*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT D insurance loss in 04/2016 ***
Highlights
Uncommon VR5 engine variant, increasingly scarce on UK roads
Cherished family ownership
MOT valid until August 2026
The Appeal
The VW Passat VR5 is one of the more unusual variants of Volkswagen's dependable executive saloon. Its 2.3-litre five-cylinder engine, a unique derivative of the celebrated VR6, delivers a distinctive engine note and a character that sets it well apart from the more common four-cylinder models. With these VR5 Passats becoming ever harder to find on UK roads, survivors warrant attention.
This 1999 example has been in cherished family ownership, previously belonging to the seller's late mother. With 77,427 miles on the clock and a current MOT, it represents a usable and increasingly uncommon modern classic paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. The vendor describes it as great fun to drive, singling out the VR5 engine note as a particular highlight. 1999-Volkswagen-Passat-VR5_003.jpg234.25 KB
Key Information
Mileage: 77,427 miles, supported by MOT history
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 6th August 2026
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