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Technical data  
Information on technical data  
General information about specifications  
As long as nothing else is specified or listed, the technical data applies to the base model. Different values may result due to  
optional equipment, different model versions, special equipment, and country-specific equipment. The specifications in the  
legal vehicle documents always take precedence.  
The drive and power of the vehicle are listed in the official vehicle registration.  
Weight  
The values for the curb weight in the following tables apply to a vehicle ready for operation with standard equipment, without a  
driver, with fluids including 100% full fuel tank. Optional equipment and retrofitted equipment will increase the specified curb  
weight and reduce the possible load.  
The load consists of the following weight:  
Passengers.  
All luggage inside and outside the vehicle.  
Attachments.  
The permitted total vehicle weight and the gross axle weight rating must never be exceeded. The permissible values are  
indicated on the safety compliance label or on the identification label on the B-pillar on the driver's side Safety  
certificate Identification label.  
Performance  
The performance was determined without equipment that limits performance, such as add-on parts.  
Due to technical or legal reasons, the performance specifications and mileage may vary.  
On some engines with heavy duty suspension, the speed maximum speed may be limited and lower.  
Incline angle  
The incline angle is the specification up to which the vehicle is able to drive uphill on an angle with its own power. This can  
depend on the road conditions, the weather conditions, and the engine power, among other things. The values apply to a  
vehicle that is in motion and not to a vehicle that starts to drive form a stationary position.  
A rising difference in altitude (incline) on a 100 m (approx. 300 ft) stretch is given in percentage or degrees (100% =  
45 degrees).  
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)  
Structure of the vehicle identification number (VIN)  
The vehicle identification number (VIN, VIN) consists of 17 characters. These characters can be sorted into seven groups.  
The structure is explained using the following examples of vehicle identification numbers.  
Group  
1
Position  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
7
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Group  
W
W
V
V
W
W
Z
A
Z
F
Z
2
C
9
B
N
Z
4
M
8
E
Y
4
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
5
0
3
1
Example  
Vehicle manufacturer identification:  
WVW  
WVG  
1VW  
3VW  
XW8  
MFB  
Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles  
Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles  
Volkswagen Group of America Inc., Volkswagen de México, S.A. de C.V  
Volkswagen de México, S.A. de C.V  
LLC Volkswagen Group Rus (Volkswagen/Skoda Kaluga)  
Garuda Matraman Motor (Indonesia)  
Filler characters: The filler characters may vary depending on manufacturer, or contain information on the body shape and  
transmission type.  
Vehicle class, depending on model:  
14  
ID.7  
3H  
5T  
Arteon  
Touran  
Polo  
6R  
AC  
BV  
CB  
CA  
RC  
T-Roc convertible  
Golf  
Passat  
Atlas  
Touareg  
Depending on the manufacturer, digits 7 to 9 can also contain information on the fuel type (7) and vehicle class (8 and 9).  
Filler characters or check digits: The filler characters or check digits may vary depending on the manufacturer.  
VIN index, depending on model year:  
P
R
S
T
2023  
2024  
2025  
2026  
2027  
U
Production location, plant where the vehicle was manufactured:  
Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga  
C
D
Volkswagen plant in Bratislava  
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E
K
Volkswagen plant in Emden  
Volkswagen plant in Osnabrück  
Or: Volkswagen plant in Kaluga  
M
P
T
Volkswagen plant in Puebla  
Volkswagen plant in Zwickau  
Volkswagen plant in Pune  
U
V
W
Y
Volkswagen plant in Uitenhage  
Volkswagen plant in Palmela  
Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg  
Volkswagen plant in Pamplona  
The letter assignment for the production site may vary depending on the vehicle or be assigned twice.  
Sequential production number for each model year.  
Position of the vehicle identification number  
Fig. 194 In the windshield: vehicle identification number (VIN)  
The VIN can be read from the outside through the viewing window in the windshield. The viewing window is at the side of the  
lower section of the windshield.  
In some models, it may be possible to display the VIN in the Service menu or in the vehicle settings, depending on the  
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