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  • New Listing
    $7,500
    fair price
    $1,406 below market
    • 101,250 miles
    • 1 accident, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 22 City / 31 Hwy MPG
    • Imperial Motors (Phoenix, AZ)
    • Bluetooth
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Phoenix, AZ / 1,669 miles away from Columbus, OH

    1VWAP7A34EC0*** Volkswagen Passat 2.5L Wolfsburg Edition Sedan 4D 5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter Auto, 6-Spd Tiptronic SptThe 2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L is...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    25 Combined MPG (22 City/31 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWAP7A34EC009871
    Stock: 009871
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-25-2025

    • 132,530 miles
    • No accidents, 4 owners, personal use
    • 24 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • AutoRevolution Monroe (Monroe, NC)
    • Bluetooth
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Trip Computer
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    Located in Monroe, NC / 367 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Discover the AutoRevolution Experience! Stop by AutoRevolution Monroe at 4501 W HWY 74, Monroe, NC 28110 and let our friendly, knowledgeable sales tea...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (24 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWAT7A32EC030455
    Stock: EC030455
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-26-2025

  • New Listing
    Stock photo**
    • 185,512 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 30 City / 40 Hwy MPG
    • O'Daniel Ford (New Haven, IN)
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in New Haven, IN / 135 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Proud to be Indiana's Dealer of the Year and winner of the Consumer Satisfaction award.2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium Reflex Silver Metallic...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/40 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWCN7A34CC044552
    Stock: B22185B
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-02-2025

    • 117,060 miles
    • No accidents, 5 owners, personal use
    • 24 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Master Cars (Nashville, TN)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Nashville, TN / 341 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Master Cars Inc Master Cars Inc 1421 Lebanon Pike Nashville, TN 37210 6**-9**-2*** Visit Master Cars Inc online at www.mastercarstn.com to see more ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (24 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWBS7A35EC049203
    Stock: 12582
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-05-2025

  • Price Drop
    • 102,223 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
    • 30 City / 40 Hwy MPG
    • Grand Prize Cars (Cedar Lake, IN)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Cedar Lake, IN / 259 miles away from Columbus, OH

    2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI SEL Premium Platinum Gray Metallic Titan Black partial leather seating surfaces 2.0l tdi diesel engine 6-speed dsg aut...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/40 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWCN7A3XEC089238
    Stock: 089238
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-27-2025

  • $7,599
    fair price
    $1,549 below market
    • 107,334 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, rental vehicle
    • 24 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Drive Smart Auto Sales (West Chester, OH)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Trip Computer
    • Rear Bench Seats
    • Stability Control
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    Located in West Chester, OH / 94 miles away from Columbus, OH

    ***CARFAX AVAILABLE***NO HIDDEN FEES***ALL VEHICLES FULLY INSPECTED AND SERVICED***Call us today 5**-4**-1*** for any questions you might have and or ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (24 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWAT7A33EC039214
    Stock: 039214
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-29-2025

    • 139,495 miles
    • 2 accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 24 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • 909 Motors (Cypress, TX)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Cypress, TX / 1,009 miles away from Columbus, OH

    2014 Volkswagen Passat SEL Clean Texas title, very good condition, fully loaded, very clean and beautiful car, zero issues at all, good tires, passed...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (24 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWCS7A35EC079614
    Stock: 079614
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-15-2025

  • $5,990
    good price
    $1,011 below market
    • 135,797 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use
    • 24 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Damasca Autos (Tracy, CA)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Tracy, CA / 2,063 miles away from Columbus, OH

    1VWCT7A3XEC063700Clean TitleCleaned DetailedRecently Passed SMOG InspectionBank Finance AvailableFeel Free to Call us anytime @ (2**) 3**-0***CarFax R...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (24 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWCT7A3XEC063700
    Stock: DA-10944
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-27-2025

  • $5,500
    good price
    $892 below market
    • 164,915 miles
    • 2 accidents, 4 owners, personal use
    • 24 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Automarket (Carmel Hamlet, NY)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Carmel Hamlet, NY / 490 miles away from Columbus, OH

    2014 Volkswagen Passat power windows power locks power mirrors power seats power sunroof heated seats leather seats cruise control air conditionin...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (24 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWBT7A34EC088653
    Stock: 088653
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-05-2025

