The VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (2000-06) 4DR SALOON 1.8T S is a mid-sized, four-door family saloon from the mainstream-to-upmarket end of the UK used-car market. It offers a conventional boot rather than a hatchback’s wide opening, with a roomy cabin suited to everyday journeys, commuting and family duties comfortably. The 1.8T gives this Passat stronger, flexible performance than a basic family saloon, making it comfortable on motorways as well as around town. The S trim is a straightforward choice, while the Passat’s restrained styling and solid, practical feel have long appealed to buyers wanting a more grown-up alternative to Ford Mondeo or Vauxhall Vectra. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 10 checks across seven distinct VINs, a modest sample rather than a broad market survey. Those cars averaged 128,000 miles, about 3,000 miles a year, and 2.7 previous keepers; the average private-sale valuation was £400. These figures describe checked examples, not a guarantee or current price.