How many Volkswagen Passat are there on UK roads?

Approximately 175,564 Volkswagen Passat are licensed in the UK, according to DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025).

Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment — Ix CJ

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2024–2026

Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment at a glance — The Volkswagen Passat (Ix) CJ (2024–2026) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~7J–9J wheels at ET25–ET45.

Overview

The Volkswagen Passat is the fourth best-selling automobile of all time with sales exceeding 34 million units. The Ix generation, also known as B9, was released in 2023 and is only available in an estate body style for the European market. It continues to be offered as a saloon in China. This model is based on Volkswagen's MQB platform and represents a shift towards more efficient production methods.

Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment

Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment for the Volkswagen Passat (Ix) CJ (2024–2026): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)	5x112
Centre bore	57.1 mm
Bolt / thread	M14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque	120 Nm
Seat type	radius
Factory setup	square
TPMS	indirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Position	Width	Offset
Front	7J–9J	ET25–ET45

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~175,564 Volkswagen Passat licensed on UK roads — top 2% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 175,564 Volkswagen Passat on UK roads, placing it in the top 2% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Body styles & production

Body styles	Estate
Produced	2024–2026

Trim levels

not specified in the reference

Factory colours

Reef Blue MetallicMythos Black MetallicPure WhiteOryxweiss PerleffektScale Silver MetallicPlatinum Gray MetallicDeep Black PearlGletscherweiss PearlTamarinden Braun MetallicSchwarzUranograuCrimson Red MetallicMangangrau MetallicGraphite Grey MetallicAurora Red Chroma Pearl MetallicAscot GraySilver Leaf White Gold MetallicBiscay Blue PearlReflex Silver MetallicAquamarinblau Metallic

History & notable variants

The Passat has undergone numerous iterations since its introduction in 1973, with each generation refining its design and technology. The B9 generation marks the end of the saloon variant for Europe but continues to evolve globally, reflecting Volkswagen's strategic focus on different market demands.

Reliability & owner notes

Pros: None explicitly stated
Cons: None explicitly stated
Common issues: None explicitly stated