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Volkswagen launches VIN checker for commercial vehicles

The VW site can be used for Volkswagen passenger cars and LCVs and also includes a list of news and FAQs on the situation.

In total nearly 1.2m vehicles in the UK are to be recalled under the emissions scandal, with Volkswagen having a total of 508,276 cars affected, with 393,450 for Audi, 131,569 for Skoda, 76,773 for SEAT and 79,838 Volkswagen commercial vehicles.

Volkswagen added that the software in question does not affect handling, consumption or emissions and that affected vehicles are still safe to drive and roadworthy.

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Written by Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.

Natalie edits all the Fleet World websites and newsletters, and loves to hear about any latest industry news.

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