┌─ Overview ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
Segment: mainstream
Fuel: petrol
MPG range: 42-42
Insurance group: 18-18
Passat B7 Gen 1 (2010-2015)
mainstreampetrol42 mpgins. grp 18105-160 bhp0-60: 9s
~£2230/yr
> Typical values (~13yr old)
Low mi (109k)£6.4k
Avg mi (156k)£5.3k
High mi (218k)£2.8k
> Top failure modes
[HIGH]Dual mass flywheel£700-1200
[MED]Shock absorbers£150-350
[MED]Coil springs£100-200
[MED]Ball joints£80-180
[CRIT]DSG mechatronic£1000-2000
[CRIT]Timing belt + water pump£450-700
> Failure rate by mileage
suspension15.8%
tyres10.8%
electrical6.1%
0k100k200k+
Reliability factor: 0.86
┌─ What to Watch For ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
[HIGH]Dual mass flywheel£700-1200
[CRIT]DSG mechatronic£1000-2000
[CRIT]Timing belt + water pump£450-700
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