2001 Passat brakes:

   Braking System: *Power assisted, dual circuit*
   Front Discs: *Ventilated, 282.5 mm x 25 mm (11.1" x 1")*
   Rear Discs: *Solid, 245 mm x 10 mm (9.6" x 0.4")*

... interesting ... or NOT.

bob
my '96 Passat GLX Wagon VR6 has almost the same sized brakes, with the same
differential size rotors ... and I've had to replace the front pads almost 3
to 1 over rears ... and the brakes are working fine.