[Method] Key code retrieval options for Volkswagen Passat Variant Elegance

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Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my Volkswagen Passat Variant Elegance?

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Appreciate any advice—my Volkswagen Passat Variant Elegance won’t recognize the key.

Fingers crossed this works for my Volkswagen Passat Variant Elegance too.

My Volkswagen Passat Variant Elegance has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

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