The 1997 Volkswagen Passat is a front-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.8 litres and an output of 92 kW (125 hp).
The asking price is 2,490 € (plus a 149 € handling fee). That is 590 € (31%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,900 €. The estimate is based on 69 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 8 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
The odometer reads 230,000 km, which works out at about 8,000 km per year. The car was inspected 6/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 6/2027. There are 129 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 328,165 km.
- Tow bar
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 08/08/2026 for 2,250 €, at 230,000 km. It is now listed for 240 € more than in that sale.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 247 € per year
- Insurance 490 € per year
- Financing instalment 53 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 740 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is RS-Trade, Tampere.
Basic information
- Registration number
- BII-203
- Mileage
- 230,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.8 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 149 €
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- In traffic use in Finland
- 129 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ3BZVE093443
- maksimi.fi ID
- 153404
- Nettiauto ID
- 15913377
Technical details
- Power
- 92 kW / 125 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Kerb weight
- 1,350 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,825 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,300 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 650 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,680 × 1,740 × 1,409 mm
- First registration
- 06/05/1997
- Last inspection
- 6/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 2,490 €
Cars of this model typically sell in about 8 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
Next inspection due around 6/2027
About 10 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 6/2026.
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Sale periods
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2026 | 2,250 € from 2,300 € (−50 €) | 230,000 km | 5 days | Private seller, Kangasala, Pirkanmaa |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller → RS-Trade |
| 11/08/2026 | Asking price RS-Trade | 2,250 € → 2,490 € |
| 06/08/2026 | Asking price Private seller | 2,300 € → 2,250 € |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalListing – RS-Trade, tracked since 11/08/2026
Description from the seller, in Finnish.
- Huoltokirja
- Kahdet renkaat
- Vetokoukku
- Lohkolämmitin/sisätilanpistoke
- Ilmastointi
- Sähkösäätöiset ikkunat
- Sähkösäätöiset peilit
- JVC
- Radio
- Jne!
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Passat cost?
Volkswagen Passat is for sale at 2,490 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 1,900 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 11/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 08/08/2026 for 2,250 €.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1997 and was first registered on 06/05/1997.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 230,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 6/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 1997 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 1,209 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 1997 in traffic use in Finland. That is 8.1 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 25 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (90.6 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
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.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 247 € 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 195/65 R15.
Where is Volkswagen Passat 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, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.