The Vanagon Dictionary
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Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a vehicle
- vin
- identification
LHD
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Left-hand drive vehicle configuration
- vehicle
- configuration
MY
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Model Year, the year a vehicle was manufactured
- vehicle
- model
Model Year
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The year a vehicle was manufactured
- vehicle
- identification
Required Vehicle Updates
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mandatory modifications or repairs for vehicles
- maintenance
- updates
Lateral Vehicle Acceleration
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of the vehicle's acceleration perpendicular to its direction of motion
- sensor
- acceleration
engine-starting
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Battery type for starting vehicle engines
- batteries
- vehicle
Stock
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicle with original appearance and mechanics
- stock
- appearance
Chassis number
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a vehicle, also known as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- identification
- nomenclature
Birth Certificate
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A document available from the Volkswagen Museum in Germany that provides production information on a vehicle.
- vehicle
- history
CKD
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Complete kit needed to assemble a motor vehicle
- ckd
- kit
Favorites Screen
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A screen for accessing bookmarked vehicle information
- infotainment
- vehicle
- management
Caravelle
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Model variant of the Vanagon or T25 vehicle
- vanagon
- model
SO-kit
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Special option kit for VW vehicles
- vw
- option
MQB
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Modular Transverse Matrix allowing variances in vehicle chassis
- modular
- transverse
- matrix
Transport Mode
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mode for vehicle transportation, requiring specific procedures to exit
- vehicle
- mode
- odis
Coach-built
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicle construction method employed by small volume manufacturers
- coach-built
- construction
C-pillar
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A vertical structural element in a vehicle, typically at the side
- vehicle
- structure
Certified Pre-Owned
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicles inspected and certified by manufacturer
- certified
- pre-owned
- warranty
D-pillar
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A vertical structural element in a vehicle, typically at the rear
- vehicle
- structure
Parts Car
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A vehicle in poor condition, only useful for salvaging parts.
- vehicle
- condition
- parts
VW Technical Glossary
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A collection of technical terms related to Volkswagen vehicles
- volkswagen
- technology
- glossary
Self Study Programs
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Theoretical information about vehicles, systems, and technologies
- vw
- documentation
Pick-Up
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A model of Volkswagen vehicle with an open cargo bed
- pick-up
- model
- description