The 2008 Volkswagen Passat is a front-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 125 kW (170 hp).
The asking price is 500 €. That is 800 € (62%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,300 €. The estimate is based on 403 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 8 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 7 days.
The odometer reads 400,000 km, which works out at about 22,000 km per year. There are 2,197 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 337,543 km.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 738 € per year
- Insurance 490 € per year
- Financing instalment 20 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,230 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Lemi.
Basic information
- Registration number
- EAI-929
- Mileage
- 400,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Beige
- In traffic use in Finland
- 2,197 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ3CZ8P123154
- maksimi.fi ID
- 166455
- Nettiauto ID
- 15915584
Technical details
- Power
- 125 kW / 170 hp
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 8.6 s
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,870 × 1,820 × 1,537 mm
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 500 €
Cars of this model typically sell in about 8 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 7 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 TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
2,164 cars of the Volkswagen PASSAT model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,236 defects leading to a failure, or 57.1 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. 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 27.1
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 12
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 9
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 15.7 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (922). Median mileage 336,000 km.
Figures describe the Volkswagen PASSAT model series first registered in 2008, 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 500 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 1,300 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 11/08/2026.
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 2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 400,000 km.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 33.9 % of Volkswagen PASSAT cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (2,164 inspections, median mileage 336,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2008 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 10,293 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 9.5 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (52.9 %). 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 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 57.1 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 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 manual.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 738 € 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 Etelä-Karjala (Lemi, Etelä-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.