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by DunRoverin
Wed Jan 01, 2025 6:22 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: B7 Purchase Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 135

Re: B7 Purchase Advice


I believe its more accessible than the B8. I sometimes have issues plugging in my VCDS adapter in the B8, but was easier on the B7.


Fantastic.

I've got a new OBD reader - Vgate iCar Pro - and I've downloaded the 'lite' version so far. I've tried it on the B8 and, although it's not a diesel, I ...
by DunRoverin
Sun Dec 29, 2024 6:03 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: B7 Purchase Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 135

Re: B7 Purchase Advice

Thanks for that, very helpful.

I've got an ELM327 bluetooth OBD reader, although I've not managed to connect to it successfully yet, so I might need to get something better. I tried it on a Rover 75 which I used to own and I couldn't see it as an available device. I just tried it on my other half's ...
by DunRoverin
Sun Dec 29, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: B7 Purchase Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 135

B7 Purchase Advice

I'm looking at buying a B7 diesel in the near future. Ideally I want one that hasn't done too many miles, i.e. 50-60k.

There are one or two on the market that seem to fit the bill, but the MoT Histories would suggest that they haven't done many miles in the last 2 to 3 years, less than 1500.

What ...
by DunRoverin
Tue Oct 22, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Hello Everyone
Replies: 1
Views: 62

Hello Everyone

Just saying hi.

Currently driving a B8 GTE (company car).

I'm new here, but I've had Passats in the past - B5, B6 & B7. I was (still am) a member of another VW forum, but no-one seems to post there anymore :(

Anyway, I'm looking to buy a B7 estate in the not too distant future, so I'm sure you ...