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2012 Volkswagen Passat SE
VIN
1VWBH7A3XCC020081
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $1,520 above typical price
Sycamore, IL
Listed at
$8,995
typical market $7,475 · 34 comps
This 2012 Volkswagen Passat SE is listed at $8,995 with 118,195 miles in Sycamore, IL.
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Sold by Drive Smart Motors
1925 Dekalb Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178
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VIN report
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE
VIN 1VWBH7A3XCC020081
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 34 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 2, 2026This vehicle · $8,995
Below market
$4,928
Typical price
$7,475
Above market
$9,990
This vehicle: $8,995 — $1,520 above the typical market price ($7,475)
Asking $8,995 · typical market price $7,475 · based on 34 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $2,000 (+28.6%) over 30 days.
Sep 24, 2026 · $6,995
Oct 24, 2026 · $8,995
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1VWBH7A3XCC020081, spanning 30 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Smart Motors | Sycamore, IL 60178 | $8,995 | 118,195 mi | 2026-10-24 | 1 d ago |
| Drive Smart Motors | 60178 | $6,995 | 118,195 mi | 2026-09-26 | 13 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Smart Motors | Sycamore, IL 60178 | $7,596 | 118,195 mi | 2026-09-25 | 18 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1VWBH7A3XCC020081Trim
SE
Engine
Horsepower
170
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
34
MPG
City
30
MPG
Highway
40
MPG
$1,370
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 34 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Volkswagen Passat likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$6,850
Insurance
$5,440
Maintenance & repairs
$8,050
Total, 5 years
$20,340
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Volkswagen Passat has 11 recall campaigns as of October 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 34 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD
11 recall campaigns on this model year
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles.NHTSA campaign 19V389000
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UNKNOWN OR OTHERVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and…NHTSA campaign 18V329000
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat…NHTSA campaign 18V148000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Volkswagen Passat from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Volkswagen Passat over the last 6 months — the market firmed $654 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $6,565 |
| July 2026 | $6,787 |
| August 2026 | $6,799 |
| September 2026 | $6,748 |
| October 2026 | $6,500 |
| November 2026 | $7,219 |
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As of November 2, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Volkswagen Passat in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Impala has the lowest median asking price ($6,488, 238 listings with photos) and the 2012 Toyota Prius C the highest ($7,998, 109 listings).
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2012 Volkswagen Passat
SE · United States
$8,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,995 · 108 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,500–$7,995
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: SE · 118,195 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat SE | $6,995 | $5,500–$7,995 | 108 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Impala All trims | $6,488 | $4,950–$8,498 | 238 |
| 2012 Kia Optima All trims | $6,750 | $4,999–$8,121 | 144 |
| 2012 Buick Verano All trims | $7,245 | $5,999–$8,395 | 65 |
| 2012 Ford Taurus All trims | $7,500 | $5,900–$9,198 | 83 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius C All trims | $7,998 | $6,800–$9,900 | 109 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: November 2, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 4 · 2010–2017What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 409 | $10,599 | 100% | 107,468 mi |
| 2016 | 342 | $9,161 | 86% | 111,198 mi |
| 2015 | 437 | $7,995 | 75% | 120,184 mi |
| 2014 | 395 | $7,499 | 71% | 123,224 mi |
| 2013 | 504 | $6,995 | 66% | 121,144 mi |
| 2012 | 204 | $6,992 | 66% | 128,742 mi |
| 2011 | 23 | $5,495 | 52% | 116,058 mi |
| 2010 | 63 | $5,995 | 57% | 114,636 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
