VW Passat B6 (2005-2010): known problems and buying guide

Built: 2005–2010
Median price: €2,990
Listings: 2,070
Running cost per month: €403–€512
Power: 105–200 PS (77–147 kW)
Reliability: 3/5
DIY: 2/5

Buy with a full service record. Check the 2.0 TDI oil pump drive, the TSI oil level and the DSG gearbox before paying.

Updated 24 October 2026

All versions

Variant	Running cost per month	Median price	Listings	Fuel	Engine codes	Gearbox	Production years
2.0 TDI, 140 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€441	€2,500	481	Diesel	BMP	Manual (6)	2005–2010
2.0 TDI, 140 PS, 6-speed manual, all-wheel drive Research	€465	€2,500	481	Diesel	BMP	Manual (6)	2005–2010
2.0 TDI, 140 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch Research	€467	€2,655	237	Diesel	BMP	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2005–2010
2.0 TDI, 170 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch Research	€502	€3,350	135	Diesel	BMR, CFG	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2005–2010
2.0 TDI, 170 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch, all-wheel drive Research	€505	€3,350	135	Diesel	BMR, CFG	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2010
2.0 TDI, 170 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch Research	€469	€3,350	135	Diesel	CFG	Automatic (dual-clutch) (7)	2007–2008
2.0 TDI, 170 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€482	€3,000	122	Diesel	BMR, CFG	Manual (6)	2005–2010
1.8 TSI, 160 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€483	€3,900	120	Petrol	CDA	Manual (6)	2007–2010
1.4 TSI, 122 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€451	€2,950	109	Petrol	CAX	Manual (6)	2007–2010
1.9 TDI, 105 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€445	€1,990	107	Diesel	BLS	Manual (5)	2005–2008
2.0 FSI, 150 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€489	€2,699	88	Petrol	BVY	Manual (6)	2005–2007
2.0 FSI, 150 PS, 6-speed manual, all-wheel drive Research	€512	€2,699	88	Petrol	BVX	Manual (6)	2005–2010
1.6 TDI, 105 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€403	€2,000	86	Diesel	CAY	Manual (5)	2009–2010
1.6 FSI, 115 PS, 6-speed manual	€461	€2,950	79	Petrol	BLF	Manual (6)	2005–2007
1.4 TSI, 150 PS, 6-speed manual	€417	€2,500	63	Natural gas / Petrol	CDG	Manual (6)	2009–2010
2.0 TDI, 110 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€425	€2,350	60	Diesel	CBD	Manual (5)	2008–2010
2.0 Turbo, 200 PS, 6-speed automatic Research	€490	€5,100	52	Petrol	BWA	Automatic (6)	2005–2010
2.0 TSI, 200 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch Research	€497	€5,100	52	Petrol	BWA	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2009–2010

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At a glance

Years: built 2005 to 2010, saloon and Variant. Common-rail diesels from 2008. TSI petrol engines from 2007.
Reliability: 3/5. Several known faults, each tied to one engine or gearbox. No fault hits every car.
DIY: 2/5. Oil pump, flywheel and gearbox jobs need a workshop.
Prefer: cars with a full service history and proof the oil pump drive was checked. Avoid: pump-nozzle 2.0 TDI cars built 2005 to 2009 with no oil pump check, and any car with an oil warning lamp.
Biggest risk: the 2.0 TDI oil pump drive, which can wreck the engine without warning.

Engines and gearboxes

1.6, 102 hp: no common fault confirmed. The simplest engine in the range.
1.4 TSI: see the 1.2/1.4 TSI guide.
1.8 TSI and TFSI (152 and 160 hp), 2.0 TFSI (200 hp), from 2007: oil use and timing chains. See 1.8 and 2.0 TSI oil use and timing chain.
2.0 FSI, 150 hp: carbon on the intake valves. See 2.0 FSI valve carbon.
2.0 TDI pump-nozzle, 103 kW/140 PS: the oil pump drive can fail. See 2.0 TDI oil pump drive.
2.0 TDI common rail (EA189): see the 2.0 TDI guide.
R36 3.6 V6 (2008 on): no engine fault confirmed here. Its gearbox is covered under 6-speed DSG.

