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Art. No.: 203666-12917-1

VAPOS Towbar retractable Manually swivelling ball head - VW PASSAT B8

Art. No.: 203666-12917-1

VAPOS Towbar retractable Manually swivelling ball head - VW PASSAT B8

  • Towing capacity: 2200 kg
  • Vertical load: 100 kg
  • suitable for VW PASSAT B8
  • Year of make 08.14 - 03.24
Please note the special features.
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RRP € 788.00 € 537.99
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available from 2026-06-14
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Data Sheet
Special features
  • Following accessories are necessary for installing this product: 173864
Manufacturer
VAPOS
Towbar type
retractable
Towbar variant
Manually swivelling ball head
Assembly time 1
2,0 h
Essential accessories 2
Vertical load 3
100 kg
Towing capacity 4
2.200 kg
D-value
11,30 kN
Certification
E8*55R01/07*10703*03
Bumper alteration neccessary
Yes
Alteration in visible area
with invisible bumper cut
Bumper replaceable / cutout can be covered
No
Bumper cover included in scope of supply
No
Dismantling of bumper neccessary
Yes
Socket holder can be folded in
Yes
Towbar with electrical set
No
Suitable for bike carrier / load carrier
Yes
Weight
16,50 kg
1 The indicated fitting times for towbars and wiring kits are related to the regular installation of these products. Some car models might require additional work like disassembling the bumper.
2 Not included.
3 the maximum vertical load depends on the vehicle manufacturer and may be lower
4 the maximum towing capacity depends on the total weight of the vehicle and can therefore be lower
Product details

This swivelling towbar by VAPOS for your VW PASSAT B8 is the quality standard in swivelling towbars. Its design, ease of use, and anti-theft system are superior to any other system.

Towing capacity up to 2200 kg and a vertical load of 100 kg characterize this towbar. A fatigue strength of 11.3 kN is listed for VAPOS.

A cut in the lower part of the bumper is required during installation. This cut will not be visible. Bumper cut dimensions and template are part of the instructions. You can fold the removable socket behind the bumper when the towbar is not in use.

Bike carriers can be securely fitted onto this VW PASSAT B8 towbar.

You will receive detailed installation instructions for this product from the manufacturer VAPOS. This towbar has a coating with special paint to protect it against corrosion and environmental degradation.

Read and follow the instructions of the vehicle manufacturer when installing the hitch. Normally all information can be found in the vehicle's user manual. We recommend accessory 173864 to install the rectractable towbar.

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    suitable vehicles

    The headquarters of Volkswagen AG (VW AG) are located in Wolfsburg. VW is the most important brand in the portfolio. Other brands are Skoda, Seat, Scania, Porsche, MAN, Lamborghini, Ducati, Bugatti, Bentley and Audi. Thus, VW is the market leader in Europe and ranks second only to Toyota globally.

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        160 kW / 218 HP
        Year of make
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        Power
        92 kW / 125 HP
        Year of make
        11.14 - 11.18
      • Vehicle model
        VW PASSAT B8 (3G2, CB2) 1.4 TSI
        Power
        110 kW / 150 HP
        Year of make
        11.14 - 03.24
      • Vehicle model
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        Power
        110 kW / 150 HP
        Year of make
        02.15 - 11.18
      • Vehicle model
        VW PASSAT B8 (3G2, CB2) 1.5 TSI
        Power
        110 kW / 150 HP
        Year of make
        08.18 - 03.24
      • Vehicle model
        VW PASSAT B8 (3G2, CB2) 1.6 TDI
        Power
        88 kW / 120 HP
        Year of make
        08.14 - 11.20
      • Vehicle model
        VW PASSAT B8 (3G2, CB2) 1.8 TSI
        Power
        132 kW / 180 HP
        Year of make
        02.15 - 07.19
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        Power
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        Year of make
        01.16 - 11.18
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        Power
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        Year of make
        07.20 - 03.24
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        Year of make
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        Power
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        Year of make
        05.16 - 03.24
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        Power
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        Year of make
        07.15 - 05.16
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        VW PASSAT B8 (3G2, CB2) 2.0 TDI
        Power
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        Year of make
        11.14 - 03.24
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        VW PASSAT B8 (3G2, CB2) 2.0 TDI
        Power
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        Year of make
        10.20 - 03.24
      • Vehicle model
        VW PASSAT B8 (3G2, CB2) 2.0 TDI 4motion
        Power
        110 kW / 150 HP
        Year of make
        08.14 - 03.24
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        VW PASSAT B8 (3G2, CB2) 2.0 TDI 4motion
        Power
        140 kW / 190 HP
        Year of make
        11.14 - 03.24
      • Vehicle model
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        Power
        147 kW / 200 HP
        Year of make
        08.20 - 03.24
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        Power
        176 kW / 240 HP
        Year of make
        08.14 - 11.20
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        Power
        140 kW / 190 HP
        Year of make
        11.18 - 03.24
      • Vehicle model
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        Power
        140 kW / 190 HP
        Year of make
        02.21 - 03.24
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        Power
        162 kW / 220 HP
        Year of make
        02.15 - 03.24
      • Vehicle model
        VW PASSAT B8 (3G2, CB2) 2.0 TSI 4motion
        Power
        200 kW / 272 HP
        Year of make
        09.18 - 11.20
      • Vehicle model
        VW PASSAT B8 (3G2, CB2) 2.0 TSI 4motion
        Power
        206 kW / 280 HP
        Year of make
        05.15 - 03.24
    Manufacturer information

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    Address
    • VAPOS, spol. s r.o.
    • Soudná 62
    • 506 01 Jičín
    • Královéhradecký kraj
    • Czech Republic