The VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (2005-11) 5DR ESTATE 1.6 FSI S TIPTRONIC AUTO is a mid-sized family estate, offering a practical saloon alternative with a large, useful boot. In the UK it competes with estate versions of the Ford Mondeo and Toyota Avensis, suiting buyers who need space without needing an SUV. mycarcheck.com has recorded three checks covering three VINs, so the figures are a small snapshot rather than a reliability measure. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £900, mileage of 121,000 and four previous keepers; average annual use was 11,000 miles. Treat these as guide figures, not a valuation. With five doors, passenger room and an automatic gearbox, this Passat suits families, regular commuters and anyone carrying loads. The 1.6-litre petrol engine offers straightforward everyday driving, though it may use more fuel than comparable diesel estates. Its comfortable, composed feel and practical cabin are strengths against UK family-car rivals.