What mileage is normal for a 2018 Volkswagen Passat?

Cars of this age typically show about 106 100 km at inspection; half of them have between 78 700 and 141 000 km.

How often does a used Volkswagen Passat have body repairs?

43% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 5.8% had frame repairs.

How much does a used Volkswagen Passat cost in Korea?

Over the last year, a 2018 Volkswagen Passat was typically listed for ₩12 500 000 (≈ $9 300); half of these cars were listed between ₩10 200 000 (≈ $7 589) and ₩17 500 000 (≈ $13 020).

What problems do inspectors find on a Volkswagen Passat?

Most often: Engine oil leak (14%), Transmission oil leak (3.5%), Power steering fluid leak (1.6%).

Volkswagen Passat: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea

What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.

Inspections from March 3, 2015 to November 3, 2026

Inspected cars: 3 714
Typical mileage per year: 12 500 km
Outer panels repaired or replaced: 43%
Frame repairs: 5.8%
Typical asking prices: ₩5 450 000 – ₩24 650 000; ≈ $4 055 – $18 340

Mileage by age

Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.

Age, years	Model year	Typical mileage	Half of the cars	Cars
1	2025	19 100 km	11 300 – 24 700	87
2	2024	28 700 km	21 200 – 39 900	163
3	2023	42 600 km	32 200 – 58 100	269
4	2022	61 800 km	44 200 – 84 300	378
5	2021	76 100 km	54 600 – 99 300	438
6	2020	91 200 km	63 900 – 115 300	408
7	2019	94 900 km	71 400 – 124 400	479
8	2018	106 100 km	78 700 – 141 000	531
9	2017	121 100 km	89 000 – 165 900	299
10	2016	124 800 km	94 200 – 174 600	289
11	2015	133 900 km	103 200 – 169 700	264
12	2014	139 800 km	105 400 – 182 600	210
13	2013	155 300 km	114 100 – 197 000	108
14	2012	161 300 km	118 700 – 192 600	61
15	2011	167 700 km	132 200 – 189 300	39

Is this mileage normal?

Compare a car's odometer reading with other Volkswagen Passat cars of the same age.

Model year

Mileage, km

Body repairs found at inspection

Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.

Car age	Outer panels	Frame	Cars
Up to 3 years	24%	4.2%	312
4–7 years	41%	5.0%	1 055
8–11 years	48%	7.4%	1 039
12 years and older	51%	4.9%	369
All ages	43%	5.8%	2 775

What inspectors find most often

Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.

Problem	All ages	Up to 3 years	4–7 years	8–11 years	12 years and older
Engine oil leak	14%Leaking, not just seepage: 2.1%	0.6%	8.9%	17%	36%
Transmission oil leak	3.5%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.7%	0%	1.4%	3.7%	14%
Power steering fluid leak	1.6%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.1%	0%	0.5%	1.7%	6.9%
Drive shaft or CV joint problem	1.5%	0%	0.2%	0.8%	9.2%

Asking prices in Korea

Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.

Model year	Typical price	Half of the cars	Cars
2022	₩24 650 000≈ $‪18 340‬	₩22 220 000 – ₩26 500 000≈ $16 532 – $19 716	46
2021	₩22 400 000≈ $‪16 666‬	₩20 750 000 – ₩25 380 000≈ $15 438 – $18 883	50
2018	₩12 500 000≈ $‪9 300‬	₩10 200 000 – ₩17 500 000≈ $7 589 – $13 020	174
2015	₩5 600 000≈ $‪4 166‬	₩4 590 000 – ₩6 950 000≈ $3 415 – $5 171	73
2014	₩5 450 000≈ $‪4 055‬	₩4 500 000 – ₩6 500 000≈ $3 348 – $4 836	52
2013	₩5 500 000≈ $‪4 092‬	₩4 350 000 – ₩6 800 000≈ $3 236 – $5 059	35

Volkswagen Passat: questions and answers

What mileage is normal for a 2018 Volkswagen Passat?: Cars of this age typically show about 106 100 km at inspection; half of them have between 78 700 and 141 000 km.
How often does a used Volkswagen Passat have body repairs?: 43% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 5.8% had frame repairs.
How much does a used Volkswagen Passat cost in Korea?: Over the last year, a 2018 Volkswagen Passat was typically listed for ₩12 500 000 (≈ $9 300); half of these cars were listed between ₩10 200 000 (≈ $7 589) and ₩17 500 000 (≈ $13 020).
What problems do inspectors find on a Volkswagen Passat?: Most often: Engine oil leak (14%), Transmission oil leak (3.5%), Power steering fluid leak (1.6%).

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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026