just been looking on jabba's site and they're example, " 4x4 1.8t drive-by-wire vvt , 2000 to present, 216-230 bhp." My 4x4 1.8t ARX engine, is on an 02 plate, can anybody confirm if this is DBW and excuse my ignorance but what is VVT.

VVT = variable valve timing nothing like Honda's VTEC though.

the VVT on the skud is for better fuel economy/emisions at lower revs

when does the VVT come in? and can you feel it ?

just been looking on jabba's site and they're example, " 4x4 1.8t drive-by-wire vvt , 2000 to present, 216-230 bhp." My 4x4 1.8t ARX engine, is on an 02 plate, can anybody confirm if this is DBW and excuse my ignorance but what is VVT.

Yes - the ARX is DBW and has VVT. There is mention in the Article below of how to physically check if VVT is fitted.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/article.php?a=64

when does the VVT come in? and can you feel it ?

It only operates at low revs when the engine is cold. It's not a performance thing, just helps emission control.