NHTSA vPIC Data for Volkswagen
Volkswagen VIN Decoder
Free VIN lookup for Volkswagen cars, trucks, and SUVs, pulled live from the official NHTSA vPIC database — model, model year, engine, trim, and manufacturer codes.
Volkswagen Models on File with NHTSA
NHTSA's vPIC database lists 40 Volkswagen models across all model years it has on record, including:
- Arteon
- Atlas
- Atlas Cross Sport
- Beetle
- Cabrio
- CABRIOLET
- CC
- Corrado
- Dasher
- e-Golf
- Eos
- EuroVan
- FOX
- GLI
- Golf
- Golf Alltrack
- Golf GTI
- Golf III
- Golf R
- Golf SportWagen
- GTI
- ID. Buzz
- ID.4
- Jetta
- Jetta GLI
- Jetta SportWagen
- Jetta Wagon
- KOMBI
- Passat
- Phaeton
- Quantum
- R32
- Rabbit
- Routan
- Scirocco
- Taos
- Tiguan
- Tiguan Limited
- Touareg
- Vanagon
Volkswagen WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) Codes
The first three characters of a VIN are the WMI, identifying the manufacturer, country, and vehicle type. NHTSA has 11 WMI codes on file for Volkswagen:
| WMI | Country | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1V1 | UNITED STATES (USA) | Truck |
| 1V2 | UNITED STATES (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| 1VW | UNITED STATES (USA) | Passenger Car |
| 3VV | MEXICO | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| 3VW | MEXICO | Passenger Car |
| 9BW | MEXICO | Passenger Car |
| WV1 | GERMANY | Truck |
| WV2 | GERMANY | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| WV3 | GERMANY | Incomplete Vehicle |
| WVG | GERMANY | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| WVW | GERMANY | Passenger Car |
Vehicle Types NHTSA Has On File for Volkswagen
Volkswagen VIN Decoder — FAQ
How do I decode a Volkswagen VIN for free?
Enter the 17-character VIN in the field above and press "Decode Volkswagen VIN." You'll be taken to our decoder, which queries the official NHTSA vPIC API and returns model, model year, engine, trim, body style, and more — free, with no signup.
What information can I get from a Volkswagen VIN?
A Volkswagen VIN decode typically reveals the model, model year, trim, engine type and displacement, body style, drive type, fuel type, plant of manufacture, and GVWR class — based on what Volkswagen reported to NHTSA for that vehicle.
Where is the VIN located on a Volkswagen?
On most Volkswagen vehicles, the VIN is stamped on a plate visible through the windshield on the driver's side of the dashboard, and on a sticker inside the driver's door jamb. It's also printed on the title, registration, and insurance card.
Is this Volkswagen VIN decoder accurate?
Yes. It queries NHTSA's vPIC (Vehicle Product Information Catalog) database directly — the same federal database Volkswagen and other manufacturers submit vehicle specification data to.