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Volkswagen VIN Decoder | Check Any Used VW

Decode any Volkswagen VIN for free. Golf, Polo, Tiguan, Passat. Identify the exact model, check Dieselgate status, and access the full vehicle history.

What is a Volkswagen VIN?

Decode any Volkswagen VIN for free. Golf, Polo, Tiguan, Passat. Identify the exact model, check Dieselgate status, and access the full vehicle history.

Volkswagen vehicles are manufactured in Allemagne. Each 17-character VIN uniquely identifies your Volkswagen and allows you to trace its complete history.

Volkswagen VIN Example

WVWZZZAUZJW123456

WVW

= Volkswagen

Volkswagen WMI Codes: Identify Origin

The first 3 characters of the VIN (WMI) identify the manufacturer and vehicle type. Here are the most common Volkswagen WMI codes.

WMI CodeDescription
WVWVolkswagen (Germany)
WV2Volkswagen commercial (Transporter, Caddy)
3VWVolkswagen (Mexico, Golf, Jetta)
WV1Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Where to Find the VIN on a Volkswagen?

Windshield

Driver side, bottom left.

Door frame

B-pillar driver side, manufacturer label.

Engine compartment

Front crossmember or strut tower.

Registration card

Field E of the registration certificate.

Most Checked Volkswagen Models

Decode the VIN of any Volkswagen model. The decoder identifies the exact model, engine, and specifications.

Volkswagen Golf

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Volkswagen Polo

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Volkswagen Tiguan

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Volkswagen T-Roc

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Volkswagen Passat

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Volkswagen Touran

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Known Issues with Used Volkswagen Vehicles

Before buying a used Volkswagen, check for these common issues. The Automano report indicates if your vehicle is affected.

Timing chain (1.4 TSI)

Affected models: Golf 6, Polo 5, Tiguan 2008-2012

DSG7 gearbox (mechatronics)

Affected models: Golf 6/7, Polo, Tiguan

Pump injectors (1.9/2.0 TDI PD)

Affected models: Golf 5, Passat B6, Touran

AdBlue / SCR (2.0 TDI EA288)

Affected models: Golf 7, Tiguan, Passat post-2015

FAQ: Volkswagen VIN

Comment décoder un VIN Volkswagen ?

Un VIN Volkswagen commence par WVW (Allemagne) ou 3VW (Mexique). Les positions 7-8 indiquent le type de moteur. Le décodeur Automano identifie automatiquement le modèle, la motorisation et l'année.

Comment vérifier si une Volkswagen a été touchée par le Dieselgate ?

Les VW équipées du moteur EA189 (2.0 TDI, 1.6 TDI, 2008-2015) étaient concernées par le Dieselgate. Entrez le VIN dans le décodeur pour identifier le moteur exact et vérifier les rappels constructeur.

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