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Volkswagen Passat Estate (1997 - 2001) 1.9 Sport TDI 5d (AC) Owner Review

1.9 Sport TDI 5d (AC)
VW Passat Estate 1997-

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In their own words

Got the car at 147000 miles on the clock was gonna used it as a gap for another car but came to conclusion that it was too good so keep it for another 3 years as a second car and covered over 70.000 miles though Europe with no breakdown. Had to fix central looking control unit quite normal for these cars, but this only cost me £0.30 Yes there are few small fault but easley fix once thats sorted its a great work horse. Never had any major issues as serviced the car twice a year. Sold the car at 230.000 miles and the turbo was still going strong.

How reliable do you find the car?

Look after it and it will last forever strong diesel engine (AFN, 110ps) solid body work with no rust at all. Best used reliable car ever owned Not joking... :-)

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

Great boot & cabin space always surprises me how much you can put in that car and comfortable to drive too (2 adults +2 Kids + lots of stuff..)
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Bo recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Diesel
  • When purchased January 2013
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 246,000 miles
  • Average MPG 53 mpg