The 2005 Volkswagen Passat is a front-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres.
The asking price is 1,950 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,800 €. The estimate is based on 350 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 290,123 km, which works out at about 14,000 km per year. The car was inspected 11/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 11/2026.
- Adaptive cruise control
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 279 € per year
- Insurance 480 € per year
- Financing instalment 64 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 760 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Salo.
Basic information
- Registration number
- ZMI-287
- Mileage
- 290,123 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2005
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Beige
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 164941
- Nettiauto ID
- 15912544
Technical details
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Last inspection
- 11/2025
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Adaptive cruise control
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 1,950 €
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 11/2026
About 3 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 11/2025.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
1,412 cars of the Volkswagen PASSAT model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,143 defects leading to a failure, or 80.9 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 30
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 20.5
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 15.8
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 18.1 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (847). Median mileage 311,000 km.
Figures describe the Volkswagen PASSAT model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
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 1,950 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 1,800 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 2 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 10/08/2026.
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 2005.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 290,123 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 11/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 41.6 % of Volkswagen PASSAT cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,412 inspections, median mileage 311,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2005 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 8,249 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (81.6 %). 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 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 80.9 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 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 Adaptive cruise control. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 279 € 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 205/55 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.