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Volkswagen Passat (Old)

Overall Average Rating - 81.36%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 94th

Despite the fact that early versions will be getting on for nine years old, this is still a poor set of scores.

You told us that no other car in the survey has worse handling, and 98th for ease of driving is poor, too.

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But the most disappointing result is the Passat’s 94th for reliability. Given that VW prides itself on its attention to detail and robust engineering, this simply isn’t good enough.

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 94th
Build Quality: 56th
Running Costs: 72nd
Performance: 70th
Braking: 93rd
Ride Quality: 62nd
Handling: 100th
Practicality: 48th
Comfort: 91st
Ease of Driving: 98th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 16th)

It’s tough for high-volume makers to stay at the top here, yet VW has climbed one place. The MkVI Golf will be included in the 2010 poll, and bosses will hope it will lift the firm further ahead of its rivals.

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