Ok folks, this is the latest mpg figure for my old 14 year old 2litr petrol VW passat estate.
I drove from Norwich to North Weald for the Wings n Wheels show over the weekend, went down during the day, lots of traffic about but none of it racing around so was able to travel around 60mph top speed. I went very gently on the acceleration and anticipated the roundabouts so I didn't waste energy through heavy braking so all in all a light footed trip.
Travelling down, the old girl returned 47.9 mpg.
Travelling back up in the evening with minimal traffic ... a staggering 51.5 mpg!!!
These were all cold start tests and are average figures indicated by my built in fuel consumption computer.
"Ah", I hear you say, "your fuel computer must be on the Fritz!" Well, it has been consitently reliable since I bought the car and I have checked the calibration by filling the tank and checking quantities used against milage and it is accurate.
The 'waste of good oxygen' which run our country tell me my old car is polluting the planet and I should pay extra road tax...!
Do I want a Diesel?....... Nope, don't think I'll bother!