Here's a more complete breakdown. First thing I would question when I see a 'ZZZ' VIN is to ask about import paperwork and title to the vehicle.

VIN: WV2 ZZZ24 2 F G 097858

W = Germany (Country of Origin)

V = Volkswagen AG (Manufacturer)

2 = Address (Wolfsburg/Hannover)

Z = Character filler in EU only

Z = Character filler in EU only

Z = Character filler in EU only

24= Transporter (Pickups & Multivan)

2 = Check Digit

F = Model Year 1985

G = Steyr/Graz Austria (plant)

097858 = Sequential Number

> On Jul 5, 2014, at 4:13 PM, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> All,
>  Someone passed me a VIN (WV2ZZZ242FG097858) but I'm wondering a few
> things:
> 
> 1. Position 3:  Shouldn't DOKA and SINKA's all be a "1" (pickup truck) as
> opposed to a "2" which is for MPV (Multi-purpose Vehicle)?
> 
> 2.  Position 4 says it's a camper from 1980-91
> 
> 3.  Position 5 should be either A, B, or G so it's completely wrong
> 
> 4.  Position 6 is also completely wrong as it's just to show passive
> restraints
> 
> 5.  Position 7&8 seem correct as 24 is the code for pickup (which makes me
> wonder about my question about position 3.
> 
> 6.  Position 10 for the year could be right as it say's it's an 85.  It
> does have the round headlights.
> 
> 7.  Position 11 for the assembly plant it was made at should be right
> showing as Graz Austria for a Syncro
> 
> That ZZZ portion is really the issue.  Anyone have an insight or thoughts
> on that, I'm all ears.
> 
> I did not see the VIN plate or door jamb personally (it's a reapaint
> anyhow) so I can't vouch for anything first hand.  It's a DOKA (if you
> hadn't already seen that) so it's a Canadian or European model and still
> has the Kilometer Speedo.  Not that this helps but it's a Three door, Bench
> seats front and back, and it's gas.  Very weird air box looking thing in
> the pictures sent to me.  I don't remember seeing a metal looking air
> cleaner type device over the top of the engine when I was driving those
> thing in Germany while I was in the service.  Of course, we didn't have
> Syncro's either...If you experts care to chime in on that metal device
> (reminds me of the old oil bath can on type 3 Fastbacks but flatter and
> thinner), please do.  Until I can see it first hand, I'm lost on that one.
> 
> Pop quiz:  Anyone know why VW would put that piece of square over as an
> engine cover (and raised up above the rest of the bed-weird) when they
> could have just used a metal lid from a tin top?  I'm thinking (as I type
> this) it couldn't hold the weight but man, if that's the case, the wood
> cover was an aberration...
> 
> Anyhow, Thanks in advance for all your insights.
> 
> TJ