The Volkswagen Passat B5 is a sedan produced from 1996 to 2005. It is the 3rd of 6 generations of the Passat in our catalog.
Engines: 1.8 Turbo (AEB / AWT (1.8T)), 150 hp. Transmission: automatic; front-wheel drive. Length 4,710 mm, wheelbase 2,703 mm, fuel tank 62 L.
Facelift: 2000. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
| Production years | 1996–2005 |
|---|---|
| Body | sedan |
| Engine | 1.8 Turbo |
| Engine code | AEB / AWT (1.8T) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 150 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm |
| Transmission | automatic, 5-speed |
| Gearbox model | 5AT ZF 5HP19 (01V) |
| Drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,710 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm |
| Fuel tank | 62 L |
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) | Over 20 years (×0.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Turbo | ≈ 15,075 ₸ | ≈ 10,552 ₸ | ≈ 7,538 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
What to check when buying: shocks on 2–3 and 3–4 shifts.
Tip: Oil every 60–80k km.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Factory sizes: tyres 195/65R15, 205/60R15, 205/55R16, 215/55R16; bolt pattern 5x112. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
1.8 Turbo, code AEB / AWT (1.8T), 150 hp, 210 Nm.
automatic (5AT ZF 5HP19 (01V)).
Fuel tank 62 l.
For 2026, about 15,075 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.