Used Volkswagen Passat parts from a salvage yard

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All Volkswagen Passat parts

Browse all 55 used part categories for the Volkswagen Passat, priced from 34,816 real salvage yard and junkyard listings.
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Last updatedOct 22, 2026

Market overview

How much do Passat parts cost from a salvage yard?

The Volkswagen Passat has 34,816 priced salvage yard listings across 52 part categories (95% coverage). The most commonly listed parts are grilles (2,749 listings, median $175), transmission control modules (2,173 listings, median $101), and front seats (2,139 listings, median $170). High listing volume means these parts are frequently replaced and competitively priced.

The most expensive Passat part to replace from a salvage yard is the engine at a median of $1,800 (range $675–$3,584). The most affordable is the brake caliper at $50. Salvage parts typically save 50–75% compared to new OEM pricing.

Across all priced categories, the average Passat salvage part costs roughly $210 at the median. Parts with higher listing counts tend to have tighter price spreads because sellers compete more aggressively, giving buyers better leverage when negotiating.

When buying used Passat parts, always match the exact part number and confirm the model year. Parts that look identical between years can differ in mounting points, connectors, or electronic modules. Check condition grades — Grade A (excellent) parts are lightly used with no cosmetic damage, Grade B (good) shows normal wear, and Grade C (fair) may have visible wear or minor damage that does not affect function. Always verify the seller's return policy and ask whether the part was tested before removal.

Condition pricing

How does condition grade affect Passat part prices?

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$20–$3,58414,717 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$2,7204,406 listings
Grade CVisible wear$25–$1,808314 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$3,50015,374 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$3,584 overall range

Part directory

Passat price guides

50 currently priced

01wide ±140%

AC Compressor

$110median
$25$334
02wide ±178%

ABS Module

$115median
$40$450
03wide ±238%

Air Bag

$121median
$40$616
04wide ±197%

Alternator

$99median
$30$420
05wide ±182%

Axle Shaft

$77median
$26$306
06wide ±122%

Blower Motor

$99median
$35$276
07wide ±172%

Brake Caliper

$50median
$20$192
08wide ±92%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$400median
$135$870
09wide ±89%

Front Bumper

$291median
$80$600
10wide ±107%

Rear Bumper

$295median
$50$681
11wide ±225%

Car Radio

$200median
$40$940
12wide ±162%

Center Console

$99median
$35$356
13wide ±134%

AC Condenser

$110median
$35$330
14wide ±97%

Control Arm

$72median
$39$178
15

Differential

Price data updating

16wide ±222%

Door Assembly

$418median
$100$1,960
17

Drive Shaft

Price data updating

18wide ±81%

Engine

$1,800median
$675$3,584
19wide ±185%

Engine Computer

$124median
$40$500
20wide ±240%

Exhaust Manifold

$163median
$38$820
21wide ±114%

Fender

$200median
$65$520
22wide ±191%

Fog Light

$98median
$30$405
23wide ±137%

Front Seat

$170median
$50$515
24wide ±217%

Fuel Pump

$100median
$25$460
25wide ±227%

Fuel Tank

$150median
$45$725
26wide ±140%

Grille

$175median
$43$532
27wide ±156%

Headlight Assembly

$450median
$75$1,480
28tight ±2%

Heater Core

$66median
$66$68
29wide ±94%

Hood

$423median
$140$939
30wide ±130%

Ignition Switch

$78median
$29$232
31

Instrument Cluster

Price data updating

32wide ±159%

Intake Manifold

$126median
$50$450
33wide ±78%

Master Cylinder

$76median
$25$144
34wide ±154%

Side Mirror

$137median
$30$453
35

Power Steering Pump

Price data updating

36wide ±82%

Quarter Panel

$400median
$165$822
37wide ±136%

Radiator

$125median
$45$385
38wide ±180%

Rear View Mirror

$103median
$25$395
39wide ±179%

Starter

$75median
$27$295
40wide ±143%

Steering Column

$131median
$45$420
41wide ±110%

Steering Rack

$150median
$70$400
42wide ±87%

Steering Wheel

$164median
$40$324
43wide ±152%

Strut

$85median
$35$294
44wide ±136%

Sunroof

$218median
$51$644
45wide ±158%

Tail Light

$110median
$35$382
46wide ±93%

Tailgate

$410median
$135$900
47wide ±143%

Throttle Body

$86median
$25$271
48spread ±25%

Torque Converter

$199median
$100$200
49

Transfer Case

Price data updating

50wide ±175%

Transmission

$792median
$200$2,975
51wide ±153%

Transmission Control Module

$101median
$30$340
52spread ±38%

Turbocharger

$395median
$200$500
53wide ±131%

Water Pump

$65median
$20$190
54wide ±203%

Wheels

$140median
$36$604
55wide ±179%

Window Regulator

$75median
$35$303

All prices are based on observed salvage yard asking prices, collected independently. · How we price

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Passat price comparisons

Model-year pricing

Passat parts cost by year

20155,228 listings$186avg part cost$40 – $1,96050 parts priced
20164,801 listings$221avg part cost$40 – $2,25048 parts priced
20174,965 listings$204avg part cost$50 – $2,08549 parts priced
20185,909 listings$198avg part cost$50 – $1,70049 parts priced
20193,896 listings$205avg part cost$50 – $1,59548 parts priced
20203,465 listings$255avg part cost$40 – $1,46048 parts priced
20213,367 listings$234avg part cost$50 – $1,30045 parts priced
20223,180 listings$255avg part cost$45 – $1,22547 parts priced
$167$192$218$243$26820152016201720182019202020212022
Average part cost by model year · aggregated from salvage yard listing data

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Common questions

Passat parts FAQ

How much do used Passat parts cost from a salvage yard?

Based on 34,816 priced salvage yard listings across 52 part categories, used Volkswagen Passat parts range from $50 (brake caliper) to $1,800 (engine), with a typical part costing around $210 at the median.

What are the most commonly replaced Passat parts?

The most commonly listed salvage yard parts for the Volkswagen Passat are grilles (2,749 listings), transmission control modules (2,173 listings), front seats (2,139 listings). High listing volume means these parts are frequently replaced and competitively priced.

How many Passat part categories does this guide cover?

This guide covers 55 part categories for the Volkswagen Passat, with 50 currently priced from real salvage yard listings. We add new categories as listing data becomes available.

Are salvage yard Passat parts worth buying?

Used OEM Passat parts are factory-spec components that bolt in without modification. Salvage parts typically save 50–75% compared to new OEM pricing. Always match the exact part number, confirm the model year, and check the condition grade before buying.