The VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (2005-11) 5DR ESTATE 1.9 TDI 105 SE is a roomy, mid-sized family estate, offering more load space than the Passat saloon while remaining easier to live with than a large SUV. It sits in the practical mainstream of the UK used-car market, where estates such as the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra were familiar alternatives. Mycarcheck.com recorded 774 look-ups covering 464 different VINs, giving a useful snapshot of cars shoppers checked. In that sample, average private-sale value was £1,100 and average recorded mileage was 156,000; cars averaged about 8,000 miles a year and nearly four previous keepers. These figures describe checked vehicles, not every Passat. The economical 1.9-litre diesel suits commuting and family trips; the estate body handles luggage and shopping. Its spacious cabin and boot distinguish it from hatchbacks; against Mondeo and Vectra estates, it remains a sensible choice overall. Check condition and service history carefully.