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Free Volkswagen Bora VIN Decoder

Decode your Volkswagen Bora VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 30 variants (1998–2005). No registration.

1998–2005 30 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
Volkswagen Bora
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Volkswagen Bora specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Bora variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.8L VR6 6MT (204 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 2.8 L 201 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.3L VR5 5AT (170 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 2.3 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
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 —
1.8L Turbo 5AT (150 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
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 — —
2.3L VR5 5MT (150 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 2.3 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5AT (130 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 129 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
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 — —
1.8L 5MT 4Motion (125 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.8 L 123 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
1.9L TDI 5AT (115 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
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 — —
2.0L 4AT (115 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 2.0 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
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 —
1.9L TDI 4AT FWD (110 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 109 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT (110 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 109 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT (105 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.6 L 103 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 4AT (100 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.6 L 99 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT (100 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.6 L 99 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5AT FWD (100 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 99 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT (100 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 99 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 4AT FWD (90 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 89 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp 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 — —
1.4L 5MT (75 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 1.4 L 74 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (68 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 67 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

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Volkswagen Bora VIN FAQ

What does a Volkswagen Bora VIN tell you?+
A Volkswagen Bora VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Volkswagen Bora?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Volkswagen Bora made?+
Our database covers the Volkswagen Bora for model years 1998–2005, across 30 variants.
Is the Volkswagen Bora VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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