Volkswagen VIN Decoder / VW VIN Decoder http://www.dubnetworks.net/vw-vin-decoder.htm VW VIN DECODER VIN Region Manufacturer Car Type Body Style Engine Restraint Model Year Assembly Plant Serial # Summary NOTES 'Z' is used by VW as a 'filler' character in VIN codes. This means the information for that particular part of the VIN is not provided. You'll see them come up as 'undefined' in the VIN Decoder. Production year runs from August to July. So a car manufactured in October 1992, will be a 1993 model according to the VIN. 1 z 1 2010-05-11 13:58