Fitch Affirms Volkswagen Auto Loan Enhanced Trust 2012-1

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

As part of its ongoing surveillance, Fitch Ratings affirms three classes of the Volkswagen Auto Loan Enhanced Trust 2012-1 transaction as follows:

--Class A-2 at 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable;
--Class A-3 at 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable;
--Class A-4 at 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable.

The ratings are based on available credit enhancement and loss performance. The collateral pool continues to perform within Fitch's expectations. Under the credit enhancement structure, the securities are able to withstand stress scenarios consistent with the current ratings and make full payments to investors in accordance with the terms of the documents.

The ratings reflect the quality of Volkswagen Credit Inc. retail auto loan originations, the strength of its servicing capabilities, and the sound financial and legal structure of the transaction.

Additional information is available at www.fitchratings.com. The ratings above were solicited by, or on behalf of, the issuer, and therefore, Fitch has been compensated for the provision of the ratings.

Applicable Criteria and related research:
--'U.S. Auto Loan ABS Rating Criteria' (April 16, 2012);
--'Global Structured Finance Rating Criteria' (June 6, 2012).

Applicable Criteria and Related Research:
Global Structured Finance Rating Criteria
http://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=679923
Rating Criteria for U.S. Auto Loan ABS
http://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=674859

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