Cheap Volkswagen Passat CV Joints
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Buying a used Volkswagen Passat cv joints: what matters
Fitment on a used cv joints varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
- State whether it's left or right, inner or outer
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Fitment questions
Do Volkswagen Passat CV joints actually exist, or is it a front-wheel-drive-only car?
The Passat has been sold in front-wheel-drive form across all generations, and CV joints absolutely exist on it — they are fitted to the front driveshafts on every variant to allow the driven wheels to steer and flex. Four-wheel-drive 4Motion variants also have CV joints at the rear driveshafts, so the part exists across the entire Passat range in one form or another. You will need to specify whether you need a front (NS or OS) or rear joint, and whether your car is FWD or 4Motion, when asking a breaker for a quote.
Will CV joints from a B6 Passat (2005–2010) fit a B7 Passat (2010–2014)?
The B6 runs from 2005 to 2010 and the B7 from 2010 to 2014 — these are distinct generations built on the same PQ46 platform, and some running gear does carry over, but CV joint compatibility across that 2010 boundary is not guaranteed for all engine and drivetrain combinations. Larger or more powerful engines can use heavier-duty driveshaft components, so a 2.0 TDI unit from one generation may not match a 3.6 V6 4Motion from another. Confirm the part number from your registration against the donor car's registration with the breaker before purchasing.
Does the trim level matter when buying a used CV joint for my Passat — will an SE part fit an R-Line or GT?
Trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the Passat — SE, Sport, R-Line, GT, and Elegance are all cosmetic and equipment distinctions rather than mechanical ones. What matters is the generation (B6, B7, B8), the engine size, and whether the car is FWD or 4Motion. Quote your registration to the breaker and focus the conversation on those mechanical details rather than the trim badge.
I have a B8 Passat (2015 onwards) — do I need a different CV joint to an earlier B7 car?
Yes, the B8 Passat launched in 2015 moved to the MQB platform, which is a significant engineering change from the PQ46 platform used by the B6 and B7, and driveshaft and CV joint components are not interchangeable across that boundary. Within the B8 range, engine size and FWD versus 4Motion fitment still influence which joint is correct. Always confirm against your specific registration with the breaker to make sure the donor vehicle matches your car's drivetrain specification.
Does it matter which side the CV joint comes from — can I swap NS for OS?
Yes, side matters — nearside (NS, left, driver's side in the UK) and offside (OS, right, passenger's side) CV joints and driveshafts are not interchangeable on the Passat. The driveshafts are often different lengths between the two sides because of the position of the gearbox, so always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker. Ordering the wrong side is a common and avoidable mistake.
My Passat is a 4Motion — are the rear CV joints the same as the fronts?
No, on a 4Motion Passat the rear CV joints are part of the rear driveshaft assembly and are different components to the front ones, designed for a different load and angle of articulation. Front and rear joints are not interchangeable, and the rear components are specific to 4Motion variants — a standard FWD Passat has no rear CV joints at all. Make sure you tell the breaker your car is a 4Motion and specify front or rear and NS or OS to get the correct quote.