2008 '58' vRS with facelift interior & engine but older face

[No.733]

Hi all, I've found an Octavia vRS for sale with an excellent service history and nothing untoward on an HPI check, but I'm a bit confused by what I'm seeing cosmetically. It has the 2006-2008 headlights but the engine and interior of the 2009-2012 car. Did they ever build any cars in this combination or do I have to assume this is a crash repair? It's a bloody good one, if it is. Thanks for the help. 

[TheClient]

What engine code is in it? 

[No.733]

4 minutes ago, TheClient said:

What engine code is in it? 

It's a CCZ code. 

[TheClient]

Seems an awful lot of trouble and expense to rebuild in that edit: Way. My guess is a changeover car but I could not be sure. 

Edited 29 September, 2021 by TheClient

[TheClient]

What about calling a skoda service dealer and checking vin matches with ccza engine number they have recorded? 

[No.733]

2 minutes ago, TheClient said:

What about calling a skoda service dealer and checking vin matches with ccza engine number they have recorded? 

Yes, I think I'll have to. I was just aware of the 2008 special edition that came in grey and blended the old face with the latter interior. Wondered whether a few normal cars slipped through with the same combo. 

[TheClient]

Possibly then, is that different to the Limited edition? Did the special also have the facelift petrol engine? 

[TheClient]

Also on the service book or in the rear spare wheel area is the sticker with the selected pr codes and also engine number that would be a tell tale sign. You can also pay for ekta online access and print out the entire pr selection for the vehicle and this has engine number as well. Not sure of the pr codes would show a particular mk2 or mk2fl  interior but may do. 

 

Oh and the engine top timing cover has a barcode with mfr date. Check what date that says to see if it marries up. 

 

Edited 29 September, 2021 by TheClient

[ruffday]

Just out of interest what is different about the interior.

 

[No.733]

21 hours ago, ruffday said:

Just out of interest what is different about the interior.

 

Seats are the same, but the wheel, instrument cluster and main centre console fascia are all different. 

[ruffday]

On 30/09/2021 at 17:58, No.733 said:

Seats are the same, but the wheel, instrument cluster and main centre console fascia are all different. 

Sorry not been on for a few days. I was just curious as I have an 09 plate pfl TDI estate  and the apart from the seats, steering wheel,  etc the interior is the same as my 07 Elegance.

Edited 4 October, 2021 by ruffday

[Black vRS Oct]

Is it a TSI or TFSI?

[Phil-E]

Does it also have the larger facelift mirrors?