VW Passat B8 Long-Term Diesel Ownership Guide
Volkswagen
Passat
2015
2.0 TDI EA288
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
⚠️ Drive with Caution
Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
Urgency Level
🟡 Monitor Closely
VW Passat B8 2.0 TDI long-term costs: DQ381/DQ500 fluid service £180-280 every 40,000 miles; EGR valve cleaning at 80,000 miles £150-250; AdBlue NOx sensor at 100,000 miles £200-400; DPF professional cleaning if needed £150-350.
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