 My Passat was purchased used with 60,000 miles, in beautiful condition both body and running quality.  After dropping my youngest at school, I was rear ended, but to my disbelief and that of the attending police, my Passat had only the slightest dent.  The car that ran into me was totaled, the front end smashed, air bags off, and window broken.  I feel totally safe in the Passat, and feel secure knowing that my children are riding in a quality built wagon.