Engine · Volkswagen Passat · Family car, SUV

Volkswagen Passat head gasket cost

£625 – £1,665Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 6.5 – 13 hMain dealer £925 – £2,865Parts £230 – £480Difficulty Professionals only

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€250 – €520€430 – €1,190€680 – €1,710€915 – €2,525
Belgium€255 – €530€395 – €1,120€650 – €1,650€855 – €2,340
SwitzerlandCHF 340 – CHF 700CHF 725 – CHF 1,980CHF 1,065 – CHF 2,680CHF 1,380 – CHF 3,685
Germany€250 – €520€530 – €1,585€780 – €2,105€1,080 – €3,185
Austria€260 – €535€560 – €1,650€820 – €2,185€1,120 – €3,140
Spain€245 – €505€295 – €860€540 – €1,360€675 – €1,845
Italy€245 – €510€265 – €790€510 – €1,300€645 – €1,720
Portugal€245 – €505€230 – €660€475 – €1,165€610 – €1,645
Netherlands€255 – €530€495 – €1,385€750 – €1,915€985 – €2,670
United Kingdom£230 – £480£395 – £1,190£625 – £1,665£925 – £2,865

What changes the price

On the Volkswagen Passat, access takes on average 10% more time than the average for its class (family car, suv), where the range is £590 – £1,560.

The quote should state whether the cylinder head is checked and skimmed (machining, €150 to €350 subcontracted). Without that check the repair often does not last.

Volkswagen Passat: other repairs

Oil and filter change£75 – £155Full manufacturer service£165 – £390Front brake pads£85 – £185Front brake discs and pads£185 – £380Rear brake pads£90 – £200Timing belt kit with water pump£330 – £825Timing chain kit£720 – £1,880Clutch kit£495 – £1,115Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£975 – £1,940Car battery£115 – £255Alternator£265 – £660Starter motor£205 – £580Front shock absorbers£230 – £495EGR valve£285 – £770Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£650 – £1,495Turbocharger£750 – £1,835Water pump£155 – £485Air conditioning regas£70 – £180Diesel injector£250 – £670Catalytic converter£390 – £1,075Spark plugs£60 – £200

Frequently asked questions

How much does a head gasket volkswagen passat cost?

At an independent garage, expect £625 to £1,665, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £925 – £2,865.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. Volkswagen Passat: 6.5 – 13 h.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.