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1996 Volkswagen Passat VIN decoder

Decode any 1996 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier WVW. The tenth character is T, the model-year code for 1996; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 2 of them appear here: B and E. The factory records place assembly at 2 plants, including Brussels, Belgium and Emden, Germany. One engine is recorded for this model year: 2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1996 Volkswagen Passat VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1996 Volkswagen Passat trims, engines and plants

4 build configurations across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorEmden, Germany60
GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagon4-doorEmden, Germany22
GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagon4-doorEmden, Germany11
GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorBrussels, Belgium7

Sample 1996 Volkswagen Passat VINs

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These are catalog sample VINs, not cars for sale. Choosing one puts it in the VIN field at the top of the page - replace it with the VIN of the car you are looking at.

VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlantAction
WVWEE83A8TE124955GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWEE83A8TE194956GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWEE83A9TE033290GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWEE83A9TE064393GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWEE83A9TE112927GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWEE83A9TE124222GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWEE83A9TE180886GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWEE83AXTB057759GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonBrussels, Belgium
WVWEE83AXTB170238GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonBrussels, Belgium
WVWEE83AXTE020547GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWEE83AXTE060739GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWEE83AXTE071014GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWEE83AXTE117554GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWEE83AXTE138680GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWEE83AXTE142258GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWEE83AXTE151557GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWEE83AXTE163000GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A0TE071012GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A0TE137641GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A0TE157310GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A0TE191943GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A1TE046250GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A1TE071231GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A1TE086490GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A2TE040215GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A2TE108500GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A2TE136622GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A3TE038280GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A3TE088810GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A3TE132241GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A3TE211649GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A3TE215037GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A4TE150134GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A5TE094303GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A5TE112881GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A5TE178749GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A6TE071631GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A6TE163208GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A6TE215016GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A7TE125387GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A7TE136566GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A7TE158972GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A8TE046309GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A8TE113300GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A8TE136155GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A9TE045833GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83A9TE094076GLX2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83AXTE039541GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83AXTE040429GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany
WVWFE83AXTE106753GLX · Wagon2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · GasolineWagonEmden, Germany

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

WVWEE83A8TE - GLX
Series
GLX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Emden
Plant Country
Germany
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
WVWEE83A9TE - GLX
Series
GLX
Trim
GLX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Emden
Plant Country
Germany
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
WVWEE83AXTB - GLX
Series
GLX
Trim
GLX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Brussels
Plant Country
Belgium
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
WVWEE83AXTE - GLX
Series
GLX
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Emden
Plant Country
Germany
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
WVWFE83A0TE - GLX · Wagon
Series
GLX
Trim
Wagon
Body Class
Wagon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Emden
Plant Country
Germany
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
WVWFE83A1TE - GLX · Wagon
Series
GLX
Trim
Wagon
Body Class
Wagon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Emden
Plant Country
Germany
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
WVWFE83A2TE - GLX · Wagon
Series
GLX
Trim
Wagon
Body Class
Wagon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Emden
Plant Country
Germany
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
WVWFE83A3TE - GLX
Series
GLX
Trim
GLX
Body Class
Wagon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Emden
Plant Country
Germany
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
WVWFE83A4TE - GLX
Series
GLX
Trim
GLX
Body Class
Wagon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Emden
Plant Country
Germany
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
WVWFE83A5TE - GLX · Wagon
Series
GLX
Trim
Wagon
Body Class
Wagon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Emden
Plant Country
Germany
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
WVWFE83A6TE - GLX · Wagon
Series
GLX
Trim
Wagon
Body Class
Wagon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Emden
Plant Country
Germany
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
WVWFE83A7TE - GLX · Wagon
Series
GLX
Trim
Wagon
Body Class
Wagon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Emden
Plant Country
Germany
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
WVWFE83A8TE - GLX
Series
GLX
Trim
GLX
Body Class
Wagon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Emden
Plant Country
Germany
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
WVWFE83A9TE - GLX
Series
GLX
Trim
GLX
Body Class
Wagon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Emden
Plant Country
Germany
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
WVWFE83AXTE - GLX · Wagon
Series
GLX
Trim
Wagon
Body Class
Wagon
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
2.771000
Engine Hp
172
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Plant City
Emden
Plant Country
Germany
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

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