    • 111,649 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 30 City / 40 Hwy MPG
    • Ness Auto Sales & Service (Lodi, WI)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Lodi, WI / 412 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Discover the perfect blend of style, efficiency, and technology with this 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL. This elegant sedan is the ideal choice for t...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: Yes

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/40 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWCN7A36EC086286
    Stock: 5498
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-13-2025

  • $8,990
    fair price
    $985 below market
    • 97,813 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 24 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Hasic Auto Sales (Harrisburg, PA)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Harrisburg, PA / 323 miles away from Columbus, OH

    VIN: 1VWCT7A36EC041483 SEDAN 4 DR 1.8L I4 F DOHC 16V GASOLINE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CLEAN CARFAX! SERVICED AND INSPECTED! RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT! SCHEDULE...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (24 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWCT7A36EC041483
    Stock: 041483
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-22-2025

  • New Listing
    $8,995
    fair price
    $326 below market
    • 114,833 miles
    • No accidents, 4 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 20 City / 28 Hwy MPG
    • 724 Auto Sales (New Castle, PA)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in New Castle, PA / 148 miles away from Columbus, OH

    2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SEL PREMIUM with powerful 3.6L VR6 280 HP engine and driven only 114833 miles! Fully loaded and much more! CARFAX CERTIFIED...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWCM7A38EC034533
    Stock: ASC1122
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-26-2025

  • $8,699
    good price
    $3,352 below market
    • 81,296 miles
    • 1 accident, 4 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 24 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Serpentini Chevrolet of Medina (Medina, OH)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Trip Computer
    • Rear Bench Seats
    • Stability Control
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    Located in Medina, OH / 94 miles away from Columbus, OH

    BLUETOOTH - STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS - AM/FM RADIO - KEYLESS ENTRY - CD PLAYER - CRUISE CONTROL 2014 Black Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S This Volkswag...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (24 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWAT7A36EC051552
    Stock: P9168
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-13-2025

  • New Listing
    • 89,671 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 24 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Auto Place Credit (Oklahoma City, OK)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Oklahoma City, OK / 862 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Auto Place Credit Sales 344 W Britton RD Oklahoma City, OK 73114 4**-7**-8*** * STOP and SAVE! * This is a deal you can t afford to miss! * * Drives g...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (24 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWBT7A36EC106828
    Stock: 25H1006
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-27-2025

    • 62,511 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 25 City / 38 Hwy MPG
    • Crossroads Ford (Prince George, VA)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
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    Located in Prince George, VA / 353 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Automatic temperature control, Cloth Seating Surfaces, Electronic Stability Control, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Fully automatic headlights, Radio: ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    29 Combined MPG (25 City/38 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWAT7A36GC022961
    Stock: U24372A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-17-2025

    • 95,301 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 24 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Corvette Country (Round Rock, TX)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Round Rock, TX / 1,063 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Black with cornsilk beige leather interior, 95,000 miles, automatic, one Texas owner, original $32,440 window sticker, back up camera, Bluetooth for a...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (24 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWCS7A32EC023260
    Stock: 023260
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-06-2025

  • New Listing
    $7,295
    good price
    $1,299 below market
    • 155,481 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 25 City / 38 Hwy MPG
    • Kansas City Hyundai (Merriam, KS)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Merriam, KS / 635 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Vehicle DetailsDiscover the perfect blend of performance and style with this 2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE. This sophisticated sedan is equipped with...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    29 Combined MPG (25 City/38 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWBS7A33GC024965
    Stock: 534B
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-30-2025

  • Price Drop
    $7,485
    good price
    $1,572 below market
    • 112,164 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 25 City / 38 Hwy MPG
    • AutoNation Ford Torrance (Torrance, CA)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
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    Located in Torrance, CA / 1,993 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Platinum Gray MetallicTitan Black; Cloth Seating SurfacesThis vehicle includes a Money-Back Guarantee* and passed our precise inspection process. ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    29 Combined MPG (25 City/38 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWAT7A36GC022717
    Stock: GC022717
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-19-2025

  • New Listing
    $12,212
    fair price
    $690 below market
    • 61,257 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 25 City / 38 Hwy MPG
    • Driveway (Chamblee, GA)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
    • Multi-Zone Climate C...
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    Located in Chamblee, GA / 432 miles away from Columbus, OH

    CarFax No Accidents Reported,CarFax 1-Owner,Low Mileage,Rare Find,Back-Up Camera,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Turbo/Supercharged,4 Cylinder Engine,4-Wheel D...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    29 Combined MPG (25 City/38 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWAT7A3XGC044168
    Stock: SL013667A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 124,549 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 24 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Genesis Auto Sales (Midvale, UT)
    • Bluetooth
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Trip Computer
    • Rear Bench Seats
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    Located in Midvale, UT / 1,523 miles away from Columbus, OH

    3 Month/3,000 mile limited powertrain warranty included on qualifying vehicles. Call or Text Trevor 8** 6** 6*** or Curtis 4** 8** 3***. WWW.GENESISAU...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (24 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWAT7A34EC031798
    Stock: 1798
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-28-2025

  • New Listing
    $10,995
    good price
    $1,848 below market
    • 81,121 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 25 City / 38 Hwy MPG
    • Safford Brown Hyundai Fairfax (Fairfax, VA)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Power Driver Seat
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Fairfax, VA / 307 miles away from Columbus, OH

    Air Conditioning, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, Automatic temperature control, CD player, Front dual zone A/C, Radio data system, Rear window defroster. Rece...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    29 Combined MPG (25 City/38 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1VWBT7A30GC040716
    Stock: H065962A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-03-2025

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Consumer Reviews for the Volkswagen Passat

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VW stands for VERY WORST!

Joel M, 09/16/2017
2010 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
I bought my 2010 VW Passat (2.0T TSI) used about 9 months ago. I did not buy it from a VW dealership, but did my homework and saw that all maintenance was consistent and up to date. It rode nice and and was okay for comfort and the body and engine looked to be in good shape. Blue Book value at the time was about $8200 and I picked it up for $8000. Within 3 months, I noticed a coolant … leak. I took it to a VW mechanic (not the dealership) who told me the auxiliary water pump casing had cracked. There are two water pumps on this vehicle and both are plastic. So I had the water pump replaced at a cost of about $600. About 2 weeks later, I have another coolant leak. this time it is the main water pump. Another $600 out the door. The mechanic told me he has been seeing this problem with all VW TSI engines from the years 2009 - 2011. The problem, as he can figure, is that there is a seal between the pump and the block. The design VW has makes sure a piece of this seal is sticking up. When oil contacts this seal, it swells causing the water pump casing to crack. That was his thoughts, though I'm not convinced it isn't just oil hitting the plastic that causes it to embrittle and fail. So now I have replaced both water pumps and think I'm good to go. Not so. About two months later, I have another coolant leak and it is, again, the main water pump casing that cracked. This looked to be caused by a little oil that was slopped during an oil change. That's all it took and I'm repairing this car, again. At this point I posted it for sale online because I see it is a dog. The blue book has now dropped to about $6500. No takers for a couple months and then, you guessed it, another coolant leak. I had the car in for the 120,000 mile maintenance a week before and the mechanic inspected the water pumps and everything was good. So I take it back to him and yes, the water pump failed again. This time the source of the oil that caused the leak was a failed PCV valve. During the aforementioned maintenance, this was checked and found to be working fine. It was not part of the maintenance, but my mechanic checks a lot more just to verify common failures are monitored. In this case, the PCV valve, which coincidentally is another cheap plastic part, failed causing the interior pressure of the engine to build, blowing out pretty much every seal on the engine. Oil sprays out, coats the water pump, and the water pump casing splits, again. Now I am looking at basically a $3000+ fix. Needless to say, it is now being offered for sale as a parts car. VW has been contacted throughout this period and, not surprisingly, has not responded. My feeling is that VW talks a good story about customer care and loyalty, but they really don't want to hear about problems, they just want you to pay to fix them, over and over. This feeling isn't just that they ignored my complaints, but go to their website. Try and find a place where you can actually lodge a complaint. It doesn't exist. There is a link for feedback, but it is really geared around feedback for their website, not for their products. You can eventually dig around long enough to get someone that will tell you to email your complaints to vwcustomercare@vw.com. Do yourselves a favor...avoid ALL VW products.
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