Adblue range remaining same

[thegovernoruk]

Hi folks, 2016 Passat Bluemotion owner.

I’ve just recently purchased car and first time Adblue user. 
Issue: Using my steering wheel controls for car information such as fuel left in tank, oil temp, MPG etc, I also can scroll through and noted Adblue Range. I’ve driven car about 1000 miles since owning yet Adblue range never changes( still showing 6500 miles). 
Online YouTube’s videos are only showing a warning sign will appear counting down till car will no longer start and requires refilling.
Should my Adblue range not show it reducing the more I drive or does it only show a warning when level is low?
can anyone please help?

 

[Volkswagen Owners Club]

It may be worth taking into a garage for a scan to see if the system is working correctly.

Far better investigating it if the system is not counting down until it shuts down.
Sometimes the fluid crystalises and this may be a reason for the sensor not reading the correct level

[thegovernoruk]

Hi, many thanks for the response. I’m not sure if I’ve resolved my concerns but think I may have. I have been assuming the Adblue range would reduce as per same  miles as car was being driven IE mile for mile. Earlier this week the range reduced from 6500 miles to 6000 miles having driven 1400 miles. I decided to contact VW direct as it seemed a grey area with several possible solutions online and they have advised it depends on driving styles, driving conditions, and length of travel time amongst a host of other factors that determines the amount of Adblue used.

having never used a blue motion engine before, it was a puzzle to me but considering I assumed the range was directly linked to miles driven, it seems I’ve found the answer but thank you for taking the time to respond I’ll still keep an eye on it meantime.