The VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (2014-19) 4DR SALOON 2.0 TDI DPF SS 150 EU6 S 6SPD is a roomy, four-door family saloon, sitting in the UK’s well-established large-car class. It offers a traditional boot, unlike a hatchback, with space and comfort that make it an alternative to estate cars and compact SUVs. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 198 checks covering 51 distinct VINs, a useful sample of cars shoppers have researched. The observed average private-sale valuation is £12,300, with 50,000 miles recorded on average and annual mileage of 19,000. Cars in these checks had averaged around 1.2 previous keepers, suggesting relatively few ownership changes. The 2.0-litre diesel suits motorway journeys, business travel and family use, with a comfortable ride, useful cabin space and relaxed long-distance character. Against Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia rivals, the Passat feels polished and understated on longer trips. Check service history and condition, particularly on cars used for high-mileage commuting.