I have done a search but found nothing on this particular matter.

I have a 04 Octavia pd130 and in the technical data booklet it states 2 towing limits.

1) 1300kg on ascents to 12%

2) 1500 for specific countries on inclines up to 8%

Which one is right for our roads? I have to tow something that weighs 1400kg but I obviously dont want to break the law if my limit for the car in this contry is only 1300kgs?

Any help would be much appreciated, cheers Cav.

You also need to consider what your legally licenced to tow. I see from your profile that you are 27 years old, so I assume you passed your test after 1st January 1997 when towing laws changed. See here for what you can legally tow

Ah, yes. I should have mentioned I have my class 1 HGV license. I knew it would come in handy at some point!

Thanks for the heads up though

BUMP as I'd be interested in peoples opinions on this too!

Viewing an Octavia at the weekend and hope to use it to tow a twin axle braked trailer.

(new here, hey everybody...)

Will the fact its lowered affect what can be towed too? You will still have your towball weight (60kg/70kg) to consider as well as the overall towed weight

Edited 8 January, 201016 yr by matt@theforce

Ordered a towbar anyway and they said it will tow 1500kgs

If, when im towing it doesnt feel safe I may just sell it and get a Subaru Forester.