Faults:

All suspension arms replaced (rattling when I bought it)

Mass air flow meter replaced.

O/S rear door lock locks and unlocks with central locking as it pleases.

Air con compressor (bearing collapsed)

General Comments:

This is a largish family saloon that would comfortably carry four large blokes anywhere. also capable of returning 50+ mpg better on fuel and quicker top end than my previous car 02 bora tdi 130.

Faults:

Some of the things that have gone wrong with this car are; Left rear window regulator does not work, Drivers side door does not lock, passenger side door does not open from the outside, and the cruise control does not work all the time.

General Comments:

This car is fast. With an incredible performance and great handling, this car can whip around corners and go from 0-60 in 8.0 seconds. The seats are amazingly comfortable, and the way that they adjust in a great convenience. The spacious layout of the car makes ideal for travel, and a luxurious ride.

Faults:

Air conditioning malfunctioned at 12,000 miles.

Passenger seat became immovable at 16,000 miles.

Brake pads were replaced at 25,000 miles and again at 43,000 miles.

Clutch wore quickly and needed a major repair at 30,000 miles.

General Comments:

Aside the minor faults mentioned above, the Passat was a very reliable car.

The best thing about the Passat was its solid build quality and superb reliability.

I also appreciated its comfortable interior and big boot.

Cost a reasonable £15,000 and held its value well.

Private retail value was £8,000 after three years.

Ride and handling were smooth rather than sporty.

Faults:

Glow plug light kept flashing. (Still today.)

Near side suspension bushes knocking constantly. (Still today)

Viscous pulley bent forward at 124000 miles, new pulley, belt and fan fitted by dealer.

Alternator shaft bearing snapped a week later.

General Comments:

Apart from the disapointing customer service from VW, a brilliant car to drive.

Frugal and very, very powerfull. The turbo makes overtaking so easy.

The torque is impressive.

I will cry the day I sell it.

Faults:

Suspension wishbone arm snapped off while driving.

Passenger Side door Lock Won't close.

Boot light faulty.

Dash board lights tend to be temper-mental .

Shifting snapping between gears.

Center console creaks and rattles.

Passenger side door creaking and rattling.

Water leakage from drainage sill below windshield.

Door handles jamming won't open doors.

Turbo cutting out at at 30000 revs resets itself when engine is turned of and on turbo was replaced at 920000miles now doing same thing at 104000.

Boot lock jamming when opened with key and opening windows.

General Comments:

Nice comfortable car.

Good looking.

Handles well.

Not a very reliable car too many problems.