He may be talking the certificate of origin.  These are when a vehicle is
brand new and sold for the first time.  Here in the US it is sent to the
registering agency to record and get the first title. My little trailer made
in taiwan even came with one.  I just was told that in many European
countries it is kept as part of the vehicles paperwork.  You may be able to
contact VW (not sure what section) and get the "birth certificate" for the
vehicle and use that.  I have seen where many people have been getting those
things on older bugs and buses.

jimt

On 8/15/05 8:03 AM, "Michael Vickey" <vickrail@VELOCITY.NET> wrote:

> The only logbook I have received with my VWs is for the dealer
> maintentance stamp and mileage/date when service was performed. This book
> contains a manufacturer's label that indicates VIN, body style, engine
> code, paint code(s) and lists the options included with the vehicle. Date
> of manufacture is not part of the information on the label.
>
> The same label is duplicated on the forward wall, in front of the steering
> wheel.
>
> The only location I have ever seen "date of manufacture" is on a plate
> attached to the "B" pillar on the driver's side.
>
> Michael
>
>