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.
2.0 TFSI 200hp (BWA / BPY)2005–2010 · petrol
History-Dependent
1.6 FSI 115hp (BLF)2005–2008 · petrol
Problematic
2.0 FSI 150hp (BVY / BLR)2005–2008 · petrol
Problematic
1.9 TDI 105hp (BXE / BKC)2005–2010 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
1.8 TSI 160hp (BZB)2007–2010 · petrol
History-Dependent
3.2 V6 FSI 250hp (AXZ / BLV)2005–2010 · petrol
Reliable
2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CBAA)2008–2010 · diesel
History-Dependent
2.0 TDI 170hp CR (CBBB)2008–2010 · diesel
Problematic
1.6 MPI 102hp (BSE / BSF)2005–2010 · petrol
Reliable
2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKP / BMP)2005–2008 · diesel
Avoid
2.0 TDI 170hp PD (BMR / BMA)2006–2008 · diesel
Avoid