 We bought our Passat new in 2005.  Within 3 months plastic pieces began to break.  We have stopped having them repaired because the new parts also break.  We have had the front tires blow out twice because the car won't hold an alignment.  The trunk lid has become so stiff that my wife is not able to open the trunk.  Now the car is in the shop with excessive sludge buildup after we used VW for most if not all oil change service.  This car has been worse quality than any other car I have ever owned.  