Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Vehicle identification data
Fig. 19 A: Vehicle data sticker: example shows a vehicle with engine code CPTA ③ B: Type plate
Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Vehicle identification number.
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through
a viewer in the windscreen . The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen.
The vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage
channel. The water drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and
wing. You have to open the bonnet 
to gain access
to the vehicle identification number .
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the infotainment system
using the 
button and the 
and
Service function buttons .
Additional vehicle identification for China
In Chinese vehicles, the following body components are marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN) or with a number that can be traced back to the VIN:
- Rear lock carrier (in the luggage compartment)
- Bonnet
- Right longitudinal member (in the engine compartment)
- Tailgate
- Door pillar (front passenger side)
- Floor panel (in the front passenger side footwell)
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker A is in the spare wheel well area in the luggage compartment. It contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (chassis
number) 
Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox
type 
Engine and gearbox code, paint number,
interior equipment. In the example, the engine code is CPTA . 
Optional extras, PR numbers
These vehicle data are also contained in the service schedule.
Type plate
The type plate B can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the door is open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate.
The type plate contains the following data:
Gross vehicle weight rating 
Gross combination weight (vehicle plus
trailer) 
Gross axle weight rating, front 
Gross axle weight rating, rear
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Vehicle identification data
→ Engine data
→ Dimensions
→ Performance figures
The v ...
Engine data
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings For reasons of vehicle registration and vehicle taxation,
the power output and performance of some engines may vary in som ...
Other materials:
Removing and fitting head restraints
Fig. 48 Removing the front head restraint
Fig. 49 Removing the rear head restraint
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The front
head restraints are intended solely for use with the front seats, and the centr ...
Temporary spare wheels
Notes on temporary spare wheels
Inform your customers about the following notes and, if
appropriate, refer also to the user's manual of the vehicle as
the need arises.
The followin ...
Checking inner constant velocity joint
The joint is to be dismantled to renew the grease if it is
heavily soiled, or to check the running surfaces of the balls
for wear and damage.
Note
The ball hub and joint body are paired. Mark position in
relation to each o ...
