The VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (2000-06) 4DR SALOON 2.0 S is a mid-size, four-door family saloon, designed to offer more space and comfort than a small hatchback. It sits in the mainstream used-car market, appealing to buyers who want a practical everyday car with a conventional boot and a solid, understated Volkswagen feel. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 40 look-ups covering 30 distinct VINs, giving a useful, though modest, snapshot. The checks show an average most recent mileage of 112,000 miles and about 4,000 miles a year; cars had around three to four previous keepers. The recorded average private-sale valuation was £300, a historical check-data figure rather than a guide to today's asking price. Well suited to commuters and small families, it offers a comfortable drive and boot space. Its 2.0-litre petrol engine is less economical than smaller cars, while the Passat's understated style and composed feel stand out among Mondeo and Vectra rivals.