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1996 Volkswagen GTI VIN decoder
Decode any 1996 Volkswagen GTI 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 1996 Volkswagen GTI VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier 3VW. The tenth character is T, the model-year code for 1996; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, M here. The factory records place assembly at Puebla, Mexico. 2 engines are recorded for this model year, including 2.0L · 4-cyl · 115 hp · Gasoline and 2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1996 Volkswagen GTI VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.
1996 Volkswagen GTI trims, engines and plants
| Series / Trim | Engine | Body | Doors / seats | Plant | Sample VINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L · 4-cyl · 115 hp · Gasoline | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 2-door | Puebla, Mexico | 68 | |
| VR6 | 2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · Gasoline | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 2-door | Puebla, Mexico | 32 |
Sample 1996 Volkswagen GTI VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
3VWDA81H9TM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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: TVW2.0V8GKEM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWDA81HXTM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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: TVW2.0V8GKEM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWDB81H2TM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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
- 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: TVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWDB81H3TM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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: TVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWDB81H4TM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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: TVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWDB81H6TM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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: TVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWDB81H7TM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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: TVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWDB81H8TM
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.984000
- Engine Hp
- 115
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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: TVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H0TM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.771000
- Engine Hp
- 172
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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
- 2771
- Displacement CI
- 169.096794886
- Engine
- 2.771000L
- Engine KW
- 128.2604
- 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: TVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H1TM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.771000
- Engine Hp
- 172
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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
- 2771
- Displacement CI
- 169.096794886
- Engine
- 2.771000L
- Engine KW
- 128.2604
- 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: TVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H2TM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.771000
- Engine Hp
- 172
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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
- 2771
- Displacement CI
- 169.096794886
- Engine
- 2.771000L
- Engine KW
- 128.2604
- 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: TVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H3TM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.771000
- Engine Hp
- 172
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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
- 2771
- Displacement CI
- 169.096794886
- Engine
- 2.771000L
- Engine KW
- 128.2604
- 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: TVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H4TM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Trim
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.771000
- Engine Hp
- 172
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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
- 2771
- Displacement CI
- 169.096794886
- Engine
- 2.771000L
- Engine KW
- 128.2604
- 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: TVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H5TM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.771000
- Engine Hp
- 172
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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
- 2771
- Displacement CI
- 169.096794886
- Engine
- 2.771000L
- Engine KW
- 128.2604
- 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: TVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H6TM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.771000
- Engine Hp
- 172
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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
- 2771
- Displacement CI
- 169.096794886
- Engine
- 2.771000L
- Engine KW
- 128.2604
- 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: TVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H7TM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.771000
- Engine Hp
- 172
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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
- 2771
- Displacement CI
- 169.096794886
- Engine
- 2.771000L
- Engine KW
- 128.2604
- 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: TVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H8TM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.771000
- Engine Hp
- 172
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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
- 2771
- Displacement CI
- 169.096794886
- Engine
- 2.771000L
- Engine KW
- 128.2604
- 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: TVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H9TM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.771000
- Engine Hp
- 172
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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
- 2771
- Displacement CI
- 169.096794886
- Engine
- 2.771000L
- Engine KW
- 128.2604
- 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: TVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81HXTM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.771000
- Engine Hp
- 172
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 2
- 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
- 2771
- Displacement CI
- 169.096794886
- Engine
- 2.771000L
- Engine KW
- 128.2604
- 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: TVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR