Faults:

Nothing! Well the dash is a bit rattly at speed on rough roads, but that's about it!

I had the cam-belt done recently, a little expense but that is part of service/preventative maintenance at this age and mileage on any car.

General Comments:

What a car, grey 2016 VW Passat SE Business edition saloon, lovely alloy wheels, window tints and more! Cannot believe this car is a decade old!

Very comfortable and smart interior with all the mod cons. Key-less start, front radar with assist and traffic monitoring, this car feels as good as new. I love driving it and it is reliable and cheap to run.

I get a genuine 55 - 60 mpg. The power from the 1.6 TDi is decent as well, despite people saying in other reviews that the 2.0 TDi is much better. Well I test drove one of the bigger diesels and honestly could not find any difference, so settled for the 1.6 diesel for the sake of better economy.

Massive boot can get loads in. Rear passengers also have limousine like comfort!

Infotainment system touch screen is a little fiddly but you get used to it, and once you have all your favorite settings, you need not touch it again. Thankfully the climate control has analogue switches.

Difficult to say anymore. If you are looking for a mid range saloon that can do it all, look no further than a VW Passat! A thousand times better than my old Ford Mondeo, the Passat is easily the best in this class.

Faults:

Very little in two years of ownership. I bought the car used in 2024, it had full history and the timing belt had already been done too. It's cost me nothing but diesel and a couple of tyres, and I have of course kept up with its perfect service record. Bear in mind the DSG auto box requires servicing also. But it's relatively inexpensive.

Some interior electrical glitches, but nothing major.

Cosmetically there are some marks inside and out, but for a ten year old car with over 100K, it's pretty much as good as a used car will be; still looks the part after all these years and miles.

General Comments:

2016 Passat GT in dark grey, I love the look of this car. Window tints, 18‑inch alloy wheels.

Inside the car also shines. Half leather. Super comfortable. The car has every extra available and this GT isn't even the top model (I believe it's the “R‑Line”) but clearly someone, when new, went for every option. Heated seats are a favourite.

The display and infotainment system takes a while to get used to with so many buttons and features, but once you have all your favourite settings, the car is super easy to drive. A fiddle at first, the auto‑hold feature and electric parking brake are actually preferred to an old lever once you get used to them.

With the 2.0 TDI engine coupled with the DSG gearbox, driving is a doddle. It can be very economical (around 50 mpg) cruising on the motorway, or very powerful and fast if needed.

Huge space in the boot and in the interior as well. Visibility is very good for a modern car; the car is quite “boxy” and mostly glass all round, making it very easy to see out of. Plus, there are parking sensors, so there’s no danger of bumps unless you are really silly or someone hits you! It’s a very solid, safe‑feeling car.

Downsides? The car is a little expensive to buy even on the used market with higher mileage, so there’s no chance of a bargain. Also, I found VW dealers a bit uninterested and expensive for service and repairs (and even a bit rude when I told them I was not interested in buying an electric car!). It’s better to find a cheaper independent garage or a VW specialist for service and repairs.

But if you are looking for a good large family / executive saloon, look no further than a 2015‑onward Passat.