Volkswagen · B7 · 2010–2015
Passatbuyer's guide
10 known faults — inspection procedures and real repair costs.
The B7 Passat (European) is cheap to buy and expensive to ignore. EA189 diesel emissions kit, EA888 timing chain, and DSG mechatronic faults are the three patterns that decide whether this car is a bargain or a five-figure mistake. This guide gives you the checks before you pay.
This guide covers ten documented issues: AdBlue/DPF/EGR emissions fault, Timing belt/chain service risk, DSG/automatic/clutch judder, Coolant leak or water pump fault, Infotainment/software electrical faults, Suspension knocks and tyre wear, Brake corrosion or EPB fault, Panoramic roof or boot water leak, Turbo boost leak or actuator fault, and recall/campaign status. Each fault has a field check and a real repair-cost range.
A clean, documented B7 Passat is a sensible used buy. A neglected one is the most common trap on this platform. This guide tells you which one is in front of you, in twenty minutes.
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