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Free Volkswagen Golf V 3 Doors VIN Decoder

Decode your Volkswagen Golf V 3 Doors VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 13 variants (2003–2008). No registration.

2003–2008 13 variants Hatchback PetrolDiesel
Volkswagen Golf V 3 Doors
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Volkswagen Golf V 3 Doors specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Golf V 3 Doors variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (170 HP) 2003–2008 Petrol 1.4 L 168 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (170 HP) 2003–2008 Diesel 2.0 L 168 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L FSI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 2003–2008 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2003–2008 Petrol 1.4 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2003–2008 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP) 2003–2008 Petrol 1.4 L 121 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2003–2008 Petrol 1.6 L 113 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L FSI 6MT FWD (115 HP) 2003–2008 Petrol 1.6 L 113 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) 2003–2008 Diesel 1.9 L 103 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.4L FSI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 2003–2008 Petrol 1.4 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 2003–2008 Diesel 1.9 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 2003–2008 Petrol 1.4 L 74 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L SDI 6MT FWD (75 HP) 2003–2008 Diesel 2.0 L 74 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —

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Volkswagen Golf V 3 Doors VIN FAQ

What does a Volkswagen Golf V 3 Doors VIN tell you?+
A Volkswagen Golf V 3 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 V 3 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 V 3 Doors made?+
Our database covers the Volkswagen Golf V 3 Doors for model years 2003–2008, across 13 variants.
Is the Volkswagen Golf V 3 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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