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Used 2002 Volkswagen Passat for sale
Volkswagen Passat {SWAPS} //RARE W8 4MOTION//FULL LEATHER//GENUINE CAR//
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€13,950
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- Many journeys are local or relatively short: petrol can fit that use without choosing diesel just for occasional long trips.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 24 years old and 193,120 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
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This is the B5/B5.5 generation Passat (facelifted from 2001) — common UK/IE spec with petrol engines like 1.6, 1.8 (including the 1.8T turbo) and 2.0. The petrol manual is mechanically simple but ageing: cambelt/tensioner intervals and clutch wear are the usual service items, and turbo‑charged 1.8Ts need attention to boost hoses and oil leaks. VW parts are plentiful in Ireland, but a 24‑year‑old Passat will show cosmetic wear and its market value has fallen sharply.
- Cambelt and tensioner replacement history (replace if unknown — critical on these petrol engines).
- Clutch bite point and pedal feel for slippage or heavy wear on a manual car.
- Rust on sills, rear wheelarches and boot floor — common corrosion spots on early 2000s Passats.
- Oil leaks around cam cover/head and, if a 1.8T, condition of turbo hoses and boost pipework.
- Gearshift synchros and smoothness through gears — older gearboxes can show crunching or missed shifts.
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Another quality used car from Topline Motors. Stunning rare W8 Passat 4Motion. Clean example with full leather interior and unmarked paintwork. Extensive service history. Genuine classic to be — prices are only heading one way. UK registered; VRT not paid. Spare engine included.