Volkswagen Passat 1.9 S TDI Reviews

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Average Ratings for Volkswagen Passat 1.9 S TDI

  • Performance3.7 stars
  • Practicality4 stars
  • Reliability3.9 stars
  • Value for Money3.4 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.3 stars
  • Overall Rating3.3 stars

9 Reviews For Volkswagen Passat 1.9 S TDI

  • Jim SK 20th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I bought a new Passat Highline Tdi 130 in December 2003, it has now covered 85000 miles and still feels and drives like new. My only real problem was the radiator sprung a leak just after the warranty expired and so I had to pay for a replacement. One of the parking sensors has been giving trouble recently, although I have bought a replacement, I have yet to fit it.

    I have found the Passat a pleasure to drive with ample power and excellent economy (between 47 and 54 mpg depending on driving style and length of journey) The build quality is excellent and the leather seats very comfortable. I have a towbar fitted which I use occasionally to tow a trailer with my classic car (1934 Wolseley 9) on board, which the Passat handles with ease.

    All in all I am very pleased with my car and I intend keeping it as the current trade in value of about £3000 does not reflect the service that this car has still to give.

  • Guest 17th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Good points fuel economy, switch quality and dashboard refinement but uncomfortable seats which results in upper back pain. Seat seems sloppy around corners and does not give support. No rear speakers. Car is of great build quality but you can get a lot more for your money.

  • david large 8th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I like everthing on this car it really is quality, I bought a 2003 passat tdi from Connellys VW here in Sligo, I got a great trade in for my Toyota, the way I was treated was fantastic all minor faults carried out under guaratee, full service 100 euro. I have owned most makes of cars here and abroad this has to be the best I have ever owned.
    As in my good points write up, we live in rural Ireland and this car is used every day and is a pleasure to own and drive.

  • readie 4th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I can't really understand anyone disliking this car. I bought mine with 100k miles on the clock and have covered 30k of so far trouble free comfortable miles. Anyone who thinks this is a BMW, as I suspect from some other reviews that they do, should really have bought a BMW, or get promoted in their job and "upgrade ' their company car. This car is not pretending to be anything other than a practical, quality, powerful workhorse which should last for donkeys years and 200 to 300k miles if looke ...

  • Guest 28th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I was initially please with the VW Passat 1.9 Trendline 05/05. It was one year old when I bought it. But before the 3 year warranty the clutch went as did the flywheel (these were replaced under warranty). Few months later it went for a service and first MOT. Needed a new cambelt (after 35,000), new rear disc pads and discs, new tyre- total cost £1,100. Two weeks later I noticed that one wheel was held to the vehicle by just two of the five bolts (even the locking wheelnut was missing).
    N ...

  • coreyhigham Rank: Corporal 2nd Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    For the first 2 failures, the car was drivable so no courtesy car needed, until the handbrake seized.
    I called VW in swindon for advise, no answer and no call back. The car was carried to VW in swindon to be repaired, no problem, this will be fixed under warranty. Great, "can I have a courtesy car?" NO NOT COVERED under VW 3 year warranty. Car failed on Monday, earliest time to repair Thursday.

  • weecg Rank: Lance Corporal 15th Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I've had this R reg VW Passat for two years now with minimal issues. needed some work at MOTs but nothing serious and has been a reliable comfortable workhorse with excellent mpg.

  • Pete Andrews 11th Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    The VW Passat 1.9 TDi is the most dissapointing car ever. I have covered 65000 since September 06 and have never warmed to this unpleasant noisey and uncomfortable car. I want my old Laguna back.
    What other car manufacturer doesnt fit speakers in the back of this type of car?
    Endless recalls to the garage for defects to be put right - the latest is a rumbling fuel pump.
    As for that ridiculous handbrake button ! Why isn't it near where the hand brake should be?
    Dreadful Dreadful Car. ...

  • AndrewP48 Rank: Lance Corporal 25th Jun 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Overall the Volkswagen Passat is a very nice car to have. I drive for around 2 1/2 hors a day to and from work and still feel refreshed.

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