The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is an all-wheel-drive SUV, 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 7,500 €. That is 2,000 € (21%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 9,500 €. The estimate is based on 156 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 13 days and a private seller in about 9 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 8 days.

The odometer reads 220,000 km, which works out at about 16,000 km per year. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Parking sensors

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,230 € per year.

The original tyre size is 215/60 R17. The seller is a private individual, Kauhajoki.

Basic information

Registration number
SNC-653
Mileage
220,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Body type
SUV
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Beige
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
164153
Nettiauto ID
15911038

Technical details

Power
103 kW / 140 hp
Seats
5
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
158 g/km
Kerb weight
1,665 kg
Gross weight
2,260 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,520 × 1,809 × 1,706 mm

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Parking sensors
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 7,500 €

Well below market price

Market price estimate 9,500 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 156 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Tiguan, 2012) 9,860 €
  • All-wheel drive +260 €
  • Sold by a private seller −620 €
  • Market price estimate 9,500 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: automatic transmission, parking sensors, fuel-operated parking heater.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 13 days and a private seller in about 9 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 8 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection

A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.

Check with Traficom

The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

875 cars of the Volkswagen TIGUAN model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 248 defects leading to a failure, or 28.3 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9. That is clearly fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 19.9

    174 defects·All cars 19

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

  2. Emissions and leaks 3

    26 defects·All cars 3.3

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

  3. Brakes 2.9

    25 defects·All cars 11.8

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

The remaining 9.3 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (167). Median mileage 227,000 km.

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

Sale periods

Private seller, Kauhajoki, Etelä-Pohjanmaa 3 days for sale
9/8/202610/8/202612/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Tiguan cost?

Volkswagen Tiguan is for sale at 7,500 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 9,500 €).

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.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 220,000 km.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 20.1 % of Volkswagen TIGUAN cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (875 inspections, median mileage 227,000 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 TIGUAN cars first registered in 2012, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, emissions and leaks, brakes. That is 28.3 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, Fuel-operated parking heater, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 648 € 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 215/60 R17.

Where is Volkswagen Tiguan located?

The car is located in Etelä-Pohjanmaa (Kauhajoki, Etelä-Pohjanmaa).

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.