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Look up vehicle identification numbers for all car makes and vehicle models, by year, from Volkswagen - VW. Decode VIN number information on the following makes and models:Volkswagen CC, Volkswagen Cabrio, Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Corrado, Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen EuroVan, Volkswagen Fox, Volkswagen GLI, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Phaeton, Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen R32, Volkswagen Rabbit, Volkswagen Routan, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Touareg, Volkswagen Touareg 2, Volkswagen Vanagon

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What is a VIN Number?

A VIN number is a 17 character alpha/numeric serial number unique to each vehicle, by manufacturer, make, model and year. Each character in the VIN number can be decoded to determine where the car was built, what year, which automotive features are included and more. Together, all the VIN numbers create a history about your Volkswagen - VW.

Where To Find The Vehicle Identification Number Tag
How to use this vehicle identification number information to decode your Volkswagen - VW VIN number: First, either find your VIN number on your vehicle registration or car title or in vehicle maintenance records from your dealer. Additionally, you can find the VIN at various locations on your car. Frequently you can find your VIN number in one of the following locations: on the driver's side door jam (sometimes on the passenger's side), under the windshield on the driver's side, near the firewall of the vehicle or on the steering column. Other places to search for a vehicle identification number include various locations under the hood of your car.

Learn how to find a VIN number on your car.

Now that you found your VIN Volkswagen - VW number, you can start to decode your car, truck or automobile. The first character The first character indicates the country where the vehicle was manufactured. The United States has a VIN code of 1 or 4, while countries such as Japan (J) are designated with letters. To decode your VIN number, simply match your VIN characters to the chart below. Search first to find the model year for your car, then, in order to check VIN number to determine your car history details, match the corresponding position of your vehicle ID number to each of the fields below.

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AIR COOLED BEETLE & KARMANN GHIA
MODEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR PLATE LOCATION
Chassis Number - On frame tunnel under rear seat.
Model Number - In front compartment behind spare wheel.
MODEL
BODY STYLE
Std Beetle,
Ghia
111
2 Dr Sedan Std w/o Sliding Roof
113
2 Dr Sedan Deluxe w/o Sliding Roof
115
2 Dr Sedan Std w/Sliding Roof
117
2 Dr Sedan Deluxe w/Sliding Roof
151
2 Dr Convertible 4 Seater
141
2 Seat Convertible Ghia
143
2 Seat Coupe Ghia
Super Beetle
113
2 Dr Sedan Deluxe w/o Sliding Roof
117
2 Dr Sedan Deluxe w/Sliding Roof
151
2 Dr Convertible Four Seater
YEAR MODEL & STARTING CHASSIS SERIAL NUMBER
YEAR MODEL
PRODUCTION DATE
CHASSIS NUMBER
1973
Bug (Std Beetle)
8-72
113 2000 001
12-72
113 2438 833
7-72
113 3200 000
Super Beetle
8-72
133 2000 001
12-72
133 2438 833
7-73
133 3200 000
Ghia
8-72
143 2000 001
12-72
143 2401 301
7-73
143 3200 000
1974
Bug (Std Beetle)
8-73
114 2000 001
12-73
114 2423 795
7-74
114 2999 000
Super Beetle
8-73
134 2000 001
12-73
134 2423 795
7-74
134 2999 000
8-73
144 2000 001
Ghia
7-74
144 2999 000
1975
Bug (Std Beetle)
8-74
115 2000 001
12-74
115 2143 743
7-75
115 2600 000
Super Beetle
8-74
135 2000 001
12-74
135 2143 743
7-75
135 2600 000
1976
Bug (Std Beetle)
8-75
116 2000 001
12-75
116 2068 454
Super Beetle
8-75
156 2000 001
12-75
156 2068 454
1977
Bug (Std Beetle)
8-76
117 2000 001
12-76
117 2063 700
Super Beetle
8-76
157 2000 001
12-76
157 2060 038
1978
Super Beetle (Conv)
8-77
158 2000 001
1979
Super Beetle (Conv)
8-78
159 2000 001
1980
Super Beetle (Conv)
8-79
159 2036 063
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AIR COOLED BEETLE & KARMANN GHIA (Cont.)
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION
On or near generator support flange.
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LISTING
NOTE 1: Serial numbers listed are from start to finish of engines produced each year.
NOTE 2: Horsepowers listed are DIN BHP.
MODEL YEAR
ENGINE NUMBER
HORSEPOWER
1973
AE0917264 thru AE1000000
48
AK0000001 thru AK0239364
48
1974
AH0101889 thru AH0500000
48
AK0239365 thru AK0239493
48
1975
AJ000001 thru AJ0059664
50
1976
AJ0059665 thru AJ0095936
50
1977
AJ0095936 thru AJ0119687
50
1978
AJ0119688 thru AJ0132850
50
1979
AJ0132851 thru AJ0143096
50
1980
AJ0143097 thru AJ0149567
50
VW WATER COOLED & VANAGON
YEAR MODEL
PRODUCTION DATE
CHASSIS NUMBER
1974
Dasher
5-73
3242000001
7-73
3242011946
8-73
3242011947
11-73
3242070237
12-73
3242119990
7-74
3242500000
1975
Dasher
8-74
3252000001
Rabbit
5-74
1753001592
7-74
1753025867
8-74
1753025868
Scirocco
2-74
5342000001
5-74
5342004118
7-74
5342014530
8-74
5352000001
1976
Dasher
8-75
3262000001
Rabbit
8-75
1763000001
Scirocco
8-75
5362000001
1977
Dasher
8-76
3272000001
Rabbit
8-76
1773000001
Scirocco
7-76
5372000001
1978
Dasher
8-77
3282000001
Rabbit
8-77
1783000001
Scirocco
8-77
5382000001
1979
Dasher
8-78
3292000001
Rabbit
Diesel
8-78
1793000001
Gas
5-78
1793750050
Scirocco
8-78
5392000001
1980
Dasher
8-79
32A0000001
Jetta
8-79
16A0000001
Pickup
8-79
17A0750001
Rabbit
Conv
8-79
15A080001
Sed
8-79
17A0750001
Scirocco
8-79
53A0000001
Vanagon
8-79
24A000001

VIN Decoder Abbreviations
Here are handy VIN abbreviations. In example, a 2dr, 4WD, conv, LE would convert to a two door, 4 wheel drive, convertible, limited edition. Some of the most common abbreviations: 2 Dr = Two Door | 4 Dr = 4 Door | 4WD = 4 Four Wheel Drive | AB = Air Bag | AT = Automatic Transmission | Auto = Automatic | AWD = All Wheel Drive | Cyl = Cylinder | Conv = Convertible | Cpe = Coupe | Dr = Door or Drive | FWD = Front Wheel Drive | HB = Hatchback | HP = Horsepower | HT = Hard Top | L = Litre | LE = Limited Edition | LWB = Long Wheel Base | MPH = Miles Per Hour | PU or P/U = Pickup | RWD = Rear Wheel Drive | SE = Special Edition | Sed = Sedan | Spd = Speed | Spt = Sport | ST = Standard Transmission | Std = Standard | w/ = with | w/o = with out

 

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