hiya Rob,
i have owned 2 passats now,a 110bhp and a 130bhp both estates,i tow an avondale rialto,and have nothing but praise for both cars.i did 70,000 miles in the first and this 2003 130bhp has now done 50.000miles.never needed a clutch,there have been minor faults,the main one being the air volume meter failing on both cars,resulting in a large loss of power like the turbo has stopped working.this fault was easily fixed under warranty on both cars.a big plus is the excellent quality of all the fittings and thickness of paintwork allowing t-cutting of minor scratches.a great comfortable mile eater,i personnally would only buy a german car,same with the caravan next time i change.