What is the emission standard of the 2013 Jetta?
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There are 5 methods to check the emission standard of a car: 1. Check the motor vehicle conformity certificate, which records the emission standard in detail: The vehicle comes with a conformity certificate when it leaves the factory, and the emission standard is clearly stated in the certificate; 2. Look for the vehicle packing list, find the vehicle emission standard in the vehicle information column; 3. Check the certificate of conformity, which includes the exhaust emission standard; 4. Log in to the website for inquiry, find the public inquiry platform on the homepage: Enter the vehicle VIN code and the last 6 digits of the engine number to check; 5. Check the vehicle environmental protection label: There is a clear mark on the back of the environmental protection label on the front windshield of the car.
Back then, I happened to buy a 2013 Jetta, which I drove for nearly a decade. It met the China IV emission standard—that's correct, as most vehicles manufactured in 2013 were compliant since China's China IV standard had been implemented since 2011. I remember the dealer confidently assured me at delivery that the car had clean exhaust emissions and low fuel consumption. It was quite hassle-free for daily use, never had major issues, and only required emission testing during annual inspections, passing effortlessly each time. However, now big cities like Shanghai and Beijing are restricting vehicles below China III from entering urban areas. China IV models can still manage for now, but buying a new China VI-compliant car would be more cost-effective. You can check the standard by looking at the vehicle's environmental label or registration certificate. Honestly, Volkswagen's reliability in emission compliance is pretty good, unlike some older brands prone to faults.
