Volkswagen 1.8T EA113 Passat
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1.8T EA113 Passat

Volkswagen · 1.8T (ADR/APT/APU/AWT) Passat

1995–2005

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"Passat B5, A4 B5. Lower-output EA113 turbo. Same sludge/coil issues as GTI variant. Less stressed = slightly more reliable. Great balance of performance and economy."

Layout I4
Displacement 1781 cc
Power 125–150 hp
Type Petrol Turbo
Known Issues 1
Total Risk Cost €500–€2,000

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 1

▲ HIGH

Oil sludge

€500–€2,000 60,000 km–120,000 km
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Detection

Low oil pressure

Details

Same as GTI variant.

Greece Note

Λάσπη — ίδιο πρόβλημα.

Models with 1.8T EA113 Passat 5

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T
1996–2005 ADR/APT/APU/AWT/AWL 150 hp petrol
Škoda Octavia 1.8
1996–2000 AGN 125 hp petrol
SEAT Alhambra 1.8 T
1996–2010 AJH/AWC 150 hp petrol
Škoda Superb 1.8T
2001–2008 AWT 150 hp petrol
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
2009–2013 CDAA 120 hp petrol

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1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV)

1.9L TDI I4

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BUY 82

1.6 MPI

1.6L NA I4

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BUY 82

EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI)

2.0L TSI I4

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BUY 80

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

2.0L TSI I4

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BUY 80

1.6 8V

1.6 8V (AEH/AKL)

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BUY 80

1.8 NA

1.8 NA (ABS/ACC/ADZ)

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Tuning Potential

200hp Stage 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen 1.8T EA113 Passat reliable?

The Volkswagen 1.8T EA113 Passat scores 72/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 1 documented issues with total repair costs between €500 and €2,000.

What are the common problems with the 1.8T EA113 Passat?

The most common issues are:

  • Oil sludge — high, repair cost €500–€2,000, 60,000 km–120,000 km
What cars use the Volkswagen 1.8T EA113 Passat?

The 1.8T EA113 Passat is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the 1.8T EA113 Passat?

Total potential repair costs for all 1 known issues range from €500 to €2,000. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the 1.8T EA113 Passat produced?

The Volkswagen 1.8T EA113 Passat was produced from 1995 to 2005. It is a 1781cc I4 petrol turbo engine.

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