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Free Volkswagen Bora VIN Decoder

Look up available Volkswagen Bora vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 30 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1998–2005 30 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
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Model-family illustration. Body style and generation may differ. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, via Wikimedia Commons

Volkswagen Bora specs by variant

All 30 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · MANUAL 10 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.8L VR6 6MT (204 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 2.8 L 201 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.3L VR5 5MT (170 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 2.3 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8 Turbo 5MT (150 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.3L VR5 5MT (150 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 2.3 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 5MT 4Motion (125 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.8 L 123 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.0L 5MT (115 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 2.0 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L FSI 5MT (110 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.6 L 109 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT (105 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.6 L 103 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT (100 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.6 L 99 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.4L 5MT (75 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.4 L 74 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 4 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.3L VR5 5AT (170 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 2.3 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
1.8L Turbo 5AT (150 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.0L 4AT (115 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 2.0 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
1.6L 4AT (100 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.6 L 99 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
Diesel · MANUAL 11 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.9L TDI 6MT (150 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 6MT 4Motion (150 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
1.9L TDI 6MT (130 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 129 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 6MT 4Motion (130 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 129 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
1.9L TDI 6MT (115 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 114 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 6MT 4Motion (115 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 114 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
1.9L TDI 5MT (110 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 109 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT (100 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 99 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT (90 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT 4Motion (90 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (68 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 67 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 5 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.9L TDI 5AT (130 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 129 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5AT (115 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 4AT FWD (110 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 109 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5AT FWD (100 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 99 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 4AT FWD (90 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 89 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Reading your Volkswagen Bora result

These examples apply to supported European Volkswagen VINs with ZZZ in positions 4–6. Do not apply this table to a different market’s VIN layout.

ZZZ is a format clue

Our European Volkswagen decoder recognizes the ZZZ filler in positions 4–6 and reads the two-character Typ code in positions 7–8. ZZZ is not an engine or trim code. A VIN without this layout follows the other available decoding sources.

A platform can span more than one version

The Typ code identifies a model family and may narrow its generation. Some mappings span adjacent versions, such as the Passat B6/B7 family. Compare the decoded year, body and documents before selecting specifications.

Separate model year from first registration

The supported format can encode a model year at position 10. That can differ from the first registration date. Neither the model code nor the year supplies a complete factory-option list.

How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.

Using the Volkswagen Bora specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

Other Bora generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Volkswagen Bora VIN FAQ

What can a Volkswagen Bora VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Volkswagen Bora identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Volkswagen Bora dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1998–2005 across 30 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Volkswagen Bora VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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