/202630/7/20263/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Hyväkuntoinen ja -runkoinen siististi pidetty auto. Mukaan kahdet renkaat alumiinivanteilla. Tekniikka pelaa niin kuin pitää, ei erikoisia ajo-ominaisuuksia vaan kaikki toimii normaalisti.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Jetta cost?

Volkswagen Jetta is for sale at 4,800 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 5,500 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 11 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 22/07/2026.

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 2012 and was first registered on 31/08/2012.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 214,700 km.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 32.7 % of Volkswagen JETTA cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (871 inspections, median mileage 185,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For Volkswagen JETTA cars first registered in 2012, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, chassis and body. That is 54.4 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 petrol and the gearbox is automatic.

What features does the car have?

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

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 166 € per year. The estimate is based on the car's fuel type, CO2 emissions and gross weight.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 195/65 R15.

Where is Volkswagen Jetta located?

The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Tampere, Pirkanmaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.