Used Volkswagen Passat Alloy Wheels

The Passat has run through several generations in the UK: B5 (1996–2000), B5.5 facelift (2000–2005), B6 (2005–2010), B7 (2010–2014), and B8 (2015–2023). Alloys generally interchange freely within the same generation provided the bolt pattern (PCD), offset, and centre bore match. Always confirm the exact PCD and offset with the breaker against your registration before buying.

The B6 (2005–2010) and B7 (2010–2014) are different generations, and while VW often carried over similar PCD and centre bore specs across these models, whether a specific set of B6 alloys will safely clear the brakes and sit correctly on a B7 is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. The key numbers to check are the PCD (5×112 is common across this era), offset, and centre bore. Don't assume compatibility just because both cars are Passats from nearby years.

Trim level does not affect alloy wheel fitment on the Passat — what matters is the PCD, offset, and centre bore, not whether the car is an S, SE, SEL, Elegance, or R-Line. However, higher trims and the R-Line often came with larger or more distinctive factory alloys, so a set sourced from a lower-spec car may look different to what was originally fitted even if it bolts on correctly. Confirm the specifications match your car with the breaker, but don't be put off a set simply because it came from a different trim.

VW Group cars of the same era frequently share a 5×112 PCD and 57.1 mm centre bore, so Golf alloys are often physically compatible with a Passat from a comparable generation. However, offset requirements can differ between models, and using an alloy with a significantly different offset can affect handling and cause clearance issues. Confirm the exact offset and centre bore of any Golf alloys against your Passat's spec with the breaker before purchasing.

From the B7 generation onwards (2010–2014 and B8 2015 onwards) many Passats were fitted with tyre pressure monitoring systems, meaning the wheels may have TPMS sensors fitted. Whether a used set of alloys will have compatible sensors, or whether your existing sensors can be transferred or reprogrammed, depends on the specific sensor type and your car's system. You should raise this directly with the breaker and, if needed, get advice from a tyre specialist before buying.

The B5/B5.5 Passat (1996–2005) and the B6 (2005–2010) sit either side of a significant platform change, and fitment of alloys across this boundary is not straightforward. While PCD figures may appear similar, differences in offset, centre bore, and hub design mean you should not assume a B5 or B5.5 wheel will fit a B6 without checking. Confirm the full specifications — PCD, offset, and centre bore — with the breaker against your exact registration before proceeding.