Who's got the highest mileage Passat?

[vwmark]

My old 1995 TDi only had 160k when it was smashed into when parked. Replaced with a 2002 130PD Se estate with 115K so only a baby mileage. Just wondering who has the highest miles? My 1998 TDI Transporter has 227k and runs like a dream so looking forward to racking up a huge mileage.

[MalcQV]

Not me then 48k :Blush2:

[Bod]

My 2001 TDI PD130 has done 121k & still going strong. Needs a cam belt change now tho :(

[blakeyboy]

Our 96 Passat Tdi estate has done 282k miles and so far so good-see my other post. She's been a damn good car, even though she gets a good hammering. We had an Escort diesel estate before, and by 160k it was falling to bits. The Passat is so much better put together. We'll definitely get another one when this one dies.

[davegwynn]

282K! That's pretty amazing! My 2000 1.8T has done 172K with no major problems, still runs as smoothly as it did when I bought it. Mind you, I did buy it at 168K..

[vwmark]

What do you use you passat for to get to 280K? Impressive.

A mate a few years ago had a 1.3 Golf - B reg. When we first met it had done 100k - I was used to low mileage cars and thought it would blow up - it went on to do 250K before he px'ed it. He only ever serviced it once a year. This got me into VW's.

[charlie oscar]

my 115 tdi has only coverd 108k so i gess its only a baby, but it runs like new and had done the last 7k on vegetable oil ;)

[minty0_10]

my 98 passt tdi 110bhp has 245k ive had in now 4 years was on 110k then. apart from the normal servicable items ive not had to put a spanner to it. still has the origenal exhaust fitted!
by far the best car ive bought

[minty0_10]

my 115 tdi has only coverd 108k so i gess its only a baby, but it runs like new and had done the last 7k on vegetable oil ;)

what year is your car do you mix it half and half?

[mcstu74]

Blimey - I think we should start another sub-thread to see who's got the least miles for the oldest Passat. Mine's an August '97 (R) 1.8T with just 89k on the clock. I bought it in Feb 2002 with just 47k on it. I only do about 8-9k a year though. Got to say it's been a low hassle car so far. Still in mint condition too.
:drive:

[charlie oscar]

what year is your car do you mix it half and half?
my car is the year 2000 (w reg) 115 tdi and i use a or 60/40 mix with diesel....check this m8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCmK8WIBQTY..:beerchug:

[minty0_10]

i,l have to give that a go is your a pd engine or the older type:beerchug:

[charlie oscar]

i,l have to give that a go is your a pd engine or the older type:beerchug:
mine is a pd engine....:biglaugh:

[md1980]

my 98 1.8t has 119k and still going stronge

[passat1.8T]

Well im not in the running, 2002 1.8T sport just coming up to 72000 miles :Blush2:

[Gaz the Cab]

2002 PD130 Passat Estate..............121.5k miles..........just nicely run ........I hope.

[avf 130 tdi]

i have a passat tdi 110 se and have up to now clocked 400,000 miles same engine same box 3 clutches and just recently put in the first flywheel STILL GOING STRONG MIND ---RESPECT!--I HAVE TO SAY WITH EXPERIENCE THAT THE TDI'S ARE MUCH STRONGER THAN THE PDI'S :biglaugh:

[Phil155]

My 2001 1.8T Sport has just covered 100,000:biglaugh:

Drives like and looks as good as new!

[minty0_10]

[quote=avf 130 tdi;13462]i have a passat tdi 110 se and have up to now clocked 400,000 miles

wow! now thats some mileage what you do for a living

[Possu]

Good to see that Passat's are capable of coping with higher mileages. I'm looking to buy a 1997-2000 model & not having owned a car in my life, was surprised to find that even 8 year old cars quite often have 120,000+ miles on them.

There's a 1998 / S-plate SE TDI 90bhp on 86,000 miles that I'm interested in, looks like there could be plenty of life left in it, especially when I only expect to cover 7,000 miles per year (will still keep my bikes).

[Possu]

Is there any advantage in getting a TDI PD 115bhp engine over a TDI 110bhp?

[minty0_10]

ye tdi takes cheaper oil:biglaugh: unlike the pdi at around £30 a shot

[The Stagg]

With regards to low mileage, mines a 97 1.8T thats done 83k, a mate has a 51 plate on 85k. Its rare to find older ones on less than 100k I think. I saw two for sale a while back, one on 165k and one on 180k.

[Huweth]

My 2001 has just done 55k. I hope I still have it in another 200k! When I was 18 (seem's like only yesterday...) I had a MK1 golf 1.1 petrol. I bought it at 132k, sold it at 168k. The only thing that went wrong with the engine was the rubber seals on the carb and fuel pump seal failing. Apart from that it was just stuff you'd expect on a car that age. Shocks and bearings. Once they were changed it was good as new. I actually had a front suspension spring snap while parking, pretty rare methinks. I did a lot of work on that car to make it nice, and sold it for twice what I paid for it. I even learnt plenty about mechanics in the bargain. If it hasn't been crashed, I'd be willing to bet money that it's still going 7 years after I sold it. VW all the way!

[avf 130 tdi]

i am a taxi driver and have had my vehicle for 4 years -- i got it with 80k on and has served very well alot of the lads drive passats now but i know for definite that the AFN compared to any other is the business. I plan to change my car to avf 130 tdi next month but my 110 is staying at home as a second car as its full of life yet !

[avf 130 tdi]

[quote=avf 130 tdi;13462]i have a passat tdi 110 se and have up to now clocked 400,000 miles

wow! now thats some mileage what you do for a living

i am a taxi driver and have had my passat for 4 years still driving solid mind had problems here and there but never has it give up and never has it not want to start---been hammered well and truly but with respect starts like new the next day--i have purchased a passat 130 tdi sport now plan to take off my passat as my brother wants a car so i have decided to give him mine and i plan to go PD (hope am doing the right thing) hows yours keeping !

[SammyP]

I'm looking into Changing my BMW 323i Coupe for a late 90's Passat TDi very shortly so it's good to read that they do high mileage and are reliable :)

[sdi2]

2002 v6 tdi, 93k, gearbox repair, £1200, grrrrr.

[SammyP]

Anymore?

[new to vw]

ive got a 1999 2.8 v6 only got 84k on clock.....it's only just run in now:D

[darren74]

mine's running at 128k on a petrol engine.

Smoother than a baby's bum aswell!

[mattgt3]

Hi Guys, new to the forum. My 52 plate Passat PD130 Sport has flown passed the 132K mark, just std servicing by VW to 100K and VW specialist since......should sell it at 150K next year....what a tool!

[mak1]

1998 1.8T Tiptronic here with 99k (full history) only just brought it and it runs as sweet as anything, very smooth, very quiet, no knocks / bangs/ rattles / squeeks. LOADS of life left yet :D

[southwest]

Have a 1999 1.8t ex-police in met light blue (so be careful) with 131k and 28 :confused: sevices on the record sheet, every 5k, no wonder the council tax is so high. mind you the pollen filter was never changed by the look of it.

[TDIPD130]

I have a passat TDI 130 PD estate six speed. Currently on 141K and runs like new.

I change the oil every 6K - its only £23 per gallon from the local trade counter.

I'm planning to keep this car until at least 200K! Cant think of any reason to change it!

[easylifeauto]

03 tdi sport est tiptronic,120k,not a spanner 2 it,no leaks(as yet)mpg !,but hey,cant av it all!:outtahere :nana: :nana: :3some: :buttkick: :1zhelp: :aargh4: :beerchug: :beerchug: :argue: dont ask,i dont know wot the heck ive done here?

[snapdragon]

Mine has 121,000 and is starting to get expensive bills for things I would have expected to last a lot longer as they have on previous cars, such as brake servo, and vacuum solenoids, and coilsprings.

[minty0_10]

must have bought a bad un then mines still going strong never broken down and well past 250k

[SammyP]

97 TDi 73,800 miles :)

[dantheman]

My 1.8t has done 120k as of today and runs like a new motor

[Jez.]

Mine 2000 TDi Passat had 68k on it when I bought it 2 years ago and now has 115K, It runs really well and mostly do motorway miles. I've had to do a bit of work on it though as the previous owner treated it like something you step in in the loal park. It's in better nick now than when I bought it!!

Yee-hah!!

[M4YTY]

My girlfriends dad was a taxi driver untill not so long ago. He had 2 1.8 passats one had 230K and the other had 215k when he got rid of them. Said nowt went wrong with them exept the heater matrix burst on one of them

[MalcQV]

My girlfriends dad was a taxi driver untill not so long ago. He had 2 1.8 passats one had 230K and the other had 215k when he got rid of them. Said nowt went wrong with them exept the heater matrix burst on one of them

Excellent :beerchug:

[Jigs]

Well...slightly going off the topic here...but I am proud to say, my 2000 115PD has done just 77K.. :biglaugh: I bought it only 9 months ago at 52K!!!.. I am thinking of getting rid of it at about 85-90K miles..for a PD130.. :)
Oh and over the weekend I did something super fantastic to my PD...i got it remapped!...hahahaha.. it runs sooo schweet..with 150 odd horses now.... :biglaugh: I think all VAG TDi's in world should be remapped!.. ;)

[nigel63]

hi all
i replaced my a4 tdi 6 months ago.it was a 95 n reg with 159000 on the clock and still going strong,my 2001 passat tdi sport has 88000 under its belt so i hope a good few years are left in it.the wifes a4 tdi avant is a 98 with 157000 under its belt and is also going strong.all the cars are serviced regularly and just keep going.

[VEEDUBYA]

2001 130TDI - 132,000 miles and all going well apart from my Overboost problem.

[kalas]

Well I'll (I@ll) have a good head start then, as i'm collecting my 2004 passat on saturday with 126k on it. It runs really well and is very clean inside and out.

[sdi2]

I checked my brakes today, all ok. But what a sod it was to get the wheels back on. when you take the wheels off the discs are loose as well.

[herding-cats]

We typically try to drive the wheels off of our vehicles. The Passat is at about 55K miles, it is an '03 which we bought in early '04 (after the Mercury Mystique had a stroke).

[MalcQV]

We typically try to drive the wheels off of our vehicles. The Passat is at about 55K miles, it is an '03 which we bought in early '04 (after the Mercury Mystique had a stroke).

Must be from the US? :beerchug: Cars seem to go on forever over there. 200k is not unheard of.

[Lex Luthor]

I checked my brakes today, all ok. But what a sod it was to get the wheels back on. when you take the wheels off the discs are loose as well.
That is what the screw-in plastic pin is for in the tool kit......

[sdi2]

That is what the screw-in plastic pin is for in the tool kit......

I had been wondering about that

[herding-cats]

Must be from the US? :beerchug: Cars seem to go on forever over there. 200k is not unheard of.
Yes, we are in the US (Alabama). I just wish the cars went forever. The Mercury had around 180K miles when we traded it, we also have a 96 Ford Ranger pickup with about 104K miles. I would just as soon hang on to the Ford truck awhile longer since used trucks around here are either ridiculously expensive or beaten to death.
So maybe cars go on forever here because we are such cheapskates.

[MalcQV]

They just generally rust away here :D

[dov]

ive got a 1989 passat estate 1800 petrol 267k on the clock its had a hard life dogs children fields towing time to retire it i think good oil pays in the long run and good fuel

[skye boat man]

132k on an 2000 115. Needs a new front spring tho'.

[Gerard Schultz]

This one was stolen shortly after I repainted it and overhauled the engine at 364K km.
http://www.gsgroup.co.za/Passat Wagon 87 side.jpg

This one has 372K km on it and I did the engine about 10K km ago and now we are painting it. Hope I can hang on to it when it is done.
http://www.gsgroup.co.za/17cli.jpg

[J70CJD]

This thread makes me feel sooo much better....

Bought a 248000mile 96 Passat 110TDi last night with the thought in the back of my mind 'what if' :D

Looks like Ive got nothing to worry about then!

[dov]

my old mans got a 96 .90bhp tdi its over 200000 now still getin him about always put it down to a good oil

[Mach110]

Hi

My 99 passat has done 155k and has been looked after by the previuos owner.

It has a full service history and the wallet is full of recipts and as for the car it drives like a dream no knocks no bangs no squeeks so yeh im a happy chappy:D

[JohnPierpoint]

Bought my '94 Passat 1.9 TDi estate in 2003 with 129k on the clock for about £2500. I was cheesed off when I had to spend £400 straight away to fix a brake problem (should have taken it straight back to the dealer and shoved his 12-month "MOT" where the sun doesn't shine), but it ran really well after that, with minimal service bills each year.
Now at 208k, but things have started to go wrong on it. Perhaps that argument with a bus last year has disturbed the status quo! I thought I ought to be getting rid of it, but after reading this thread I'm not so sure.
There seem to be so few diesel estates out there, and the newer models seem to have more things to go wrong on them.

Although until recently the engine and body have been fine, it's the little things that have been frustrating. The internal plastic mouldings (including door handles) seem prone to break or perish, and the electrics are not too good. The airbag warning light was always off (one lead to the warning bulb had been accidentally/deliberately broken when I checked why, now it's always on. . .); central locking has always been erratic; some window motors and gearing failed. This is all stuff that my normal garage reckons can't be fixed, and I don't want to pay main VW dealer prices, so I've had to put up with them. The air blower has gradually become less efficient, and now needs to be on the max setting to make a difference. Maybe the filter's just full of leaves!
Now the dashboard meters have started playing up over the last few weeks. No idea how fast I'm going or how much fuel I've got!

[RobBentley]

1.8T 20V SE - I'm upto 132k. Still runs perfectly.

Had to have a new clutch + flywheel this month, and the turbo hose cracked at around 100k - but other than that, its been perfect.

* touches wood *

[PerArdua]

176000 miles no major problems, the last 100,000 (4 years) has cost £14K including fuel, insurance, tax, servicing and tyres which is a lot cheaper than buying a new car. Little bit of smoke occasionally but once its has got rid of this the rest of the journey is smoke free.

PA

[Baron_Samedi]

2003 PD 130 Sport on 97k - sweet as ya like.

[analyst]

No records here (yet), but my 2004 130 TDI SE Estate has done 130,000.
I bought it end of June this year on 124000 and so far can't find a fault, and it runs as sweet as a . . . VW Passat? :D

[4dogbob]

only just got mine, 1999 vr5 in black with 18"s (mmmmmm)
just turned 107k, but the dam thing broke down on saturday just after i picked it up:zx11:
any how... after 3 days and a £258 new alternator bill im back on the road and ready to put another few k on her;)

[TUG]

This has fillid me with abit of happieness!! I have just bought a 51 plate passat 130 sport with 89500 on the clock for 4.7k and was starting to wonder if i should of bought a lower milage car but it seems i shoud be alright!! I must say i have not stopped grinning since i bought it!! It is such a smooth car and more than fast enough for me!! i thought i would never enjoy a car as much as my old type r integra but the passat is such a pleasure to drive!! I am one happy bunny:biglaugh:

[paulthefox]

had the tdi 4yrs and bought with 21000 on the clock milage now 88300 hardly run by vw standards :D

was thinking of changing it ;best car i have ever bought


paul:p

[a8 tech]

today i have fitted a cambelt to a 2001 passat 1.9 tdi with 250,000 miles on the clock.This is my mates car and the fourth belt i have fitted on it.This engine has never missed a beat and still has the original turbo and air mass.I disconnected the egr and adapted the fuel 100,000 miles ago.The air con compressor pulley fell off last week but as my mate says,who needs air con in winter.This car never suprises me and never fails,he loves it and it just makes me laugh.

[analyst]

today i have fitted a cambelt to a 2001 passat 1.9 tdi . . .
For comparison purposes, I'd love to know the cost of this.

Mine (as above) is on 130,000 miles now. Last recorded cambelt change was about 60K-ish. There seems to be some contradiction between those who say it should be done at 60K intervals and those saying 80K intervals.

I have decided to get it done immediately as I have just been hearing of premature cam-belt failures at 50,000 (albeit on Volvos) and it would seem foolish to even remotely risk a valve mash-up for the sake of a job that needs to be done sooner or later anyway.

[BLASTER]

My 02 passat 1.9 TDI SE has just clocked 124,000,,, just running in,,shame the brake pump has just gave up though!!:aargh4:

[5SpeedSyncro7]

I have a 92 Passat GL just coming up to 360K still runs like new and gets excellent gas mileage. I worked with a women who's GL had just passed 400K. Just have to keep doing those regular oil changes. The engines go on forever.

[m4xmw]

1999 1.8t sport estate, 115k and it doesnt feel anything like it.

Just been quoted £185 for cambelt and tensioner at VW main dealer....inc vat too

Thats my only big expense I hope!

[paulthefox]

who;s the dealer thats a great price for the work;)


paul

[MalcQV]

I have a 92 Passat GL just coming up to 360K still runs like new and gets excellent gas mileage. I worked with a women who's GL had just passed 400K. Just have to keep doing those regular oil changes. The engines go on forever.

I am guessing you are from the USA/Canada or Australia? The reason I say it is you tend to see a lot of high mileage cars in these "big" countries. I reckon it has to do with steady long driving distances. In the UK we go a couple of feet and stop a lot :p

Course LA is an exception to the rule, worst traffic I have ever seen!!!

[m4xmw]

Crewe VW, they quoted £62 to change the water pump at the same time too.

Hope this helps?

Mark

[desparate22]

My 1999 1.8T Estate is approaching 160k and still going strong, but I am guessing that's still relatively low for the type.

[desparate22]

Might be worth getting the oil seals done too.

[m4xmw]

Ive got cambelt -itus at the moment,



I`m very twitchy as to when I should get it done, its coming upto 5 years since its been done!
Not sure if its worth doing the water pump too?

Still Crewe VW are doing the top price of £185...

Mark

[erico]

My 96 TDI has 340K (kilometers) on the clock. It can still hump it all day long at 160 km/h on the Autobahn.:D We are taking it to Czechoslovakia in two months for a ski trip.

[dean warren]

Ive got cambelt -itus at the moment,



I`m very twitchy as to when I should get it done, its coming upto 5 years since its been done!
Not sure if its worth doing the water pump too?

Still Crewe VW are doing the top price of £185...

Mark
should be done every 4 years if the 60 or 80k hasn't been reached, your on borrowed time i think.

[ljohnson]

It has been great to read the above. I have just bought a 93k Passat Tdi PD100 estate (4 yrs old ex-fleet with perfect SH) and hope to run it for at least the next five years up to around 150k. The above comments indicate 200k should be achievable without any real problem. (Hopefully the intermittent cutting out of the radio system will rectify itself - no turning the radio up to correct this problem!)

I have run a Citroen ZX TD upto 150k and it is still ok, but the flimsy bits and pieces are showing their age. Fingers crossed for the Passat then.

[warrtydog]

Good to see that Passat's are capable of coping with higher mileages. I'm looking to buy a 1997-2000 model & not having owned a car in my life, was surprised to find that even 8 year old cars quite often have 120,000+ miles on them.

There's a 1998 / S-plate SE TDI 90bhp on 86,000 miles that I'm interested in, looks like there could be plenty of life left in it, especially when I only expect to cover 7,000 miles per year (will still keep my bikes).


1998 with only 86K. Got to be a good buy.Should last you 10 years or more.
Go for it

[chips]

I have a 2001 1.8 20v with only 67k on.

I have a Laguna(oh the shame) 1995 2.0 petrol with over 150k on, and its still going well.

[macleod]

mines got 113000 on the clock 1998 se tdi my transporter 2.5 tdi is at 296598 kilometers or approx 185000 miles

[Mad bout Golf's]

i notice all the cars with high milage are diesiel....most of them should do at least 300,000 miles or more if well looked after!!! i give my respect to the guy with the 1.3 golf!!

my mate had a 1.4 golf 96 he got it in 01 with only about 76,000 on it.he used to service it every 5,000 miles but about 6 months ago his girlfriend wrote it off with 211,000 on th clock!!!! never a days bother.....never burnt a drop of oil!!

[RobBentley]

Now upto 134k miles on my 1.8T 2001 Passat. No major problems - should I be worried yet? Never had a car over 100k so I get worried :confused:. Still runs smooth and never fails to start :touch wood:

[rwswll]

passat 1.8t 20v sport 140k still going strong.