The Volkswagen Passat Mk7 is the seventh generation of the Volkswagen Passat . In China , the PQ46 Passat was released by FAW-VW as the Magotan , after Volkswagen 's other joint venture in China , Shanghai Volkswagen had decided to continue using the B5 platform for the Passat and the Passat Lingyu ( long-wheelbase Passat ) .