Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Sport Reviews

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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Sport
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Average Ratings for Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Sport

  • Performance3.8 stars
  • Practicality4.3 stars
  • Reliability3.4 stars
  • Value for Money3.6 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.5 stars
  • Overall Rating3.4 stars

15 Reviews For Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Sport

  • Guest 29th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Good Points: Its Blue


    Bad Points: Suspension arms


    General comments: VW Passat 1.8 20v Sport Turbo 1997 R Plate 151000 miles.

    I'm shocked at reading the reviews on this site. all I can say is get a car that's been looked after, my passat has had a oil & filter change every six months regardless of mileage since new and has been mechanically sound. All repairs I've done are wear and tear. Great car don't know what your all moaning about !

  • fenerjambo Rank: Lance Corporal 30th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    This is my second VW passat estate 1.8 20v in the past 10 months.The first one was an "R" reg which eventually failed it's Mot miserably with ball joints and the complicated suspension at the front plus more letting it down! It wasn't worth the bother so I sold it for spares or repair losing nearly £1000.
    Well you'd think once bitten twice shy but I bought another one a "v" reg which is Mot'd to end september 2009 for £1450. Had it 2 months and already renewed back brakes and jus ...

  • Guest 7th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Hi. I have owned a Passatt estate 130bhp estate 6speed sport for some years now. My wife drives it 99% of the time.
    One guy said his has a tendency to leak sometimes. Well, mine leaked into the footwell areas at the drivers and passengers side.
    It actually went back to the passengers side rear foot well. I have learned that if you remove your battery and look underneath you may need to remove the plate that the battery sits on. There should be a hole to let rain water drain away sometimes thi ...

  • Guest 11th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Of all the cars I've owned, of which this was not the most expensive or powerful, it is the most relaxing and pleasurable to drive especially on long journeys. It also has a boot capacity larger than most estates and nearly all 4X4's i've found on the market in Europe.
    Perfect car for my family of five and not too thirsty either.

  • daveruss Rank: Lance Corporal 6th Aug 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Volkswagen Passat is very roomy, very quick, comfortable and easy to drive. It swallows all my gear in the back with no problem and most of all my wife loves driving it. Prefers it to her Renault Clio.
    A very capable workhorse and family car it is my 2nd and i love driving it .

  • jlh 2nd Mar 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Sport is a fabulous car and I want another one, even though this has given me some grief with repairs.

  • Dugaru 2nd Feb 2006

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    I'm in the former colonies (US) and have what appears to be the equivalent of your Volkswagen Passat 1999 1.8T. I have a love-hate relationship with my Passat. It's a joy to drive, very roomy, and has good performance for an

  • Riss71 Rank: Staff Sergeant 3rd May 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    You poor unfortunate people out there I can only say there must be a lot of duds out there and you've found them, I have had my 52 plate Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI sport estate (130 bhp) for well over a year now, and I cant fault it 32000 on the clock and goes like a dream, thundery diesel maybe but it still eats mummys boys in their mummys saxo shopping bag! Off the lights and thats with a load of tesco shopping in the boot (approx 12-14 carrier bags) two kids and the hubby. Never had a problem, ...

  • james foote 7th May 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I bought my Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T Sport 18 months ago a 1.8T 20V on a V Plate with 30k on the clock, looks wise I've yet to see a Passat that looks as good, the VW garage I bought it from had lowered the suspension, and stuck 17" BBS W8 alloys on it, stunning!!!!

    It may have been love at first sight, but since the early days I have grown to dislike my VW more & more due to it's constant mechanical problems, Temp sender, CV joints, CV boots, Air mass monitor, N75 Valve, brakes, tyres (3 sets ...

  • Stubee Rank: Sergeant 3rd Jan 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    We've had the VW Passat Estate 1.8T Sport 1999 for 18 months (99 on a T plate). Came from a Golf MKIII 2.0 GTi that was quite nippy. The Passat can get a move on when required as long as you work the gear box, But then it is not a 'sports' car. What this car does best is cruise for long distances, at speed and very comfortably.
    At it's last service I asked our VW dealer to investigate a lumpy feel to the top end power, and VW came back with a faulty Air Mass Meter. I'd never even heard of this, ...

  • SWE1 Rank: Sergeant 28th Aug 2003

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    "Beautifully Crafted" - What rubbish, my VW Passat Estate 1.8T Sport 1999 had: New suspension all round, accelarator box, 4 new discs, new air conditioning unit, 5 new tyres at 3000 miles (they were "square") 3 new CV's 1 new drive shaft, all four doors "dropped" on their hinges etc., etc., etc. My advice - BUY A HONDA! NB My car has done just 33,000 miles.

  • seylectric. 15th Jul 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I gave up looking for a VW Passat Estate 1.9 turbo diesel after doing 3 round trips of up to 200 miles only to find my intended purchase to have been sold before I got there, so I settled for the 1.8 sport turbo petrol. I bought a year 2000 model (3 years old) a month ago with 60k on the clock and I can't really fault it. It's quick enough though, if a little sluggish off the mark and faster than my old 2.0 Peugeot 406.

    It feels solid, handles well and is more of a cruiser built for comfort ...

  • stan. 19th Apr 2003

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    This is by far the worst car I have ever owned. Too many problems to mention!

  • Tim. 6th Apr 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Overall I'm very satisfied with this car. Excellent build quality, brisk performance, useful interior space for family of five and good payload with the rear seats folded down. Fuel consumption not bad either (~38mpg on long runs).

    Cornering is ok but not a very dynamic or fluid ride. Initially there were some problems with the electronic controller - doors wouldn't lock on the remote, spontaneous alarm triggering, radio didn't turn off when you removed the ignition key, but they settled down ...

  • Jon. Rank: Lance Corporal 15th May 2002

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The VW Passat Estate 1.8T Sport (1999) is spacious and favourably priced and equipped compared to competitors.
    Main problem-too many electrics for the hopeless mechanics at the VW dealers to cope with. After 2 years they eventually found the fault - a loose wire in the steering column and now it's a great car (touch wood) with ample room for 2 adults, 3 child seats, dog and luggage.