VW Passat Saloon 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    The cost of the repairs negates fuel saving.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok. New Corolla on way D4D, say no more.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor for bad A and any B roads M way good.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for a TDi.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good (but always needs new bits every 10k miles or so).

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    5 out of 5 5.0

    This is what you pay for regarding VW now.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No back pains over 45k miles covered.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Snotty attitude to rich scruffs like me, so VW specialist ok.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Mass air flow thing, poor earth.

    Other

    CV joint, fan motor, pads and all the discs. Rubber boot to CV joint.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes