What to look out for on a 2.0TDI DSG passat estate

[_tones]

Hi All, Looking to buy a passat (around 2009 model). Is there anything to look out for other than the usual for when buying one of these? It will have around 60k miles on clock. Basically, what to look out for when buying and reliability in general from owners.

From reading around, the main thing seems to be failed gear boxes.

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What to look for on a B6 Passat? Everything, buy a Skoda or Seat Exeo.

[_tones]

What to look for on a B6 Passat? Everything, buy a Skoda or Seat Exeo.

Really? We've had an 05 passat before but that was manual and main issue was flywheel. I've heard of issues with the newer passats...

Can you be more specific about known issues?

[Caxap]

58+ plated come with CR engines, revised rear brake calliper cases, revised injectors etc etc. DSG however need looking into. Check service history on that box as those are fussy.

I own 58plated crtdi for 2 years. Had to clean EGR (£60 local garage) out due to my short trips driving and throttle body actuator (£149 + £50 labour) had to be changed as few plastic teeth were broken. Its common fault on all VAG cars but thats consumables if you ask me.

2005-2008 cars are the ones to avoid, later ones are better. There are some stories about earlier b6, and it does sound scary. However if i had a choice again ... it would be Passat B6 vs Skoda Superb again. Price would determine which to go for.

[_tones]

58+ plated come with CR engines, revised rear brake calliper cases, revised injectors etc etc. DSG however need looking into. Check service history on that box as those are fussy.

I own 58plated crtdi for 2 years. Had to clean EGR (£60 local garage) out due to my short trips driving and throttle body actuator (£149 + £50 labour) had to be changed as few plastic teeth were broken. Its common fault on all VAG cars but thats consumables if you ask me.

2005-2008 cars are the ones to avoid, later ones are better. There are some stories about earlier b6, and it does sound scary. However if i had a choice again ... it would be Passat B6 vs Skoda Superb again. Price would determine which to go for.

Thanks for the response. Car looks good. Ill bear the DSG point in mind.

[zilspeed]

What to look out for, in my experience.

1) Crisp, snappy operation of the key operating the ignition. If if doesn't sound tight and healthy, it's to be avoided. Basically if the mechanism sound indecisive, it may be on the way out.
2) Put your foot on the brake pedal and release the parking brake. You'll feel resistance increase and the pedal push back against you. Keep your foot on the pedal. Now apply the parking brake. Listen carefully to both sides at the rear. They should both sound the same and should both finish applying at the same time. If either is in any way noisy or slow in applying, it's in lesser health than its neighbour and should be treated with caution.
3) DSG is a fine thing indeed. Mine now has 145K on it. It occasionally has a rethink and alters the shift a tad. I understand that's it just adapting itself to the clutch.

They're great cars and anyone who you have as a passenger will comment on how good it is. Just look out for the above issues.

[_tones]

What to look out for, in my experience.

1) Crisp, snappy operation of the key operating the ignition. If if doesn't sound tight and healthy, it's to be avoided. Basically if the mechanism sound indecisive, it may be on the way out.
2) Put your foot on the brake pedal and release the parking brake. You'll feel resistance increase and the pedal push back against you. Keep your foot on the pedal. Now apply the parking brake. Listen carefully to both sides at the rear. They should both sound the same and should both finish applying at the same time. If either is in any way noisy or slow in applying, it's in lesser health than its neighbour and should be treated with caution.
3) DSG is a fine thing indeed. Mine now has 145K on it. It occasionally has a rethink and alters the shift a tad. I understand that's it just adapting itself to the clutch.

They're great cars and anyone who you have as a passenger will comment on how good it is. Just look out for the above issues.

Thanks for the pointers. I'll bear those in mind when checking any out.