* Engine Options: The 2001 Passat had several engine options, and each engine might have come with different transmission choices.
* Trim Levels: Different trim levels (like GLS, GLX, etc.) may have been equipped with different transmissions.
* Automatic vs. Manual: Some Passats were available with automatic transmissions, while others had manual transmissions.
To tell you the transmission type, please provide me with one or more of the following:
* Engine size and type: (e.g., 1.8T, 2.0L, V6)
* Trim level: (e.g., GLS, GLX, etc.)
* Whether it has an automatic or manual transmission:
Once I have this information, I can look up the specific transmission for your 2001 Volkswagen Passat.