VW German Import

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Tue 23 Mar 2004 14:24
VW German Import - bigand
I have a \'96 VW Vento which was imported (UK Spec) from Germany. It has no VIN plate and according to the Haynes manual some countries do not use the VIN plate. (engine codes etc etc are all valid per service book).
-Can anyone confirm if this is the case with German imports as I am worried that when I come to sell it I will have trouble?
- Can I get one made up?

Thanks
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Tue 23 Mar 2004 17:27
VW German Import - keo-the-dog
doesn\'t it need one for mot
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Tue 23 Mar 2004 19:22
VW German Import - Simon
I don't think that you do have to have one for the MOT, as long as the chassis number is stamped on the 'chassis'/body somewhere and is legible to read.
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Tue 23 Mar 2004 23:00
VW German Import - Aprilia
Cars in Germany certainly have VIN plates. I've watched them roll off the lines over there.
Very strange that its missing.
There used ot be a company in Nottingham would make them up for any car for about £70 (!). 'Vintags' I think they were called.
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Wed 24 Mar 2004 12:11
VW German Import - bigand
cheers - will need a replacement then.
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