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Art. No.: 203666-12918-1

VAPOS Towbar retractable Manually swivelling ball head - VW PASSAT B8 Variant

Art. No.: 203666-12918-1

VAPOS Towbar retractable Manually swivelling ball head - VW PASSAT B8 Variant

  • Towing capacity: 2200 kg
  • Vertical load: 100 kg
  • suitable for VW PASSAT B8 Variant
  • Year of make 08.14 - 03.24
Please note the special features.
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available from 2026-06-14
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VW PASSAT B8 Variant towbar option gallery

The "Option gallery" tab makes it even easier to get an idea what your new towing package looks at your VW PASSAT B8 Variant. You'll see before and after images, with or without the towbar installed. Images with the ball head detached are shown for detachable towbars. See for yourself whether the cut-out at the bumper (if provided) is visible at your VW PASSAT B8 Variant.

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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 Variant is the quality standard in swivelling towbars. Its design, ease of use, and anti-theft system are superior to any other system.

The raw facts: a towing capacity up to 2200 kg and a vertical load of 100 kg. VAPOS submitted a fatigue value of 11.3 kN.

A cut in the bumper is required to fit this towbar. The cut will not be visible. A cutting template or cutting dimensions can be found in the installation instructions. The removable socket can be folded behind the bumper when the towbar is not in use.

You can fit bike carriers securely onto this VW PASSAT B8 Variant towbar. Find the right products in the category "bike carriers".

You will receive detailed installation instructions for this product from the manufacturer VAPOS. A special paint coating protects the towbar against corrosion and environmental degradation.

Please read the instructions and specifications of the vehicle manufacturer when retrofitting a towbar. Normally such information can be found in your vehicle user manual. Use accessory 173864 to install this swivelling towbar.

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    suitable vehicles

    VW is the key brand of Volkswagen AG (VW AG) with its headquarters in Wolfsburg. Its portfolio includes many vehicle brands such as Bentley, Audi, Ducati, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, MAN, Seat, Skoda and Scania. VW is ranked as the second largest car manufacturer in the world and is the largest in Europe.

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    Manufacturer information

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