The VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (2005-11) 5DR ESTATE 2.0 TSI SPORT TIPTRONIC AUTO is a roomy, five-door family estate from Volkswagen’s popular mid-size range. It offers the practicality of a large boot and useful rear-seat space, while the Sport trim and petrol engine give it a livelier feel than a basic load-lugger. In the UK used-car market, it is a sensible alternative to estate versions of the Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Vectra and premium-brand wagons. Mycarcheck.com recorded 37 look-ups across 18 distinct VINs, a modest sample that offers a useful snapshot rather than a definitive verdict. The checks show an average private-sale valuation of £1,700 and average recorded mileage of 115,000 miles; annual mileage averages 11,000, with about four previous keepers. Families and commuters will value its space and automatic drive. The 2.0 TSI adds brisk response, but petrol use can be higher than a diesel rival; check condition and history carefully.