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1997 Volkswagen GTI VIN decoder
Decode any 1997 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 1997 Volkswagen GTI 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. 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 1997 Volkswagen GTI VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.
1997 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 | 52 | |
| VR6 | 2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · Gasoline | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 2-door | Puebla, Mexico | 41 |
| VR6 Drivers Ed. | 2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · Gasoline | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback | 2-door | Puebla, Mexico | 6 |
Sample 1997 Volkswagen GTI VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
3VWDB81H9VM
- 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: VVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWDB81HXVM
- 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: VVW2.0V8G2EL
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWGD81H1VM - VR6 Drivers Ed.
- Series
- VR6 Drivers Ed.
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWGD81H3VM - VR6 Drivers Ed.
- Series
- VR6 Drivers Ed.
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWGD81H7VM - VR6 Drivers Ed.
- Series
- VR6 Drivers Ed.
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWGD81H8VM - VR6 Drivers Ed.
- Series
- VR6 Drivers Ed.
- Trim
- VR6 Drivers Ed.
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWGD81H9VM - VR6 Drivers Ed.
- Series
- VR6 Drivers Ed.
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWGD81HXVM - VR6 Drivers Ed.
- Series
- VR6 Drivers Ed.
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H0VM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H1VM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H2VM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H3VM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H4VM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H5VM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H6VM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H7VM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H8VM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Trim
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81H9VM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Trim
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
3VWHD81HXVM - VR6
- Series
- VR6
- Body Class
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 2792
- Displacement CI
- 170.378293512
- Engine
- 2.792000L
- 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: VVW2.8V8GFGM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR