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

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:

1. Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
2. Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type
3. Engine and gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment. In the example, the engine code is CPTA  .
4. 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:

1. Gross vehicle weight rating
2. Gross combination weight (vehicle plus trailer)
3. Gross axle weight rating, front
4. Gross axle weight rating, rear