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Older models

Estate (231 owner reviews)

2015 - 2024

2005 - 2011

2011 - 2014

  • Average owner rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Happy with the car, fairly reliable, very spacious and decent looking. Would prefer the automatic one though as it would...

    Bought this as an upgrade in size and interior spec from an ultra-reliable and responsive VW Golf Estate 2.0 TDI.

    I regularly commute across Europe, and this is a good (relatively high speed) cruiser, with good fuel combustion at Autobahn...

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2000 - 2005

  • Average owner rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Hmm, I love it and hate it... I just wish VW's design team where semi-conscious when they tested this version of...

    Passat tdi 130 awx estate 2004 great all rounder . No frills .just a good solid car ,it’s carries...

    Love these cars for work. Never had an issue as I service regularly due to the high mileage I do.

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1996 - 2001

1988 - 1997

1981 - 1988

Saloon (373 owner reviews)

2015 - 2024

  • Average owner rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    I brought this car nearly 3 yes ago. Tax is only £20/ yr, insurance was average, Had no problems whatsoever...

    A lot of car for the money. R-line has really good specifications and the digital dash is really appealing...

    This vw b8 passat is a great all rounder. The car has loads of safety equipment, active cruise control which...

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2005 - 2011

  • Average owner rating: 3.3 out of 5 3.3
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    I've owned this car since it had 11,000 miles on the clock and have been very happy with it. The...

    i simply love my car , has been reliable and hassle free compared to my old peugeot which was...

    I’ve always owned Passat’s. I’ve owned one of every series used not new. When buying used I always give the...

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1996 - 2001

2011 - 2014

2000 - 2005

  • Average owner rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    It's a great car for long motorway journeys, drives at speed with no complaints. But around town, it's a different...

    Very good car, worth buying. Powerful depending on the engine you've chosen. Economical and very comfortable. Lots of extras and...

    The car is great especially with the leather trim and reverse parking sensors if your going to buy one go...

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1988 - 1997

Coupe (27 owner reviews)

2005 - 2011

  • Average owner rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    lol i keep coming back just cart beat them you know where you stand with them. great road holding great...

    Never thought about buying a volkswagen Passat cc before , I had a Citroen c5 an had a fault could...

    An excellent all round vehicle. I haven’t really had any major issues, other than clutch change at 80000, and...

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Hatchback (1 owner review)

2011 - 2014

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