I'm a registered user of vag-com with a HEX+CAN serial unit with a $30 serial to USB interface on a Asus Eee note book.
I'm able to clear engine codes and read most all engine parameters using the OBD mode. It can identify the engine and transmission controler by their exact part number that has the firmware version as the last two alpha positions.
When clearing a code it gives a ABS communications failure that others have reported with other scanners
It drops off line while driving like the scanguage II and most other unit
It sure would be nice to do other neat functions like change how the door locks operate but these are not VW's

It also works well on my 00 Cherokee 4.0L
