vinkodex.2 fault write-ups. Both are important. 2 recalls.
If you know the year, pick it. Faults for other years drop out of the list.
Before you buy
The rubber bellows of the air spring loses its elasticity between 80,000 and 120,000 km, the compressor is overloaded, and the control unit reports a fault. The rear settles while the front stays at the correct height. On a twenty year old car the repair can cost more than the car.
What to check
The tailgate opening mechanism seizes between 60,000 and 100,000 km, or only works erratically. The cause is the servo motor.
What to check
vinkodex.Checklist
First what you would check on any car. Then the faults of this model.
Before you buy
The printed sheet starts with what you would check on any car. What you tick stays on this device only.
The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done.
A12/00787/24Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateCars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to the general public. There is a possibility that certain safety systems of these cars are not correctly modified for street use. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice
A12/01570/20Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe adhesion of the glass cover on the sliding roof may be insufficient due to contamination during the manufacturing process. As a result, the glass cover may completely detach while the vehicle is in motion, posing a risk to the following traffic.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice
AJS230 kW (313 HP) · diesel
We built the code from the model and the gear count. The factory sheet does not state it.
Variant data
The manufacturer specifies this for this version. Of the mileage and the time, the one that comes first is the one that counts.
Air filter
Cabin (pollen) filter
Engine oil and oil filter
Brake fluid change
Coolant (antifreeze) change
Fuel filter, diesel
We write the descriptions, and we put the source next to them. A person reviews them before they go out. They are still information, not a technical expert opinion.