Receiving device and motor vehicle with a recording device

Receiving means (1) for a motor vehicle, wherein the receiving device (1) comprises at least one trough-shaped container (2) and a rear parcel shelf (3), wherein the rack (3) for covering the trough-shaped container (2) is arranged, wherein said receiving means ( 1) (between a loading space 4) and a passenger compartment (5) of the vehicle can be located, the rack (3) consists at least partially of a flexible material.