The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is a front-wheel-drive estate, 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 4,990 € (plus a 199 € handling fee). That is 510 € (9%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 5,500 €. The estimate is based on 590 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 294,000 km, which works out at about 21,000 km per year. The car was inspected 12/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 12/2026. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 2,954 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 259,029 km.

Notable equipment:

  • Sunroof or panoramic roof
  • Tow bar
  • Leather upholstery

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,180 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/60 R16. The seller is SK-Auto, Salo.

Basic information

Registration number
LLR-472
Mileage
294,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Office fee
199 €
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
White
In traffic use in Finland
2,954 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WVWZZZ3CZDE069979
maksimi.fi ID
164039
Nettiauto ID
15911347

Technical details

Power
103 kW / 140 hp
Top speed
208 km/h
Fuel consumption
6.3 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
6
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
135 g/km
Kerb weight
1,601 kg
Gross weight
2,210 kg
Max towing weight
1,800 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,881 × 1,820 × 1,536 mm
First registration
16/11/2012
Last inspection
12/2025
Type approval number
e1*2001/116*0307*33

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Leather upholstery
  • Sunroof or panoramic roof
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 4,990 €

Below market price

Market price estimate 5,500 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 590 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Passat, 2012) 4,950 €
  • Sold by a dealer +400 €
  • Tow bar +230 €
  • Automatic transmission +150 €
  • Front-wheel drive −230 €
  • Market price estimate 5,500 €

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 12/2026

About 4 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 12/2025.

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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
  1. Axles and suspension 28

    803 defects·All cars 19

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

  2. Brakes 4.8

    138 defects·All cars 11.8

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 4.8

    138 defects·All cars 3.3

    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.

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

Sale periods

SK-Auto, Salo, Varsinais-Suomi 3 days for sale
9/8/202610/8/202612/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Omasta käytöstä tilava ja taloudellinen Passat edullisesti! Myös rahoitusmahdollisuus jopa ilman käsirahaa alkaen 91e/kk. Soita 045 1359788 ja kysy lisää! Tarkista tietojen oikeellisuus myyjältä.
  • Sadetunnistin
  • Sumuvalot
  • Lukkiutumattomat jarrut (ABS)
  • Ajotietokone
  • Kaukosäätöinen keskuslukitus
  • Huoltokirja
  • Vetokoukku
  • Aluvanteet kesä-ja talvirenkaissa
  • Kahdet renkaat
  • Nahkaverhoilu Nappa
  • Radio- ja navigointijärjestelmä RNS 510
  • ESP-ajonvakautusjärjestelmä
  • Ilmastointi, automaattinen
  • Panoraamakattoluukku, sähkökäyttöinen
  • Panoraamakattoluukku. Sähkökäyttöinen, aurinkoverholla.
  • Vakionopeudensäädin
  • Ajotietokone/monitoiminäyttö
  • Takasivulasit ja takalasi tummennettu
  • Ikkunaturvaverhot
  • Sähkösäätöiset lasinnostimet
  • Matkapuhelinvalmius Bluetooth
  • Radio ja navigointi RNS 510. Kosketusvärinäyttö 6½". Integroitu 30 GB kovalevy, CD-, DVD- ja MP3-toisto (DVD-kuva vain auton ollessa paikallaan), SD-muistikorttipaikka, AUX-IN-liitin. 4x20 W, 8 kaiutinelementtiä.
  • Radio/CD-soitin
  • Passat-paketti II Lämmitettävä tuulilasi, Lämmitettävät takasivuistuimet, Takaluukun sähköinen avaus- ja sulkemistoiminto
  • Passat-paketti II: Lämmitettävä tuulilasi. Lämmitettävät takasivuistuimet. Takaluukku sähkötoiminen. Avaaminen kauko-ohjaimella, sulkeminen takaluukun painikkeesta.
  • Sähkösäätöiset ulkopeilit

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Passat cost?

Volkswagen Passat is for sale at 4,990 €.

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 3 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 09/08/2026.

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 and was first registered on 16/11/2012.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 294,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 12/2026. 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 Sunroof or panoramic roof, Tow bar, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 625 € 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 Varsinais-Suomi (Salo, Varsinais-Suomi).

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.