The 2008 Volkswagen Passat is a front-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.9 litres and an output of 77 kW (105 hp).

The asking price is 2,500 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,300 €. The estimate is based on 400 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 348,000 km, which works out at about 19,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 8/2027. There are 2,197 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • Adaptive cruise control

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,100 € per year.

The original tyre size is 205/55 R16. The seller is Huolto-ja markkinointi J.Nevalainen, Lieksa.

Basic information

Registration number
HAY-656
Mileage
348,000 km
carVertical Verify mileage authenticity
20% off
Engine
1.9 l, Diesel
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Blue
In traffic use in Finland
2,197 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WVWZZZ3CZ8E214192
maksimi.fi ID
168926
Nettiauto ID
15917822

Technical details

Power
77 kW / 105 hp
Number of gears
5
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
153 g/km
Kerb weight
1,585 kg
Gross weight
2,240 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,870 × 1,820 × 1,537 mm
Last inspection
8/2026
Type approval number
e1*2001/116*0307*15

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

Loading…

Asking price: 2,500 €

At market price

Market price estimate 2,300 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 400 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Passat, 2008) 1,860 €
  • Sold by a dealer +550 €
  • Front-wheel drive −110 €
  • Market price estimate 2,300 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission, tow bar, adaptive cruise control.

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 8/2027

About 12 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2026.

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

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
  1. Axles and suspension 27.1

    587 defects·All cars 27.5

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

  2. Brakes 12

    260 defects·All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 9

    195 defects·All cars 7.9

    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

Huolto-ja markkinointi J.Nevalainen, Lieksa, Pohjois-Karjala 1 day for sale
12/8/2026

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 report
MAKSIMI −20% off the report
Service provided by carVertical

Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Passattiin vaihdettu parempi kone, jolla ajettu n. 30tkm vähemmän kuin korilla. Lisäksi uusi ns. kova kytkin, uusi turbo sekä jakopää. Öljyt, suodattimet.. Katsastuksessa ainut maininta tuulilasista. Uusitaan perjantaina 14.8. Ainoa pikku ruoste oikean takaoven kahvan alla. Löysin huomaamaton. Molemmat rengas sarjat aluvantein. Tästä pienikulutuksinen käyttöauto edullisesti. Ps. Etukilpi pudonnut, tilattu uusi!

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Passat cost?

Volkswagen Passat is for sale at 2,500 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 2,300 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 12/08/2026.

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 348,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

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.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar, Adaptive cruise control. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 623 € 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 Pohjois-Karjala (Lieksa, Pohjois-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.