2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
"Won't buy another one, but it was fun while it lasted"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Turbo waste gate bypass valve went out at 40000
Left Front wheel bearing at 45000
Right front axle boot at 45000
Several fuses - various mileage
Vacuum hose failure - 92000
Gross fogging of windows - 97000.
General comments?
This car is a blast to drive, but a nightmare to maintain.
I am currently troubleshooting why the heck all the windows fog up from the inside. I think it is either a leaking heater core or failure of Pollen Filter Gasket.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th December, 2005 |