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The short version
- A 2006 VW Passat wheel bearing up front is 513253, and that same number covers every year from 2006 through 2010.
- The rear splits by drivetrain: 512319 on front wheel drive cars, 513253 on all wheel drive cars.
- 513253 is both the front number and the all wheel drive rear number, which makes drivetrain the key question.
- All wheel drive rear coverage starts in 2007, one year after the front wheel drive span begins.
Front wheel drive and 4MOTION all wheel drive Passats left the same factory but they do not share a rear bearing. A 2006 VW Passat wheel bearing up front is 513253 no matter which drivetrain sits under the car.
The rear position is where the split happens, and it hinges entirely on drivetrain.
Passat wheel bearing numbers
Every 2006 through 2010 Passat uses 513253 up front. That part does not change with trim, engine, or drivetrain.
The rear is different. Front wheel drive cars take 512319, while all wheel drive cars take 513253, the same number used up front.
Passat wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 to 2010 | Front | 513253 check price |
| 2007 to 2010 | Rear, all wheel drive | 513253 check price |
| 2006 to 2010 | Rear, front wheel drive | 512319 check price |
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This page covers the 2006-2010 VW Passat: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Other years live on the main Passat wheel bearing page.
513253 is not one part with two jobs. It is the front number on every Passat, and it is also the all wheel drive rear number.
A front wheel drive Passat never uses 513253 in the rear. Confirm drivetrain before ordering a rear bearing, since drive type and wheel bearings explains why that split matters.
Year by year
A 2006 VW Passat wheel bearing sits at the start of this run, with front wheel drive rear coverage only, at 512319. The catalogs do not list an all wheel drive rear number for that first year.
2007 through 2010 add the all wheel drive rear row, 513253, once 4MOTION rear coverage begins. The front number, 513253, stays the same across all five years regardless of drivetrain.
Passat generations side by side
This body style ran from 2006 through 2010 before VW restarted the Passat lineup in 2012. Its sibling page covers the 2012-2017 Passat.
A 2006 VW Passat wheel bearing does not automatically match that later car. Confirm the number against the old part rather than assuming it carries across generations.
Diagnosing a Passat wheel bearing
- Identify the drivetrain. Check for a rear driveshaft or a 4MOTION badge. That single fact decides which rear number applies.
- Listen on turns. A worn bearing often gets louder in one direction. Details sit on wheel bearing noise on turns.
- Rule out the tires. Uneven wear can sound like a bearing growl. Compare against tire noise or wheel bearing before replacing anything.
- Watch for an ABS light. A failing sensor in the hub can trigger a code before the noise gets bad. See hub assembly ABS sensor for that link.
- Check for play. With the wheel off the ground, rock it at 12 and 6 o’clock and feel for looseness in the hub.
Common questions
What is the 2006 VW Passat wheel bearing part number in front?
It is 513253. That number covers every Passat from 2006 through 2010, regardless of drivetrain.
Does a 2007 Passat need a different rear bearing than a 2006 model?
Only if it is all wheel drive. That rear row starts in 2007 at 513253, while front wheel drive rears stay at 512319 for both years.
Why is the front and all wheel drive rear number the same?
The catalogs list 513253 for both positions on all wheel drive cars. It is one part number covering two spots, not one part doing double duty by design.
How do I know if my Passat is front wheel drive or all wheel drive?
Look for a 4MOTION badge or a rear driveshaft under the car. That confirms drivetrain before a rear bearing gets ordered.
Can I use 513253 for a front wheel drive Passat rear bearing?
No. Front wheel drive rears take 512319. Match the drivetrain, not the front number, when ordering a rear part.