Passat B6 (3C)
2005–2010 · Saloon, Estate · 11 engines
Problems, reviews and reliability for every engine in the Passat B6 (3C). Pick an engine below to see common faults, fault codes and what to check before buying.
1.6 MPI 102hp (BSE / BGU)2005–2010 · petrol
Reliable
1.6 FSI 115hp (BLF / BAG)2005–2008 · petrol
Problematic
2.0 FSI 150hp (BLR / BVY / BLX)2005–2008 · petrol
Maint. Sensitive
3.2 V6 FSI 250hp (AXZ / BLV)2005–2010 · petrol
Reliable
2.0 TDI 170hp CR (CBBB)2008–2010 · diesel
Problematic
1.8 TSI 160hp (BZB / CDAA, EA888)2007–2010 · petrol
History-Dependent
2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKP / BMP)2005–2008 · diesel
Avoid
1.9 TDI 105hp BKC (pre-DPF)2005–2010 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
2.0 TFSI GTI 200hp (AXX / BWA, EA113)2005–2010 · petrol
History-Dependent
2.0 TDI 140hp (CBAB / CBDB → CFFB / CJAA)2008–2010 · diesel
History-Dependent
2.0 TDI vRS 170hp (BMN / CEGA)2006–2008 · diesel
Problematic