Volkswagen Passat CC road tests and consumer car reviews

Volkswagen Passat CC 2011

The car was delivered to me in May 2011 and has so far needed to be towed three times. The first time due to low pressure and fuel pump issues. The second time was due to high pressure and fuel pump issues. The final time was again due to low pressure and fuel pump issues.

Volkswagen Passat CC GT 140 - Shadow Blue 2010

Fantastic car. I do agree with the dash board rattle problem, it’s very anoying. The car was bought in March 2010 and today has covered 56k trouble free motoring, the only problem being a knock from the near side rear. After complaining at the three services the car had, they have finally changed the rear calipers, carriers, brake pipes and rubber hoses and the knock has gone.

Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0 140bhp blue motion 2011

A great looking car with good acceleration and. However, I’ve barely done 1000 miles in my brand new cc and the dashboard rattles. Also the start and stop technology seems to have died a few days ago and I need to pay a visit to VW in that respect. 27k well spent??? Well, we will see, but mixed feelings at the moment.

Responses to this review

Picked up my brand new Passat CC GT TDi 170 two weeks ago. Arrived at VW dealership to find the car had been scrapped and they had resprayed part of the bumper(!). The crafty salesman got me to sign the handover form before telling me. Almost rejected the car, but had already paid for it in full. Nevertheless, I took delivery on promise of bumper rectification later. The car has now done just 200 miles and it’s rattling and chattering in the dashboard and the doorpanel. Constantly. It’s driving me up the wall! Is it too much to ask for a £27K car to be rattle-free? I reckon it’s had some pre-delivery work on it, I have found odd bits of overspray. Having now accepted delivery I am stuck with it. Not an enjoyable experience at all. Great car otherwise, but each time I drive it I want to rip the dash out! - Foxspurs Derby from Derbyshire

I also have had my new Passat SE Bluemotion for a few months and am starting to be irritated by dashboard rattles over uneven road surfaces. My previous car was an 8 year old Mondeo and had no such problems - Garth Aldred from England

Volkswagen Passat CC GT 2.0 TDI 2011

I took delivery of the Passat CC GT 2.0 TDI in March this year. The car has the DSG gear box which is absolutely superb given that I am disabled. It is not ideal in relation to getting in or out, given the nature of my disability, but I am prepared to forgo this given that it looks superb, is a dream to drive and it is so well equipped with the superb leather seats and all the other standard equipment. The engine is excellent as is the ride quality. The only one criticism I have is the sat nav, it does not accept post codes with 5 or more letters which is a pain. Yesteday I had to go to Hyde in Cheshire. I set the nav with the Town and the street but I finished driving everywhere except getting to my destination. However that said I would certainly recommend the car for style, comfort, performance and equipment.

Volkswagen Passat CC 170 CC GT 2010

Took delivery of the Passat CC GT 170 in September 2010. I have now done 6,000 miles and still smile when I get into the car. My previous two cars were 320 BMW’s and whilst the BMW is a fantastic driver’s car the Passat is equally as enjoyable to drive and performance and economy are good. The handling is excellent and equipment spec’s(most of which are standard) are far better than the BMW without paying a fortune to BMW for a similar spec.The styling and looks mean that you are frequently stopped in the street and asked about the car but even more suprising is that people don’t know what the car is. Given that the CC GT is a significantly diffent car to the original Passat VW have possibly missed a trick by not launching it under a different name.

Volkswagen Passat CC 2-litre FSI auto 2010

One of the sleekest machines in its class. The road handling and throttle response is awesome. Done about 5k now and it has developed a nagging squeak in the back and the dealers have failed to rectify it. Otherwise, it is a driver’s car.

Volkswagen Passat CC TFSI 2.0L gt 2010

I decided to operate self-control back last autumn and wait for the 10 plate. How worth it was it! It is an amazing car; everything I’ve wanted but never found until now. Its quiet, so quiet that I’ve stalled a few times not hearing the engine. Any road noise is down to our wonderful road system. I decided on the petrol GT manual, here again, no regrets. It will pass most things easily. It must have just about every device for the driver’s convenience, and even the road brake button is easy to get used to and is pleasingly innovative. I traded my 06 Audi Avant in px and have borrowed my son’s Merc convertible for the last 3 months. This Passat CC looks a dream and beats the lot, I mean it!

Volkswagen Passat CC 2009

Best buy and best car I have ever owned.

Volkswagen Passat CC 20 TDI CR 2008

Picked this car after weeks of looking at alternatives; the C5, Mazda 6, Volvo V70 R Design, the list goes on... and wow, how pleased i was when I finally took one of these. Only 1 week in to my ownership, but already 900 miles on the clock, a little concerned about choosing the base model over the GT, but with leather trim, sensors and bluetooth for a better price, it was the right choice. Good points - style, design, power from the 140bhp engine, massive boot, smooth ride even from base model with sport suspension, economy already between 50 & 60 mpg. Bad points - dashboard rattles after just 400 miles. Bluetooth prep but still won’t link with my Blackberry. Shame about the small niggles, otherwise an absolute cracking car to drive and be in for hours and hours.

Responses to this review

Had a CC for 8 months, it has done 18,000 miles. I already agree with all of your points. By the way, having the GT version was the right decision for me... Yes, the dash does rattle already... nice car but will go back to Audi after this one - Rich from England

Gary, your point about your mobile not pairing up to your mobile, I’m afraid it won’t unless it was installed when the car was first made. I had to have it installed by a specialist because VW don’t do an after service and it cost me over £400 but it was worth it, it all comes up on the screen now and is working great - Mike from Cheshire

Just an update on the CC 12 months of driving pleasure, 35.000 miles later: Some niggles took a few dealer visits to sort out, dashboard rattles etc, and sadly it broke down on me twice, safely going in to limp mode to get me home, ecu problems that were quickly rectified. Still have Blackberry issues with the factory VW Premium phone kit, ongoing as we speak. Otherwise, an absolutely cracking car in so many ways - Gary from Yorkshire