EU does not seem to use all the digits as we do here in NA.   They just
throw Z's in for place holders.  My LT has them, and I've seen several
imported VW's with them.

Ever seen a VIN with the 10th digit 0?  I've got a BMW with one... :)

Jason

On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 7:15 PM, Ben <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have seen at least 2 Dokas with a 'ZZZ' dash VIN plate. Both were
> ex-municipal government vehicles from the EU.
>
> That's not saying they were not "relocated" by the importer. In both
> cases, the plates appeared the correct type and engraving/etching system as
> used on Vanagon's. Plus rivets looked correct as well. No door sticker in
> either.
>
>
> BenT
> sent from my electronic leash
>
> On Jun 9, 2013, at 3:53 PM, Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I have never seen a "ZZZ" van with a dash VIN . Dash mounted VINS are a
> N/A thing . I would look in the right front door jam or on the rear apron
> below the bumper .
>