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Can you please decode WBAFW75000C474715 and what additional information can I get? Also is there a difference in production date and assembly date in CKD units.

Make : BMW
Model : 520D
Displacement : 2.00
Transmission : Auto
Color : Alpinweiss 3
Production Date : 08.02.2012

Quote from the Thread below:

Production Date : 08.02.2012

Should this be read as dd/mm/yyyy? If so is it ok to go ahead with the purchase?
I need to go and talk to the dealer regarding form 22.

Yes

Check the relevant documents and do a PDI . If found appropriate then only proceed.

I went to the dealership n they are saying build date and assembly date are different and that it can only be 2nd August n not 8th feb. Also that the 520d got features like Eco pro mode only after may. I have anyway asked them to give me the form 22 and engine/chassis no. Is there anyway to check this info in detail. I don't mind waiting and not getting any discount rather than getting a 8 month old car and for some reason I couldn't find the manufacture date on the RFT as I cross checked to see if that gives out any clue. Thank you Wildon. Sorry to trouble so much but would really help if you can guide me with regard to the same.

Agree on this part as you said its a CKD unit.

Sorry , ask them to punch the VIN in the company provided software and prove it. German format for date,month and year is YYMMDD

I can confirm that your car having this feature.


Ask them to show the original so that you will get the first hand info about manufacturer declared production month and year of this particular vehicle which is really matter while registering a vehicle.

Hi all,
I am in deep confusion at this stage.
I had booked two cars with Skoda, one a superb 1.8 TSI
And a Rapid 1.6 TDI.
I have made all the payments and the delivery is due for tomorrow.
I went to the showroom today for a PDI, but couldn't do it for some reasons at the showroom's end.
The VIN no. That he gave me for the two cars are.
Tmbbbe3t6ca301313 and Tmbblhna9cg028861

The rapid was manufactured in aug 2012
And the superb in May 2012.

The dealer says that the car was dispatched in november from the factory and has shown me the proof in his database.

Shall I accept the cars or shall I refuse it ?

Please can some help me put ?
It's really urgent !

My delivery is scheduled for today and I have a confusion weather to take a 7 month old car or not ?

Can someone guide me in the right direction.

Make : Skoda
Model : Superb Ambition
Production Date : 29.05.2012

Make : Skoda
Model : Rapid Ambition
Production Date : 27.08.2012

Check the manufactured declared documents too for confirmation about this. Do a PDI and if found satisfactory then proceed.

His file shows that the cars were dispatched in November from the factory.

When I asked him about the this 7 month old issue, he said this is the engine manufacturing date and it takes time to assemble the car.
There are times when it takes longer due to unavailability of parts.

What shall I do now ?

The Superb is a CKD from Czech Republic.

The VIN manufacture date tells the manufacturing date of the Kit. The date of assembly would be much later.

5-6 month difference between assembly and manufacture is normal in CKD car.
Just do a PDI and you should be good to buy the the Superb.

Thanks a lot Agam.
That really solved the confusion. :)

Actually I was feeling whether there's something fishy about the car as its 7 months old.

This helped a lot, but why didn't the Skoda dealer tell this to me In the first place.

Hi guys. I booked a Brio. Can someone help me decode the VIN? Thanks you.

VIN - makdd171kcn100012

Its October 2012 Manufactured Vehicle.

Thank you so much Wildon! I'm buying it now delivery on the 4th. Completely acceptable right?