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VW VIN Decoder

Version 2.0 - additionally covers 1965-1979

I've put this together as a little exercise in JavaScript Arrays.

Enter the VIN/Chassis number of your Volkswagen into the VIN box at the top, tab out of the field and the information about it will be displayed below. It should work for most VW cars with a 17 digit VIN code (built after 1980) and those with a 9- or 10-digit VIN built after 1965. The information encoded in the VIN between 1965 and 1980 is much more limited, though.

The data behind it was gathered from the rec.autos.vw FAQ and elsewhere on the web, so it may not be entirely accurate and/or with info missing in some cases. If you have any corrections, please let me know.


VIN
Region
Manufacturer
Car Type
Body Style
Engine
Restraint
Model
Year
Assembly Plant
Serial #  
 
Summary
 

Usage Notes:

'Z' is used by VW as a 'filler' character in VIN codes. This means the information for that particular part of the VIN is not provided. You'll see them come up as 'undefined' in the VIN Decoder.

Manufacturing years run from August to July. So you may have a car manufactured in October 1992, that appears to be made in 1993 according to the VIN.




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