Volkswagen Passat
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Is Volkswagen Passat a reliable car?
In general, the Volkswagen Passat reliability is slightly below average. The number of defects found on the Volkswagen Passat during the annual technical inspections is just above average for cars of a similar age.
Based on annual roadworthiness tests results, the Volkswagen Passat generation produced from 2000 to 2005 received the highest reliability ratings, but the lowest reliability had models from model year 2019 , reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of Volkswagen Passat. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Volkswagen Passat reviews
Total 142 Volkswagen Passat owner reviews
Pros: Spacious, space is enough for everything. For its 140hp (bosch nozzles) brisk enough, dynamic on the track, you can't really complain about the lack of power. The set is more than enough. Pleasant interior, considering that it has almost everything available. The dimensions of the car are also easy to feel, good maneuverability, even in parking lots. I am happy with my car.
I can also mention that the car was imported from France in 2018 with a mileage of 280,000 km.
Cons: I fell for the prevention of major diseases, as planned, at 300,000 km.
It is likely that the turbine will need to be replaced in the near future.
The electronics tend to slip, the keyless option slips, then shuts down, then doesn't lock the car.
I bought with one key, the production and coding of the other key costs 350eur.
Purchase year: | 2019 age of car 13 years) | Owned for | 30`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 1470 € (~ 1470 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Normal, good proletariat lorry. You can do anything to go. Very common german car, consequently, all details can be found in store, or whether, in addition, used ones for good prices. Changed timing belt recently - New kit cost 56 Euros. At beginning I was afraid to squeeze under hood, but gradually I've known and cared for it.
Mileage: 560000, along with that of engine also can't complain. Previous owner had fallen for some astrologers, and bought some fuel economy set (a magnet to fuel somewhere?), but eventually it is quite economical. You can even reduce consumption below 5l, when economically driven.
Cons: The door handles. Corrosion in every corner. Well, and no cruise control ..;)
Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 19 years) | Owned for | 35`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 5.2 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 675 € (~ 675 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Perfect car for economy, 96kw 1.9tdi powerful enough, a bit difficult to manoeuvre for the size of a cow. Hardly economical, fill it up and forget it for a while, doesn't eat oil.
For a while ate off fresh batteries, probably the old owner did some wonders with the radio wiring, batteries died after 2 months, but under warranty managed to replace at least 2 batteries, re-wired behind the magnetola and all ok now.
All in all, a good car in its class and a comfortable cabin with heated seats that also warm the back.
Cons: As with old diesels, there are oil leaks, but nothing to worry about, the main thing is to change seals and oil and keep an eye on the oil level.
Purchase year: | 2023 age of car 20 years) | Owned for | 30`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 580 € (~ 580 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A highly durable and reliable car. Excellent, tough suspension, durable and powerful engines. Gas consumption (2. generation) - not more than 10 litres, regardless of driving style. You can adjust consumption to 8.5 l / 100km, but gas master dissuaded. Although it would be optimal for consumption, I dont took a risk to regulate.
Cons: Rust creeps through cracks - age guilty and tons of salt on roads. Ventilation control unit and door handle, is weakness of this model
Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 25 years) | Owned for | 40`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 442 € (~ 147 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Before I drove Skoda, from zero over 300 000 km, current Passat B6 was purchased in auction with 243 000 km mileage. Cannot compare with Skoda interior in Passat is 10 times better, fuel consumption by one and a half litres less, dynamic much better, stable on road in winter
I'm driving a car from 1978 every day and have reached over 5 million km, so I know the thing
Cons: There are no complaints about quality of driving
Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 7 years) | Owned for | 10`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Simple design. The "native" (1.6 D) engine was very robust, but now, in the spirit of the times, a modified 1.9 TDI is fitted. It sits very well on the road and, more importantly, on slippery and icy roads. Capable and high-capacity
Cons: The original optics were lousy, but when I put on the other lights, everything was fine.
Purchase year: | 1996 age of car 14 years) | Owned for | 400`000 kilometers (22 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 5.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Technically a very reliable car. Still 80% original parts on top. Rolling is comfortable, yet the handling is excellent.
Fuel consumption is also pleasing. On the highway, especially when not sleeping, under 5 litres can be achieved comfortably.
Cons: After 6 years of use, it has started to rust noticeably.
Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 9 years) | Owned for | 270`000 kilometers (7 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 600 € (~ 85 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend