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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Vehicle identification data

Fig. 19 shows the vehicle data sticker (with a CPTA engine-code example) and the type plate, while Fig. 20 shows the vehicle identification number (VIN). On the Golf Mk7 the VIN can be read from outside the car through a viewer at the base of the windscreen, without opening the doors — useful for insurance checks, registration or confirming a used car's identity before buying.

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:

  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

    Questions & answers

    Vehicle identification data — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Where is the VIN on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7?
    The vehicle identification number can be read from outside through a viewer in the lower corner of the windscreen. It is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage channel between the suspension strut turret and the bulkhead.
    What is the vehicle data sticker on the Golf Mk7?
    It is a label showing the VIN, engine code, gearbox code, paint number and trim code. It is found in the service schedule booklet and helps dealers and workshops identify the exact specification of your car.
    Where is the type plate on the Golf Mk7?
    The type plate is fixed to the vehicle body — typically visible when the driver door is open, on the door pillar or the door frame area — and contains legal identification data including the VIN and weight ratings.
    Why are there multiple locations for the Golf Mk7 VIN?
    Having the VIN on the windscreen, on the body shell and on the data sticker provides redundancy for identification by authorities, insurers and workshops, and makes it harder to disguise a stolen vehicle.
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