2001 Volkswagen Passat PD review from UK and Ireland
"Never buy a VW EVER!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Sensors kept playing up, specialist couldn't find a fault for weeks, glow plugs, burning oil, blowing blue smoke out of the exhaust, suspension, brakes sensors playing up.
In total, for having the car a year, this car cost me £2000. The turbo had to be replaced along with hoses, which was costly.
Would never touch another Volkswagen, even if I was paid.
General comments?
Yeah OK the car was pretty rapid, it is comfy, and nice to look at, but that's the only things I can say. The car spent more time in the garage than it did on the road.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 130bhp turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 56000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2009 |