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    Volkswagen Passat 2011 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 2011 Volkswagen Passat? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2011 Volkswagen Passat issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2011 Volkswagen Passat in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    By Joshua Dowling · 26 November 2015
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    Used Volkswagen Passat review: 1995-2014
    By Ewan Kennedy · 12 March 2015
    Volkswagen Passat is a medium-large car aimed at those looking for a solid machine that should stand the test of time. Stylish it's not, but that's the way VW does its shapes, intending them to be timeless. There's an exception in the Passat range, see the upcoming notes on the model tagged the "CC". Passat shares
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    Used Volkswagen Passat review: 2008-2011
    By Graham Smith · 6 January 2014
    Most carmakers have a hot car division dedicated to turning mundane everyday drivers into fire-breathing, tyre-shredding, road-burners, and VW is no different.
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    VW recalls 2.6m cars worldwide, over 44,000 in Australia
    By Joshua Dowling · 15 November 2013
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    VW recalls 2.6m cars, over 44,000 in Australia
    By Staff Writers · 14 November 2013
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    Used Volkswagen Passat review: 1995-2012
    By Ewan Kennedy · 15 March 2013
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    VW Passat a lemon?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 13 June 2012

    It's impossible to say whether or not you have bought a lemon, but I would strongly urge you not to sell it, that would be the wrong thing to do at this stage. If you look on the positive side, VW has repaired the failures that have occurred, so they have backed the vehicle. The downside is that you would not expect a new car to have issues of the sort yours has had, and that's both disappointing and frustrating. But having bought the car, it's best to stick with it.

    VW Passat engine
    Answered by Graham Smith · 17 November 2011

    Don't listen to "European car motor mechanics" for starters. I reckon if you checked in his back yard you'd find it full of Passat engines he would like to sell you. It's not a good idea to only do very short runs where the engine, gearbox and differential don't get a chance to warm-up, but runs of 10 to 50 km are fine.

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