The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is a front-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.4 litres and an output of 90 kW (122 hp).
The asking price is 8,850 €. That is 1,850 € (17%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 10,700 €. The estimate is based on 591 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 104,000 km, which works out at about 7,000 km per year. The car was inspected 4/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 4/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 3,083 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 270,415 km.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 166 € per year
- Insurance 590 € per year
- Financing instalment 110 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 760 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/60 R16. The seller is a private individual, Joensuu.
Basic information
- Registration number
- OTJ-106
- Mileage
- 104,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.4 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- In traffic use in Finland
- 3,083 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ3CZCP053629
- maksimi.fi ID
- 163165
- Nettiauto ID
- 15909814
Technical details
- Power
- 90 kW / 122 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 138 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,473 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,030 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,874 × 1,820 × 1,536 mm
- Last inspection
- 4/2026
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 8,850 €
Cars of this model typically sell in about 8 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 4/2027
About 8 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 4/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
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
Sales
No previous sales.
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 carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Passat cost?
Volkswagen Passat is for sale at 8,850 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 10,700 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 4 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 08/08/2026.
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.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 104,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 4/2027. 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 petrol and the gearbox is automatic.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 166 € 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 195/60 R16.
Where is Volkswagen Passat located?
The car is located in Pohjois-Karjala (Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala).
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.