VW Golf manuals

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:

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
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:

Releasing high pressure in fuel system
The fuel system is under high pressure.Risk of injury due to fuel which may spurt out.Release high pressure. Special tools and workshop equipment required Vehicle diagnostic tester Releasing high pressure in fuel syst ...

Electric windows – functions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings One-touch opening and closing One-touch opening and closing makes it possible to fully open and close the windows. The individual buttons do not have to be held down to do this. For one-touch closing: pull the button fo ...

Removing and installing mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism
Special tools and workshop equipment required       Special pop rivet pliers -V.A.G 1753B-   Hand drill   Safety goggles ...

© 2016-2024 Copyright www.vwgolf.org