Volkswagen Passat 1.9 S TDI Review

Good Points
Good paint job. Frugal, nearly 50MPG.

Bad Points
Expensive to service. Drives a bit like a barge.

General Comments
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).

Now sold it - someone else's problem!