1. Vehicle identification number
2. Model designation / Assortment number
3. Deciphering the type of vehicle
4. Engine power / Emission standard / Gearbox
5. Letter designation of the engine and gearbox (not used in some countries)
6. Lacquer number / Indoor equipment code
7. Accessory codes
8. Empty weight / Fuel consumption / CO2 emissions (not used in some countries)
The vehicle data plate contains all the information you need to purchase spare parts.
The rating plate is located under the cover on the right in the battery compartment (vehicles delivered to some countries do not have a nameplate).
The vehicle identification number is stamped on the rear transverse bulkhead in the engine compartment and stands for:
- WAU - Manufacturer designation
- ZZZ - Filler characters
- 8E - Short type designation
- Z — Placeholder
- 1 - Model year (here: 2001)
- A - Place of production
- 000 520 - Serial number, the number for each year of manufacture starts with 000 001
The engine code is also on the vehicle data plate. The engine code and serial number are stamped into the cylinder block. In the same way, the engine number composed in the case of a 2V petrol engine is located at the junction of the engine and gearbox, in the case of a 5V petrol engine (1.8 L turbo and 2.0 L) - on the left side of the cylinder block, and in the case of a V6 petrol engine - on the right inner side of the cylinder block between the block head and the hydraulic pump. In addition, the engine number is indicated on a sticker on the belt guard.
All these data must be specified when ordering spare or exchange parts. Many parts are only suitable for certain engines, despite the fact that they are similar to parts for other cars in the same series.
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