Build Date Confirmed!!

[p3asa]

When I was tracking the boats, often there was nothing scheduled for the next few days then all of a sudden one would appear.
It was probably run by the same computer allocating VW's Golfs 



@Bungleaio
5a: in transit:left the factory - on it's way to Emden.

5b: in transit:shipping - at Emden waiting a boat. Normally received 48 hours after 5a.

5c: in transit:nearly here - on boat to either Grimsby, Tyne or Sheerness depending on dealer location.  At this stage VW can give you the name of the boat, but it sometimes skips this stage.  Now states 10 days to dealer.

6. Arrived in the UK - as stated, takes up to 10 days apparently, although they try and do it within 7.

7. At dealer - just needs PDI and valet and is ready for you.

[Booth11]

Hey Booth! If what your dealer is telling you is true that's Brilliant News... Can't see any Vehicle Carriers currently in port (Emden) but the vehicle carrier vessel  "Emden" is expected to arrive next week on the 22nd.  Just wondering if this is the boat your vehicle has been assigned to.

I'm hoping mines gonna be on there as well (although I've heard nothing from my dealer to confirm this).

I asked him if he could tell me which boat.  To my shame I fibbed and said it was because my young daughter wanted to track it for fun, which is partly true, but more to make me sound slightly less sad.   

He said he had not noticed the name of the boat (on their Volkswagen system), for a vehicle being shipped from Emden to Sheerness docks, and that it does not take long to ship. He said he'd get the name of the boat on Monday if the car wasn't already in the UK by then. 

Fingers crossed both ours are on the seas very soon. 

[Booth11]

I thought it went 5a left factory, 5b on the boat, 5c nearly at the UK, 6 in the UK, 7 at the dealer?

The time between 5a and 5b for mine was 1 week (7 days) rather than the average 48 hours, as stated in Steven's (p3asa) post.  Things must be a bit slower than normal at the moment

[JB GTI]

Have you checked both trackers?

Yep, checked both.  Still stage 3, but.........


Hallelujah!  Stage 5a at last.  The beast is built!

At last, some positive movement     Might even be a September delivery if you are lucky !!
Congratulations Rebecca 

What did I say ?? Looks like you could get it by the end of the month after all !!
It will all be worth it as soon as you get your detailing hands on it !!
Can't believe I have had mine 6 months already 

[TwoSheds]

The African Highway arrived at Sheerness this afternoon (1500 hrs) from Emden.

Maybe on that ?

[Booth11]

Have you checked both trackers?

Yep, checked both.  Still stage 3, but.........


Hallelujah!  Stage 5a at last.  The beast is built!

At last, some positive movement     Might even be a September delivery if you are lucky !!
Congratulations Rebecca 

What did I say ?? Looks like you could get it by the end of the month after all !!
It will all be worth it as soon as you get your detailing hands on it !!
Can't believe I have had mine 6 months already 

I'll be very happy for you to be proved right JB.
Can't wait to get my detailing hands on it that's true, but more than that....can't wait to drive it!
That 6 months has gone by quick!  Some people would be looking to chop it in now. 

[Booth11]

The African Highway arrived at Sheerness this afternoon (1500 hrs) from Emden.

Maybe on that ?

Cheers, TwoSheds.  Must admit I've been too busy to check.

I hope so!

[JB GTI]

Have you checked both trackers?

Yep, checked both.  Still stage 3, but.........


Hallelujah!  Stage 5a at last.  The beast is built!

At last, some positive movement     Might even be a September delivery if you are lucky !!
Congratulations Rebecca 

What did I say ?? Looks like you could get it by the end of the month after all !!
It will all be worth it as soon as you get your detailing hands on it !!
Can't believe I have had mine 6 months already 

I'll be very happy for you to be proved right JB.
Can't wait to get my detailing hands on it that's true, but more than that....can't wait to drive it!
That 6 months has gone by quick!  Some people would be looking to chop it in now. 

Not this time 

[Booth11]

I'll be very happy for you to be proved right JB.
Can't wait to get my detailing hands on it that's true, but more than that....can't wait to drive it!
That 6 months has gone by quick!  Some people would be looking to chop it in now. 

Not this time 

You sure? 

[Booth11]

Dealer has confirmed my R will be on African Highway which, on Marine Traffic app, appears to be in Emden now.  Hopefully be on that shortly.