Regarding choosing your number plate, what I think happens is that VW is issued with a list of number plates for all its new cars, depending on where you live.
For example, in my area the range is from SA59 *** to SJ59 ***. (now this list rotates as all of the SJ59's have been used and we are now back at SA59). VW dealerships in the whole of this area have access to a list of pre allocated registrations, you may have a chance to pick what you want from their list, but only when your car has arrived in the country.
If you have a good dealer, and ask them nicely, they may be able to put one aside for you.