Gearboxes are listed separately:

6-speed DSG (02E, also DQ250, wet clutch): mechatronic faults. See 6-speed DSG mechatronic.
7-speed DSG (DQ200, dry clutch, 1.4 and 1.8 TSI from 2008): clutch wear and mechatronic faults, mostly in early cars. Details are in the DQ200 guide.
6-speed manual with 2.0 TDI: a dual-mass flywheel can fail. See dual-mass flywheel and clutch.
09G 6-speed automatic: no common fault confirmed on this page.

Known issues

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost
2.0 TDI oil pump drive	2.0 TDI pump-nozzle, built 2005-2009	Not stated	1,300-1,700 EUR (Germany, 2013)
Dual-mass flywheel and clutch	2.0 TDI with 6-speed manual	Not stated	918.83-1,223.92 EUR (Germany, year not stated)
6-speed DSG mechatronic	6-speed DSG (02E, DQ250)	Not stated	40,000-60,000 RUB (Russia, 2024)
1.8 and 2.0 TSI oil use and timing chain	1.8 and 2.0 TSI, TFSI	Chain 80,000-90,000 km (1.8 TSI)	Overhaul 90,000-120,000 RUB; chain 25,000-35,000 RUB (Russia, 2024)
2.0 FSI valve carbon	2.0 FSI, 150 hp	About 150,000 km	About 25,000 RUB for cleaning (Russia, 2024)
Electric parking brake	Cars with electric parking brake	Not stated	No confirmed price
Body rust	Sills, arches, doors, bonnet, tailgate	Not stated	Not stated
Springs and shock absorbers	All engines	About 100,000 km	No confirmed price

Before you buy

Ask for proof that the 2.0 TDI oil pump drive was checked or replaced. A lit oil warning lamp means stop: driving on can damage the engine.
On a 2.0 TDI manual, ask whether the dual-mass flywheel was checked or replaced with the clutch. A clutch job quoted 918.83 to 1,223.92 EUR in Germany.
On a 6-speed DSG, have the gearbox control unit read with a scanner. Ask for mechatronic records. A replacement costs 40,000-60,000 RUB in Russia.
On a 1.8 or 2.0 TSI or TFSI, check the oil level after the test drive and ask for an oil service record. Oil use above about 1 litre per 1,000 km is a warning sign.
On a 1.8 TSI, ask for timing chain work near 80,000-90,000 km. A replacement costs 25,000-35,000 RUB in Russia.
On a 2.0 FSI, ask whether the intake valves were cleaned. Cleaning costs about 25,000 RUB in Russia.
Test the electric parking brake. A warning message or a brake that will not release means a fault. Ask for fault codes to be read.
Check the sills, wheel arches, lower door edges, bonnet and tailgate for rust. Look at the subframe mounts too.
Check the springs and shock absorbers. Broken springs can make the car fail its TÜV inspection.

Running costs

Operational	€206
Workshop	€113
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€140
Total per month	€459
New-car depreciation (not included)	€59

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

Market

Listings on mobile.de priced up to 50,000 EUR, 29 October 2026.

Find offers on mobile.de

Listings: 2,070
25th percentile: €1,999
Median price: €2,990
75th percentile: €4,000
Median mileage: 249,000 km
Median first registration: 2008
Dealer share: 24.7%
Price at 100,000 km: €5,246

To check a listing's price, open its variant in the table above. Each variant page has a price check.

In detail

2.0 TDI oil pump drive

On pump-nozzle 2.0 TDI cars built 2005 to 2009, the hexagonal shaft that drives the oil pump can wear. When it wears, the oil pump can stop suddenly, often at high revs, and the engine can be seriously damaged. VW gives tolerance deviations as the cause. It does not recommend a preventive repair and decides goodwill cases one by one.

The full balance-shaft and oil pump module costs 1,300 to 1,700 EUR in Germany (2013). An independent workshop replaces only the hex pin and receptacle, with improved parts, from 650 EUR, with two years' warranty.

