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Free Volkswagen Golf VI 5 Doors VIN Decoder

Look up available Volkswagen Golf VI 5 Doors 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. 16 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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2008–2012 16 variants Hatchback PetrolDiesel

Checking your Volkswagen Golf VI 5 Doors identification

Golf VI five-door catalog; no automatic Mk5 from 1K

Choose the right specification

Volkswagen’s Golf VI reference covers 2008–2012 and explicitly gives factory code 1K. It shares the PQ35 platform with its predecessor. A lookup that resolves 1K as Golf has not yet identified the exact generation, engine or door count; this page therefore treats those as separate checks.

Confirm the generation and five-door body using the car and its documents.
Do not treat a 1K match as evidence that a Golf VI is actually a Golf V.

Model references are linked below. Code examples describe this tool’s coverage and are not manufacturer certification.

An older Volkswagen may need a different manual

Volkswagen UK points to the windscreen and the service book for the VIN. Its manual page directs owners of cars registered before 2018 to a retailer for the correct edition. If an older Golf VIN is not accepted by that portal, this alone does not mean the VIN is invalid. Windscreen side and other markings must be checked in the matching manual.

Reference checked 13 September 2026. Follow the edition and market stated for each source.

Two different outputs behind “1.4 TSI”

Volkswagen’s Golf VI engine profile lists 1,390 cc 1.4 TSI versions at 90 kW / 122 PS and 118 kW / 160 PS for 2008–2012. The badge and displacement are shared; neither uniquely identifies the output.

Compare the advert with documented maximum engine power, preferably in kW, and the engine code from the vehicle’s original records. Do not convert a seller’s unspecified “horsepower” label into a confirmed specification.
Confirm the transmission, build period and five-door body separately. Matching the 1.4-litre engine family is only one part of selecting the appropriate catalogue variant.
If an advert combines 90 kW with 160 PS, ask the seller to resolve the discrepancy against the documents. Do not combine the power from one version with the economy or performance of the other.

Source: Volkswagen: Golf VI engine versions and original power units. Example checked 15 September 2026. These are document-checking steps, not a completed inspection of your car.

Volkswagen Golf VI 5 Doors specs by variant

All 16 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 7 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP)	2008–2012	Petrol	1.4 L	158 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
1.8L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP)	2008–2012	Petrol	1.8 L	158 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP)	2008–2012	Petrol	1.4 L	121 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
1.2L TSI 6MT FWD (105 HP)	2008–2012	Petrol	1.2 L	104 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP)	2008–2012	Petrol	1.6 L	101 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	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	—

Petrol · DCT 4 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (160 HP)	2008–2012	Petrol	1.4 L	158 bhp	DCT 7sp	FWD	—
1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (122 HP)	2008–2012	Petrol	1.4 L	121 bhp	DCT 7sp	FWD	—
1.2L TSI 7AT FWD (105 HP)	2008–2012	Petrol	1.2 L	104 bhp	DCT 7sp	FWD	—
1.6L 7AT FWD (102 HP)	2008–2012	Petrol	1.6 L	101 bhp	DCT 7sp	FWD	—

Diesel · MANUAL 3 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.0L TDI 4MOTION 6MT AWD (140 HP)	2008–2012	Diesel	2.0 L	138 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	—	—
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP)	2008–2012	Diesel	2.0 L	138 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
2.0L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP)	2008–2012	Diesel	2.0 L	109 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—

Diesel · DCT 2 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP)	2008–2012	Diesel	2.0 L	138 bhp	DCT 6sp	FWD	—
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (110 HP)	2008–2012	Diesel	2.0 L	109 bhp	DCT 6sp	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 Golf VI 5 Doors 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.

Examples recognized by this decoder, VIN positions 7–8
Code	Model family	Mapped generation
1K	Golf	Not resolved by this code

These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.

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 Golf VI 5 Doors 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.

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Volkswagen Golf VI 5 Doors VIN FAQ

What can a Volkswagen Golf VI 5 Doors 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 Golf VI 5 Doors identification number?+

What do the Volkswagen Golf VI 5 Doors dates in this catalog mean?+

The source lists years 2008–2012 across 16 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 Golf VI 5 Doors 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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