The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is a front-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.6 litres and an output of 57 kW (77 hp).

The asking price is 4,300 €. That is 1,000 € (30%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 3,300 €. The estimate is based on 588 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 8 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 9 days.

The odometer reads 319,000 km, which works out at about 22,000 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.

Notable equipment:

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

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,080 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/60 R16. The seller is a private individual, Valkeakoski.

Basic information

Registration number
KRT-951
Mileage
319,000 km
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Engine
1.6 l, Diesel
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Blue
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
168958
Nettiauto ID
15917860

Technical details

Power
57 kW / 77 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
5 s
Fuel consumption
7 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
109 g/km
First registration
16/03/2012
Last inspection
3/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

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

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 4,300 €

Well above market price

Market price estimate 3,300 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 588 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Passat, 2012) 4,080 €
  • Front-wheel drive −170 €
  • Manual transmission −220 €
  • Sold by a private seller −390 €
  • Market price estimate 3,300 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: body type: sedan, fuel-operated parking heater, parking sensors, tow bar.

Cars of this model typically sell in about 8 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 9 days.

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.

Check with Traficom

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

Private seller, Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa 1 day for sale
12/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Myydään tyylikäs ja hyvin huollettu Volkswagen Passat B7

Kuvaus:

Myydään siisti ja taloudellinen Volkswagen Passat B7 -sedan tyylikkäässä tummansinisessä metallivärissä. Tämä auto tarjoaa saksalaista laatua, ajomukavuutta ja tilaa sekä perhekäyttöön että maantieajoon.

Tärkeimmät tiedot:

  • Merkki ja malli: Volkswagen Passat (B7)
  • Korityyppi: Sedan
  • Väri: Tummansininen metalliväri
  • Rekisterinumero: KRT-951
  • Kunto: Auto on ikäisekseen erittäin siisti, sekä sisältä että ulkoa. Maalipinta kiiltää kauniisti.

Varusteet ja kohokohdat:

  • Ajovalot: LED-päiväajovalot ja korkealaatuinen linssioptiikka (erinomainen näkyvyys pimeässä).
  • Ulkonäkö: Chrome Pack -listat luovat tyylikkään ja arvokkaan ilmeen.
  • Käytännöllisyys: Varustettu vetokoukulla.
  • Vanteet: Alkuperäiset Volkswagenin alumiinivanteet hyvillä renkailla.
  • Mukavuus: Tilava ja hiljainen sisustus, suuri tavaratila.

> Myyjän kommentti:

> Autoa on huollettu säännöllisesti ja pidetty huolellisesti. Tekniikka toimii moitteettomasti, moottori käy tasaisesti ja alusta on tukeva ilman ylimääräisiä ääniä. Tämä tekee siitä luotettavan auton ajaa heti! > Hinta: 4 300 euroa

Ilmoitusvinkkejä:

  • Mittarilukema (319 000).
  • Moottori ja vaihteisto (esim. 1.6 TDI, manuaalivaihteisto).
  • Huoltokirja (​"Autolla on täydellinen huoltohistoria. Viimeisimmät huollot ja osien vaihdot on merkitty huoltokirjaan.").
  • Kaksi rengasta ​"Kaksi rengasta alumiinivanteilla, molemmat hyvässä kunnossa ja alkuperäisillä vanteilla.".

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Passat cost?

Volkswagen Passat is for sale at 4,300 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 3,300 €).

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 2012 and was first registered on 16/03/2012.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 319,000 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 manual.

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 579 € 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 Pirkanmaa (Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa).

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.