VW Passat Estate 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Overpriced and unreliable.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Great mpg if it's running properly, which is rare.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A nice drive, if you're not anticipating your next breakdown.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    When the turbo works, it can really shift.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dreadful electrical gremlins. Every time I got into it, something else broke.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Bit frumpy, but this car is all about practicality isn't it?

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable, front and back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Central locking a bit erratic and the windows can open when you lock the car - not good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Plenty. Unreliable ECU/turbo actuators and more.

    Other

    Electric windows notoriously unreliable, expensive to fix and motors rarer than hen's teeth at breakers.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No