Bought the car 3 days ago.
2 days ago the t/o bearing went.
Had to replace the whole clutch. Cost $1500.
Fuel pump also broken, $500 just for the part.
Comfortable car, handles smooth, but also notice blue smoke from the tailpipe.
Paid 2000$ for the car, had it for 3 days, and I've already paid for the car twice.
When I took it to the shops, no one wanted to work on it. Went to 10 mechanics in town, one shop had a 2006 and they couldn't figure out how to change the lights, and it was having problems.
I will never buy a Passat again.
The interior is in great condition.
The car handles well, but I've only had it for 3 days.
You can't expect a volume produced car that is 19 years old and 237000K mileage to be anything other than what you got - a wreck.