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Free Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors VIN Decoder

Decode your Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 13 variants (1992–1997). No registration.

1992–1997 13 variants Hatchback PetrolDiesel
Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors
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Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Golf III 5 Doors variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.9L VR6 Syncro 5MT AWD (190 HP) 1992–1997 Petrol 2.9 L 188 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.8L V6 VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP) 1992–1997 Petrol 2.8 L 172 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 1992–1997 Petrol 2.0 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) 1992–1997 Diesel 1.9 L 109 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1992–1997 Petrol 1.6 L 99 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1992–1997 Petrol 1.8 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1992–1997 Diesel 1.9 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1992–1997 Petrol 1.6 L 74 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1992–1997 Petrol 1.8 L 74 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1992–1997 Diesel 1.9 L 74 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1992–1997 Diesel 1.9 L 63 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1992–1997 Diesel 1.9 L 63 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1992–1997 Petrol 1.4 L 59 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —

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Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors VIN FAQ

What does a Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors VIN tell you?+
A Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors 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 Golf III 5 Doors?+
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 Golf III 5 Doors made?+
Our database covers the Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors for model years 1992–1997, across 13 variants.
Is the Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors 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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