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1997 Volkswagen Passat VIN decoder
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Every sample 1997 Volkswagen Passat VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier WVW. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; 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. 2 engines are recorded for this model year, including 1.9L · 4-cyl · 90 hp · Diesel and 2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Volkswagen Passat VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.
1997 Volkswagen Passat trims, engines and plants
| Series / Trim | Engine | Body | Doors / seats | Plant | Sample VINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLS / TDI | 1.9L · 4-cyl · 90 hp · Diesel | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Brussels, Belgium | 43 |
| GLX | 2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Brussels, Belgium | 30 |
| GLX · Wagon | 2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · Gasoline | Wagon | 4-door | Emden, Germany | 10 |
| GLS / TDI · GLS | 1.9L · 4-cyl · 90 hp · Diesel | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Brussels, Belgium | 8 |
| GLX | 2.8L · 6-cyl · 172 hp · Gasoline | Wagon | 4-door | Emden, Germany | 8 |
| GLS / TDI · Wagon | 1.9L · 4-cyl · 90 hp · Diesel | Wagon | 4-door | Emden, Germany | 1 |
Sample 1997 Volkswagen Passat VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
WVWEE83A0VB - GLX
- Series
- GLX
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWEE83A1VB - GLX
- Series
- GLX
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWEE83A2VB - GLX
- Series
- GLX
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWEE83A3VB - GLX
- Series
- GLX
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWEE83A4VB - GLX
- Series
- GLX
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWEE83A5VB - GLX
- Series
- GLX
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWEE83A6VB - GLX
- Series
- GLX
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWEE83A7VB - GLX
- Series
- GLX
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWEE83A8VB - GLX
- Series
- GLX
- Trim
- GLX
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWEE83A9VB - GLX
- Series
- GLX
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWEE83AXVB - GLX
- Series
- GLX
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWFE83A0VE - GLX
- Series
- GLX
- Trim
- GLX
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWFE83A1VE - GLX · Wagon
- Series
- GLX
- Trim
- Wagon
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWFE83A2VE - GLX · Wagon
- Series
- GLX
- Trim
- Wagon
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWFE83A3VE - GLX · Wagon
- Series
- GLX
- Trim
- Wagon
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWFE83A4VE - GLX · Wagon
- Series
- GLX
- Trim
- Wagon
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWFE83A5VE - GLX · Wagon
- Series
- GLX
- Trim
- Wagon
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWFE83A7VE - GLX
- Series
- GLX
- Trim
- GLX
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWFE83A8VE - GLX · Wagon
- Series
- GLX
- Trim
- Wagon
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWFE83A9VE - GLX
- Series
- GLX
- Trim
- GLX
- Body Class
- Wagon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 2.792000
- 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
- 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
WVWGG83A0VB - GLS / TDI
- Series
- GLS / TDI
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 1.896000
- Engine Hp
- 90
- Fuel Type Primary
- Diesel
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- VOLKSWAGEN AG
- Plant City
- Brussels
- Plant Country
- Belgium
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 1896
- Displacement CI
- 115.701018803
- Engine
- 1.896000L
- Engine KW
- 67.1130
- 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: VVW1.9V6DKYM
- Other Restraint System Info
- Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR