2006 Volkswagen Passat SE review from UK and Ireland
"An excellent all round car, a Swiss Army Knife on four tyres"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump started to rumble at 32000 miles : Manufacturer call back saw this replaced under warranty.
Cable cover loom inside the driver door sill broke off : Dealer replaced this for free.
Electronic Park Brake failed just before its last service at 35000 miles : Fault code checked and new switch fitted under warranty by same dealer.
General comments?
The VW Passat SE is a very competent and versatile car.
The space inside the car is amazing, it can accommodate 3 in the rear fairly comfortably, 2 rear passengers will find it spacious and the cup holders inside the arm rest are ideal for those long trips.
Strong is an understatement, got hit in rear by 7.5 ton van. No damage at all bar minute scratches and a little bend on the bumper!
The driver seat and controls layout are very good, better than my previous Passat. The boot is an ample size and will swallow all types of luggage, it's no removal truck though... if you are in that business, take the estate version.
The 1.9 TDI unit (rated at 105 PS) pulls well, but lacks the grunt of its sister 2 litre unit (rated at 138 ps). Marvellous on fuel, a trip to Paris saw the average MPG hit 50 +!!
The 2006 Passat is a little tricky to park in a tight spot, and I have a PCV license!!! I would advise to splash out on park sensors. But on the whole it's easy to live with.
My dealer in South Wales was brilliant. Much better than previous experiences I've had with VW. Any work carried out was done quickly, and my Passat always returned cleaned and checked over.
Verdict; apart from a few little flaws, a great all rounder. Wouldn't look out of place on Savile Row either!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 7th March, 2009 |