A simple question but how do you know what version your van is?

Nicklouse · Post by **Nicklouse** » Sun Apr 30, 2023 4:15 pm

Ok I will explain. When looking for parts they list the types that they fit.

This does not seem to relate to any info I have on the V5

So I have a 2011 Caddy Maxi. The VIN shows 2KZC but none of the sites. Auto doc/eBay etc don’t show that what is the closest?

Post by **dan@biali** » Sun Apr 30, 2023 4:44 pm

Caddy 3 is the version similar to yours, also called 2K, but yours is the facelift which is from late 2010 early 2011 onwards. The 4 refers to the next facelift which is 2015 onwards and is similar looking. The 5 is the very latest version which is completely different and has little or no interchangeable parts.

Caddy II

Caddy 3 from 2003

Caddy facelift (so still the 3) late 2010

Caddy 4 2015

Caddy 5

The MPV refers to the Caddy Life which has windows, the Kombi is when you have windows in the sliding door and second row of seats but a van rear, and Alltrack (Caddy 4) or Cross (Caddy 3) refers to a version with plastic wheel arches and different trim pieces to make it look a bit off road.

Post by **Doc** » Sun Apr 30, 2023 4:55 pm

2K is the chassis identification
ZC is the year (2004 = Z4, 2009 = Z9, 2010 = ZA, 2013 =ZC.....)

The models under the 2K chassis were identified by VW as; Original 2K 2004-2010, 2C 2010-2015, SA 2015-2020.

Compatibility on sites such as ECP are not all that reliable as there are parts carried forward between models in the range, especially in the crossover/transitional years.

paddythecaddy96 · Post by **paddythecaddy96** » Sun Apr 30, 2023 4:56 pm

My gathering as well is that the estate vs van is the estate is the life version as opposed to the regular van, if someone wants to confirm?

Nicklouse · Post by **Nicklouse** » Sun Apr 30, 2023 8:43 pm

Cheers all.

Changed to the laptop and could get onto lllparts so could get a part number.

If I remember correctly the last letter is just an update of the same part. Eg “part number” ending in E could be replaced by “part number” ending in F?

Post by **Doc** » Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:05 pm

This is often not the case. Usually such a suffix supersession is reserved for electrical items with no active components. In your case it may be the difference between SWB vs maxi or light duty Vs heavy duty.

Nicklouse · Post by **Nicklouse** » Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:16 pm

Arrrrg Ford engineering numbers are so much easier.

Might be time to buddy up with my local VW place.

I was lucky to live 500m from one in Germany. Was very useful.

Startline · Post by **Startline** » Fri May 05, 2023 12:05 am

Definitely build a relationship with a parts rep at your local VW Van Centre. From your reg no or VIN, their system will highlight the current part number for your exact vehicle. Part numbers obviously vary according to exact model variant, but can occasionally even change within a model year, a level of detail which the online catalogues can overlook.

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