why is my passat engine shutting off while driving

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Monday, my 2000 passat died as i stopped at an intersection. The dash flashed "engine workshop" and my EPC light came on. Battery was fine, music and all lights salyayed on and worked fine. It turned over, but wouldnt start. Thinking it was due to lack of oil, found a TINY bit in the trunk and put it in. By the time i tried to Restart it after adding the oil, it had been about 5 minutes. It started. Tonight, going up a muddy hill, it died as i was accelerating. Plenty of oil in it this time and again, after a few minutes, it restarted. Seems sluggish while i drive now

How long has your 2000 Volkswagen Passat had this problem?

First time was Monday. Second time was this evening, Friday