VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (1997-01) 4DR SALOON 2.3 V5

Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks

The VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (1997-01) 4DR SALOON 2.3 V5 is a mid-size, four-door family saloon, offering more space and comfort than a small hatchback. In the UK it competed with the Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Vectra and Nissan Primera. Its styling and roomy cabin suit driving and longer trips.

The 2.3-litre V5 petrol engine is its unusual draw, giving this Passat a distinctive, smooth character. It prioritises comfort over sporty handling, though fuel use and running costs may exceed those of smaller-engined rivals. It can suit families, couples or commuters after a comfortable older car, if its condition and maintenance check out.

Mycarcheck.com has one lookup for this model, so its data is a snapshot: the check recorded 204,000 miles, three keepers and a £100 average private-sale valuation. These are not market-wide averages; verify history, mileage, condition and value. The VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (1997-01) 4DR SALOON 2.3 V5 deserves inspection before purchase.

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Key Findings

The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 1 different vehicles, run between December 16th 2025 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.

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£100
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