Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 01.2019
♦ Diagnosis system - VAS 6160 A-
♦ Diagnosis system VCI - VAS 6150 C-
Note
Ensure that the selected vehicle diagnostic tester is used only
with the respective diagnostic cable.
WARNING
♦ During a road test, you must always secure testing and
measuring equipment on the back seat.
♦ Only a passenger may operate these devices while the
vehicle is in motion.
– Perform the following procedure:
– Connect diagnostic line connector to diagnostic connection.
– Switch on vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Switch on ignition.
Now follow information given on screen to start desired functions.
3.4
Vehicle identification number
♦ Vehicle identification number on lower edge of windscreen
⇒ page 25
♦ Vehicle identification number on bulkhead above coolant ex‐
pansion tank ⇒ page 25
♦ Significance of vehicle identification number ⇒ page 25
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3. General information
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 01.2019
3.4.1
Vehicle identification number on lower
edge of windscreen
The vehicle identification number (chassis number) -arrow- is lo‐
cated on the left-hand side of the vehicle in the windscreen near
the wiper mounting. It is visible from the outside.
3.4.2
Vehicle identification number on bulk‐
head above coolant expansion tank
The vehicle identification number is located on the bulkhead
above the coolant expansion tank -arrow-.
3.4.3
Interpretation of vehicle identification number:
WVV
ZZZ
3C
Z
B
Y
000 001
Manufacturer Filler charac‐
Model
Filler charac‐ Model year Production lo‐ Serial number
code ters
ters 2011 cation
3.5
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker -arrow- is located in luggage compart‐
ment on right in spare wheel recess. The vehicle data sticker is
also found in the service schedule for the customer.
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