If not, you'll e playing catch up, which could get expensive. The timing belt being replaced is a major maintence concern with any model 1.8t or v6. 1.8ts are know to have sludge issues. Continually use of synthetic motor oil with regular oil changes helps the cause. I have a 1.8t wagon with 114k. I love my car. This powerful engine even outperformed the old 4.0-liter W8 in the B5.5 Passat and can launch the B6 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. 2009 Volkswagen Passat's automatic transmission. The six-speed I have a 2001 Passat 1.8T (AUG) automatic trans, with about 127,000 miles on it. B5 Garage Transmission problem Transmission problem. No. IMHO, at 200,000 miles, if you're going to have the transmission out, it should be completely rebuilt. That means clutches, bands, seals, etc. Probably a new torque converter while you're at it. If you were doing the work yourself, to solve a problem, you might consider just repairing a problem in the valve body. Otherwise not. 2004 Passat TDI. * Engine type: BHW. * Transmission: GMR (5 speed automatic/triptronic ) never changed tranny fluid. *241K Miles. I am the original owner. Car was in mechanical good shape, Recently (over the last year) had new tires, brakes and calipers, and most recently all new tie-rods and new right trans-axle (CV) Mtech. 1207 posts · Joined 2007. #4 · Jun 7, 2013. I just did my transmission fluid & filter service with the Blauparts kit, they provide the German made Ravenol oil, it seems fine and everything works as it should. Maybe it's just me, but I don't think that searching for the cheapest fluid is the best idea for ZF transmission. Failure Date: 09/08/2008. The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that water has accumulated in the sun roof and over time the water has leaked down to the transmission module causing the transmission to malfunction. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer stated the transmission module needs to be replaced. B7CC9.