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1997 Volkswagen Golf VIN decoder
Decode any 1997 Volkswagen Golf VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.
Every sample 1997 Volkswagen Golf VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier 3VW. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, M here. The factory records place assembly at Puebla, Mexico. One engine is recorded for this model year: 2.0L · 4-cyl · 115 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Volkswagen Golf VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.
1997 Volkswagen Golf trims, engines and plants
| Series / Trim | Engine | Body | Doors / seats | Plant | Sample VINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL / TDI | 2.0L · 4-cyl · 115 hp · Gasoline | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 4-door | Puebla, Mexico | 37 |
| Jazz | 2.0L · 4-cyl · 115 hp · Gasoline | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 4-door | Puebla, Mexico | 22 |
| K2 | 2.0L · 4-cyl · 115 hp · Gasoline | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 4-door | Puebla, Mexico | 19 |
| GL / TDI · GL | 2.0L · 4-cyl · 115 hp · Gasoline | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 4-door | Puebla, Mexico | 8 |
| TREK | 2.0L · 4-cyl · 115 hp · Gasoline | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 4-door | Puebla, Mexico | 8 |
| TREK · Trek | 2.0L · 4-cyl · 115 hp · Gasoline | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 4-door | Puebla, Mexico | 3 |
| GL / TDI · GL | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 4-door | Puebla, Mexico | 1 | |
| K2 | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 4-door | Puebla, Mexico | 1 |
Sample 1997 Volkswagen Golf VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
3VWFA81H0VM - GL / TDI
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- 51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8GKEM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFA81H2VM - GL / TDI · GL
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Engine Model
- TDI
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L TDI
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- 51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8GKEM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Turbo
- Yes
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFA81H3VM - GL / TDI
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- 51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8GKEM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFA81H4VM - GL / TDI
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- 51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8GKEM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFA81H5VM - GL / TDI
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- 51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8GKEM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFA81H8VM - GL / TDI
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- 51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8GKEM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFA81H9VM - GL / TDI · GL
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Engine Model
- TDI
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L TDI
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- 51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8GKEM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Turbo
- Yes
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFA81HXVM - GL / TDI
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- 51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8GKEM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFB81H0VM - GL / TDI
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Cal., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFB81H1VM - GL / TDI
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Cal., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFB81H3VM - GL / TDI
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Cal., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFB81H4VM - GL / TDI · GL
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Engine Model
- TDI
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L TDI
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Cal., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Turbo
- Yes
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFB81H7VM - GL / TDI
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Cal., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFB81H8VM - GL / TDI · GL
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Engine Model
- TDI
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L TDI
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Cal., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Turbo
- Yes
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFB81H9VM - GL / TDI
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Cal., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFB81HXVM - GL / TDI
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Cal., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWFJ01H4VM - GL / TDI · GL
- Series
- GL / TDI
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Model
- TDI
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Engine
- TDI
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Turbo
- Yes
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWKA81H0VM - K2
- Series
- K2
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- 51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8GKEM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWKA81H1VM - K2
- Series
- K2
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- 51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8GKEM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWKA81H2VM - K2
- Series
- K2
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1984
- Displacement CI
- 121.071108283
- Engine
- 1.984000L
- Engine KW
- 85.7555
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- 51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW2.0V8GKEM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR