VIN database
2016 Volkswagen Golf VIN decoder
Decode any 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Golf VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier 3VW. The tenth character is G, the model-year code for 2016; 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: 1.8L · 4-cyl · 170 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 2016 Volkswagen Golf VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.
2016 Volkswagen Golf trims, engines and plants
| Series / Trim | Engine | Transmission | Body | Doors / seats | Plant | Sample VINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL | 1.8L · 4-cyl · 170 hp · Gasoline | Automatic · 6-spd | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 4-door | Puebla, Mexico | 72 |
| 1.8TSI Base, S | 1.8L · 4-cyl · 170 hp · Gasoline | Manual/Standard · 5-spd | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 4-door | Puebla, Mexico | 21 |
| 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL · Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL | 1.8L · 4-cyl · 170 hp · Gasoline | Automatic · 6-spd | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 4-door | Puebla, Mexico | 4 |
| 1.8TSI Base, S · Base, S | 1.8L · 4-cyl · 170 hp · Gasoline | Manual/Standard · 5-spd | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 4-door | Puebla, Mexico | 2 |
Sample 2016 Volkswagen Golf VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
3VW217AU4GM - 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
- Series
- 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 6
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.8
- Engine Hp
- 170.00
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1800.0
- Displacement CI
- 109.84273937051
- Engine
- 1.8L
- Engine KW
- 126.769000
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel: Gas (50-St); Emissions Certification Test Group: GVGAV02.0APA; Federal / California Emission Standard: PZEV II / Bin 2
- Other Restraint System Info
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- TPMS
- Indirect
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VW217AU5GM - 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
- Series
- 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 6
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.8
- Engine Hp
- 170.00
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1800.0
- Displacement CI
- 109.84273937051
- Engine
- 1.8L
- Engine KW
- 126.769000
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel: Gas (50-St); Emissions Certification Test Group: GVGAV02.0APA; Federal / California Emission Standard: PZEV II / Bin 2
- Other Restraint System Info
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- TPMS
- Indirect
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VW217AU6GM - 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
- Series
- 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 6
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.8
- Engine Hp
- 170.00
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1800.0
- Displacement CI
- 109.84273937051
- Engine
- 1.8L
- Engine KW
- 126.769000
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel: Gas (50-St); Emissions Certification Test Group: GVGAV02.0APA; Federal / California Emission Standard: PZEV II / Bin 2
- Other Restraint System Info
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- TPMS
- Indirect
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VW217AU7GM - 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
- Series
- 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 6
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.8
- Engine Hp
- 170.00
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1800.0
- Displacement CI
- 109.84273937051
- Engine
- 1.8L
- Engine KW
- 126.769000
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel: Gas (50-St); Emissions Certification Test Group: GVGAV02.0APA; Federal / California Emission Standard: PZEV II / Bin 2
- Other Restraint System Info
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- TPMS
- Indirect
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VW217AU8GM - 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
- Series
- 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 6
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.8
- Engine Hp
- 170.00
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1800.0
- Displacement CI
- 109.84273937051
- Engine
- 1.8L
- Engine KW
- 126.769000
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel: Gas (50-St); Emissions Certification Test Group: GVGAV02.0APA; Federal / California Emission Standard: PZEV II / Bin 2
- Other Restraint System Info
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- TPMS
- Indirect
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VW217AU9GM - 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
- Series
- 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 6
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.8
- Engine Hp
- 170.00
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1800.0
- Displacement CI
- 109.84273937051
- Engine
- 1.8L
- Engine KW
- 126.769000
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel: Gas (50-St); Emissions Certification Test Group: GVGAV02.0APA; Federal / California Emission Standard: PZEV II / Bin 2
- Other Restraint System Info
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- TPMS
- Indirect
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VW217AUXGM - 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
- Series
- 1.8 TSI Base, S, SE , SEL/TDI S, SE SEL
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Transmission Style
- Automatic
- Transmission Speeds
- 6
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.8
- Engine Hp
- 170.00
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV
- Plant City
- Puebla
- Plant Country
- Mexico
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1800.0
- Displacement CI
- 109.84273937051
- Engine
- 1.8L
- Engine KW
- 126.769000
- Engine Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel: Gas (50-St); Emissions Certification Test Group: GVGAV02.0APA; Federal / California Emission Standard: PZEV II / Bin 2
- Other Restraint System Info
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- TPMS
- Indirect
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR