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Used anti roll bars vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The B6 Passat ran from 2005 to 2010 and the B7 from 2010 to 2014, and although they share some platform DNA the front and rear anti roll bar dimensions and mounting points differ between generations, so a straight swap is not reliable. You should always confirm cross-generation fitment with the breaker against your exact registration before ordering.
Both 2012 and 2014 fall within the B7 generation (2010–2014), so within that generation fitment is generally consistent for the same axle and engine size. However, engine size can influence anti roll bar diameter — larger, heavier engines sometimes carried a beefier bar — so give the breaker your full registration to match the correct spec.
Trim level alone — whether S, SE, GT, or Highline — does not determine anti roll bar fitment on the Passat, since these are cosmetic and equipment distinctions rather than suspension engineering differences. What matters is the generation (B6, B7, B8) and engine size, so focus on those when sourcing a used bar rather than worrying about trim badges.
Yes, the B8 Passat launched in 2015 on the MQB platform, which is a significant architectural change from the B7's PQ46 platform, so anti roll bars from B7 and earlier cars are not interchangeable with B8 cars. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can identify the correct generation and axle position (front or rear).
Yes — the Passat has separate front and rear anti roll bars and they are completely different parts, so you must tell the breaker which axle you need. It is also worth confirming whether you need the bar itself, the drop links, or the complete assembly with bushes, as breakers may list these separately.
Engine size can influence anti roll bar specification, as heavier or more powerful drivetrains sometimes use a thicker bar to manage body roll, so a bar from a 1.6 TDI may not match the spec of a 2.0 TDI even within the same generation. Confirm this detail with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing a used bar.