Sources: AUTO BILD, gebrauchtwagenberater.de, AutoScout24

Dual-mass flywheel and clutch

The dual-mass flywheel is a two-part flywheel that smooths engine vibration. On the 2.0 TDI it is named as a weak point, and early diesels had problems with it. The clutch can wear fast in cars that are driven hard.

A clutch job on an example 2009 2.0 TDI was quoted between 918.83 and 1,223.92 EUR in Germany. The year of those quotes is not stated. Labour is about 5.2 hours for the clutch and 5.4 hours for the flywheel. A single-mass flywheel conversion is possible.

Sources: gebrauchtwagenberater.de, AutoScout24, repareo, kolesa.ru

6-speed DSG mechatronic

The mechatronic is the gearbox control unit and hydraulic block in one unit. On the 6-speed DSG (02E, also DQ250), it can fail early or last hundreds of thousands of km. Signs include metal shavings on the sensors, worn solenoids and worn fork tips. Failed units are usually replaced whole. A mechatronic repair costs 40,000 to 60,000 RUB in Russia (2024).

Sources: auto.ru, auto.ru problems, kolesa.ru

1.8 and 2.0 TSI oil use and timing chain

The 1.8 and 2.0 TSI and TFSI engines burn oil. Sources describe oil use above about 1 litre per 1,000 km as a problem. Overhaul costs 90,000 to 120,000 RUB on a 1.8 TSI, and rises if the car is driven a long way on high oil use (Russia, 2024).

The timing chain stretches. On a 1.8 TSI it wears at 80,000 to 90,000 km. Replacement costs 25,000 to 35,000 RUB in Russia (2024). For the 1.4 TSI, see the 1.2/1.4 TSI guide.

Sources: gebrauchtwagenberater.de, auto.ru, kolesa.ru

2.0 FSI valve carbon

Direct-injection engines build carbon deposits on the intake valves at high mileage. On the 2.0 FSI the valves are usually affected after about 150,000 km. Cleaning costs about 25,000 RUB in Russia (2024). Cleaning additives are one suggested fix.

Sources: gebrauchtwagenberater.de, auto.ru

Electric parking brake

The electric parking brake can show a warning message or stop working. Ross-Tech lists fault code 02429 for the right parking brake motor (V283). Causes are fuses, wiring or connectors, or the motor itself. A garage repair starts with the fault memory, then the switch; if the switch is fine, the actuator motors are replaced in pairs by a certified workshop. The electric brake also makes a DIY rear pad change harder.

Sources: Ross-Tech wiki, gebrauchtwagenberater.de, CarWiki, auto.ru

Body rust

Rust shows on the sills, the wheel arches, the lower door edges and the top of the windscreen. Check the subframe mounts too. Bonnet, tailgate, doors and wheel arches are also named.

Sources: kolesa.ru, gebrauchtwagenberater.de

Springs and shock absorbers

Shock absorbers wear at about 100,000 km, and rear springs can break after about 100,000 km. The suspension is a weak point at TÜV inspection, and springs and dampers are often due at the second inspection. Broken springs can cause a TÜV refusal.

Sources: gebrauchtwagenberater.de, AutoScout24, auto.ru

Recalls

Country	Code	Years	What is done
USA	06V470000	2006-2007 models	Wiper motor can fail in heavy rain. A cover and sealing kit is fitted.
USA	06V472000	2006-2007 models, 2.0 petrol 147 kW	Brake servo vacuum line can break in the cold. A new line is fitted.
USA	17V509000	2006-2010 models	Fuel pump can fail and the engine can stall. The fuel pump control module is replaced.
USA	18V247000	2006-2007 models	Driver airbag inflator can burst. The inflator is replaced.
USA	24V834000	2006-2007 saloon	Driver airbag inflator can burst after ageing. The driver airbag module is replaced.

These are US campaigns for US-market cars. Ask a VW dealer whether a European car is affected.

Maintenance

Engine oil: check the level at every fill-up on 1.8 and 2.0 TSI and TFSI engines. Oil use is the usual warning sign.
Oil warning lamp: stop driving if the lamp lights. Driving on can damage the engine.
Service history: keep full records of oil changes, clutch and gearbox work. Buy only with a complete service history.