Volkswagen VIN decoder

Volkswagen VIN decoder

What can be decoded from a Volkswagen VIN?

Decode a Volkswagen VIN number with Vincario to get
  • Volkswagen vehicle identification number verification
  • Vehicle technical specification
  • Manufacturer details
  • Model year
  • Plant location
  • Check digit validity
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Vehicle report example:

WVW ZZZ1K Z B W 123456

Manufacturer:
Volkswagen AG
Manufacturer Address:
Berliner Ring 2, Wolfsburg/Hannover
Plant Country:
UNITED STATES (USA)
Product Type:
Car
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Golf
Vehicle Specification:
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ACCHGAX0 FM5FM5AF006G7MGN1
Model Year:
2011
Series:
VI (2008-2012)
Fuel Type - Primary:
Gasoline
Engine Displacement (ccm):
1595
Engine Power (kW):
75
Engine Code:
CHG
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Made:
2011-01-01
Registered:
2011-06-28
Production Started:
2009
Body:
Wagon
Drive:
Front-wheel drive
Color:
Grey
Number of Seats:
5
Number of Doors:
5
Number of Axles:
2
Length (mm):
4199
Width (mm):
1786
Height (mm):
1461
Weight Empty (kg):
1322
Wheelbase (mm):
2575
Wheel Size:
195/65 R15 91T
Wheel Rims Size:
6J X 15 ET47
Max roof load (kg):
75
Fuel Consumption Combined (l/100km):
7.0
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban (l/100km):
5.0
Fuel Consumption Urban (l/100km):
9.0
Emission Standard:
Euro 5
CO2 Emission (g/km):
166
Check Digit:
Z
Sequential Number:
123456
ABS:
1
Market:
CZ
Plant City:
GAFFNEY
Plant State:
SOUTH CAROLINA
Engine Model:
Cat C7
Plant Company:
Freightliner Custom Chassis
Max Weight (kg):
1830
Track Rear (mm):
1500
Engine Cylinders:
6
Max Speed (km/h):
190
Track Front (mm):
1527
Number of Airbags:
10
Fuel Type - Secondary:
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (propane or LPG)
Permitted trailer load without brakes (kg):
650
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What is a Volkswagen VIN?

Every Volkswagen manufacturer assigns a unique ID called Vehicle Identification number (VIN) to each vehicle. This VIN length is 17 digits and is composed of letters and digits holding basic vehicle specification.

All databases in an automotive industry search through a VIN:

  • Volkswagen manufacturer database
  • Volkswagen importer/exporter database
  • Volkswagen dealer database
  • Volkswagen workshops and spare parts suppliers
  • National vehicle databases
  • Police databases
  • Databases of insurance companies
  • Databases of private companies

Volkswagen models

Amarok
Arteon
Atlas
Beetle
Bora
Caddy
California
Caravelle
CC
Corrado
Crafter
Eos
Fox
Golf
Golf Plus
Golf Sportsvan
Golf SportWagen
ID.3
ID.4
ID.5
Iltis
Jetta
LT
Lupo
Multivan
New Beetle
Passat
Passat Alltrack
Passat CC
Phaeton
Polo
Rabbit
Routan
Santana
Scirocco
Sharan
T-Cross
T-Roc
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
Taigo
Taigun
Taro
Tarro
Tiguan
Touareg
Touran
Transporter
Up!
Vento
Viloran

Volkswagen VIN Number schema

Standard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
ISO 3779 WMI VDS VIS
EU & North America
more than 500 vehicles/year
WMI Vehicle Attributes Check Digit Model Year Plant Code Sequential Number
EU & North America
500 or fewer vehicles/year
WMI 9 Vehicle Attributes Check Digit Model Year Plant Code Manufacturer Identifier Sequential Number

Where is a VIN Number Located on a Volkswagen vehicle?

VIN can be found typically at these locations:

  • VIN embossed on a vehicle frame in the engine area
  • Windshield on the driver's side corner
  • Doorjamb at driver’s side
  • Vehicle documentation
    • Vehicle registration documents
    • Purchase contract
    • Insurance or Lease policy

More details can be found in Volkswagen VIN FAQ.

Volkswagen Vehicle Inspection

Also do not forget to physically check the technical condition of your Volkswagen vehicle. Either in an authorized Volkswagen service or by an experienced car mechanic.

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