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Decode your Volkswagen Golf VI 5 Doors VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 16 variants (2008–2012). No registration.

2008–2012 16 variants Hatchback PetrolDiesel
Volkswagen Golf VI 5 Doors
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Volkswagen Golf VI 5 Doors specs by variant

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

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.4 L 158 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (160 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.4 L 158 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
1.8L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.8 L 158 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 4MOTION 6MT AWD (140 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp DCT 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.4 L 121 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (122 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.4 L 121 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 2.0 L 109 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (110 HP) 2008–2012 Diesel 2.0 L 109 bhp DCT 6sp FWD —
1.2L TSI 6MT FWD (105 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.2 L 104 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.2L TSI 7AT FWD (105 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.2 L 104 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 7AT FWD (102 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
1.2L TSI 5MT FWD (85 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.2 L 84 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (80 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.4 L 79 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —

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Volkswagen Golf VI 5 Doors VIN FAQ

What does a Volkswagen Golf VI 5 Doors VIN tell you?+
A Volkswagen Golf VI 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 VI 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 VI 5 Doors made?+
Our database covers the Volkswagen Golf VI 5 Doors for model years 2008–2012, across 16 variants.
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