—All luggage inside and outside of the vehicle.
—Add-on parts.
—Drawbar load when towing a trailer.
The permitted gross vehicle weight rating and gross axle weight rating must never be exceeded. The permitted values are provided on
the safety certificate on the B-pillar on the driver side (→ Safety certificate) (→ Type plate).
Performance figures
The performance figures were measured without equipment which may influence performance, e.g. add-on parts.
The power output and performance figures may differ for reasons of vehicle registration or vehicle taxation.
The maximum speed may be limited and may therefore be lower for some engine versions in vehicles equipped with heavy-duty
running gear.
Maximum trailer weight and drawbar load values
The figures for maximum trailer weight and drawbar load that are given on the type plate of the towing bracket are for certification
purposes of the towing bracket only. The correct values for your specific model, which are often lower than these figures, are given in
the vehicle documents. The values in the official vehicle documents, on the type plate of the vehicle (→ Type plate) or on the safety
certificate (→ Safety certificate) always have priority.
Gross combination weight
The gross combination weight ratings listed apply only to altitudes up to around 1,000 m (approx. 3,000 ft) above sea level. The
maximum gross combination weight rating must be reduced by approximately 10% for every further started 1,000 m (approx. 3,000 ft)
in altitude.
Gradient angle
The gradient angle is an indication of the vehicle’s gradeability and corresponds to the gradient that the vehicle can drive up under its
own power. This depends on aspects such as the road surface, weather conditions and engine power. The values apply to a moving
vehicle and not to driving off from standstill.
The number of metres in height gained over a distance of 100 m (approx. 300 ft) (gradient) will be given as a percentage or degree
value (100% = 45 degrees).
Structure of the vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number VIN comprises 17 characters. These characters are categorised into seven groups.
The following sample vehicle identification numbers are used to demonstrate the structure.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Group
Position:
1
2
V
V
3
4
Z
A
5
Z
F
6
Z
2
7
C
9
8
B
N
9
Z
4
10
R
11
E
12 13 14 15 16 17
W
W
W
W
4
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
5
0
3
1
Example
8
Y
1 Vehicle manufacturer identifier:
WVW
Volkswagen Passenger Cars
WVG
Volkswagen Passenger Cars
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