The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is an all-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 125 kW (170 hp).

The asking price is 6,880 € (plus a 349 € handling fee). That is 780 € (13%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 6,100 €. 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 322,000 km, which works out at about 24,000 km per year. The car was inspected 3/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 3/2027. 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:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,240 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/60 R16. The seller is J. Rinta-Jouppi, Espoo.

Basic information

Registration number
OXB-735
Mileage
322,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Office fee
349 €
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
White
In traffic use in Finland
2,954 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WVWZZZ3CZDE051393
maksimi.fi ID
168134
Nettiauto ID
15914612

Technical details

Power
125 kW / 170 hp
Top speed
210 km/h
Fuel consumption
7 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
155 g/km
Kerb weight
1,725 kg
Gross weight
2,300 kg
Max towing weight
2,000 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,881 × 1,820 × 1,536 mm
First registration
06/12/2012
Last inspection
3/2026

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 6,880 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 6,100 €

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) 4,610 €
  • All-wheel drive +660 €
  • Sold by a dealer +430 €
  • Tow bar +240 €
  • Automatic transmission +160 €
  • Market price estimate 6,100 €

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 3/2027

About 7 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 3/2026.

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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

J. Rinta-Jouppi Espoo, Espoo, Uusimaa 1 day for sale
11/8/202612/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Katso kaikki kuvat, tarkemmat tiedot ja varaa omaksesi: https://www.rintajouppi.fi/auto/volkswagen/passat/OXB-735/
  • Tähän autoon 6 kk täysin koroton ja kuluton maksuaika, osta nyt ja aloita lyhennyksien maksaminen vasta myöhemmin. Koskee vain osamaksusopimuksia, kuluttaja-asiakkaita, rahoitusyhtiönä Danske ja edellyttää ajoneuvon noutamista toimipisteestä. Lisätiedot myyjiltämme ja sivulta https://www.rintajouppi.fi/kampanjat/6kk-koroton-ja-kuluton/
  • J. autorahoitus - Auto edullisesti osamaksulla jopa ilman käsirahaa ja 72kk maksuajalla. Pyydä tarjous sinulle sopivasta kuukausierästä.
  • Lisää laadukkaita vaihtoautoja ja ajoneuvoja, sekä tarkemmat tiedot kampanjoista löydät osoitteesta https://www.rintajouppi.fi/vaihtoautot/
  • J.Rinta-Joupilta löydät tuhansia uusia ja käytettyjä ajoneuvoja. Henkilöautot, pakettiautot, kuorma-autot, moottoripyörät, mönkijät, moottorikelkat, mopot ja veneet.
  • OSTAMME 1000 AUTOA HETI. Tarjoa alle 225 tkm ajettua ja alle 15 vuotta vanhaa autoasi: https://www.rintajouppi.fi/ostetaan-autoja/
  • Tämä ja kaikki tuhansista vaihtoautoistamme ovat ostettavissa mistä tahansa päin Suomea - kaikista J. Rinta-Joupin toimipisteistä.
  • Vetokoukun asennus kauttamme useimpiin automalleihin, joihin sitä ei vielä ole asennettu. Kysy lisää myyjiltämme.

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Passat cost?

Volkswagen Passat is for sale at 6,880 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 6,100 €).

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 2012 and was first registered on 06/12/2012.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 322,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 3/2027. 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 diesel and the gearbox is automatic.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 645 € 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 Uusimaa (Espoo, Uusimaa).

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.