Buying advice Volkswagen Passat (B7) 2010-2013, Common Issues, Engines, Inspection

facelift of b6...that the moment when you just stop watching! wtf?!?

Hi.
I see vw passat variant 2.0 TDI 140 ps .car is all good but running 440.000 km can I buy this one

Hi! I just got a B7 in North America with the lowest trim, and it has a 2.5 liter 5 cylinder gasoline engine. Is this any good or does it have problems?

what is the best diesel engine of the b7?
I am interested in an engine that will be reliable, without problems

Haha... what a joke of a video. Only issue is 1,4 TSI? Where is any inspection of the car?

He forgot to mention the 2.5L inline5

The timing chain failure is a design feature for planned obsolescence in VWs. Just too common

well had mine 2 years now i have a 2 lite tdi when i got the car done 28 thousand miles now done 75 thousand miles done 42 thousand miles in 2 years is great on auto rotes or Motor ways its brillant on them so far 920 miles to a tank is comfortable yes very One Thing i say to any one have the car serviced look after it done from Calais to Budapest on the one tank make sure you change the timing belt at 70 thousand miles other wise look at a very expensive repair never let me down it all ways starts

Hi sir. Is it normal that the car at start do not pass 2500t/mn when accelerating ??

It is a great car overall, but the rust problem is immence, my 2011 B7 sedan is rusting on all four doors just bellow the handle. Even if you change to a new door or from scrapyard, the problem occurs again there is definetrly a problem.

One more issue my car's key less entry not working, lock and unlock is functional from remote key

Hello I've owned Passat B7 highline modle, actually I've issue that whenever I put reverse gear camera comes out of VW symbol but does not show on display all parking sensors are working absolutely fine. Any suggestions?

I'm looking at a 2011 1.6tdi passat. Is it worth it? I have 3 kids and I want something that won't cost me a fortune to fix all the time. What is better 1.6 tdi or 2.0tdi?

They are very cheap now.

Im about to buy one thank you for the extra information 2011 Passat 125tdi

Hi I own a passat 2.0 l 170 bhp year 2011 and I drive it for nearly 2 years and the single problem I have it is egr valve and ac compressor in rest all good and comfortable and I drive it few times from UK to Romania with 4 people on seats and the boot full. Nice car if you check services on time.

Hello! I am looking at a 2012 VW Passat 2.5L, any major replacements that should’ve been fixed after a certain amount of miles??

Are the asian passats also reliable

Currently owning a B7 2.0 140 Cp. One of the most safe and reliable cars i have ever driven. I can engage in a depar without problem. The seat are very comfortable, and in the back, they can throw a party while I am driving. Very smooth at high speed, I can't even realise I reached 200 Km/H. Really dangerous car if you want to keep your driving licence.

I have a 2011 2.0 TDI 140. My thoughts on this against my old 2.0 B5.5 model are: 1) Ride and Handling - Handling is far superior but this has been at the expensive of the supreme ride comfort of the B5.5. Also, the B7 is not the most composed car when traveling on poor surfaces or drain covers etc. 2) Build Quality - All metal panels appear much thinner than the B5.5 and are easily dented! Not impressed! 3) DSG compared to 4 speed auto box - DSG is fantastic but needs to have regular fluid changes. Both transmissions are actually very good! 4) Visibility - Not great in the B7 due to thicker pillars containing more airbags. For some reason I struggle to park straight in the B7 where the B5.5 was easy to park. 5) Economy and Performance - Here the 2.0 TDI easily outperforms the old 8v petrol B5.5. And so it should, with the obviously thinner metal panels there is less weight to drag around. Along with is, fuel economy is also much better averaging around 50 mpg on a typical urban cycle.

How about peugeot 407

i have just bougth a 2013 1.6tdi 105hp variant! like just yesterday :D

I have a 2014 January model in the uk , when should I change the belts , my mileage is 70k

I had a 2010 one with a 1.6 tdi engine. I always wanted a passat, finally got one I thought my dreams had came through. WRONG. Absolute shit heap excuse the language. Severely underpowered revving the nuts off it to try get any go out of it especially with a full load of passengers. Terrible on diesel. No power after thrid gear, useless for overtaking engine control unit went costing 600 euro to repair and parking brake fault for 1,500 euro. Sold it after 9 months thank God for an opel insignia and yes you can say what you like about them but the insignia, so far has been superb and far outshines the Passhit

I currently own 2013 B7 saloon sport model, 2.0 DIESEL BLUEMOTION, 170bhp, automatic DSG gearbox. Fully loaded, leather heated seats, upgraded 18” alloys! Bought at 68k now at 150k. Still runs like new! Never taken for the recall & never will. Only had 1 problem with the passenger airbag light keeps popping up?? Apart from that this is the best vehicle I have owned since my 1992 Honda Civic eg9 oh and my Toyota avensis 2.0 TD 👍

Buying a 2012 1.6 tdi:)

is the B8 2015 & above 2.0 TDI reliable? I have no experience with Diesel engine and I hesitate between the 1.4TSI 125hp or the 2.0 TDI 150hp. I heard TDI engines can be very expensive to repair and are not as fuel efficient as the 1.4TSI. I am not sure which one is the best to go for. We do mixed city and motor way driving. Thanks for your help cheers

2.5l v 5?

I’m tempted to swap my 2013 Tiguan 2.0 110 tdi S for a 2013 Passat b7 estate 2.0 tdi 140 highline executive both with 60k any thoughts?

How reliable is the dsg transmission in this car?

Hi I am buying a 2012 VW Passat 1.8 TSI. What do I need to look for when I test drive. What are your thoughts on 1.8 ltr engines.