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Free Volkswagen Golf VI Variant VIN Decoder

Decode your Volkswagen Golf VI Variant VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 16 variants (2009–2013). No registration.

2009–2013 16 variants Estate PetrolDiesel
Volkswagen Golf VI Variant
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Volkswagen Golf VI Variant specs by variant

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

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 1.4 L 158 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (160 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 1.4 L 158 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP) 2009–2013 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp DCT 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2009–2013 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 1.4 L 121 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (122 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 1.4 L 121 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
1.2L TSI 6MT FWD (105 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 1.2 L 103 bhp MANUAL FWD —
1.2L TSI 6MT FWD (105 HP) BlueMotion 2009–2013 Petrol 1.2 L 103 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.2L TSI 7AT FWD (105 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 1.2 L 103 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) 2009–2013 Diesel 1.6 L 103 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) BlueMotion 2009–2013 Diesel 1.6 L 103 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L TDI 6MT 4Motion AWD (105 HP) 2009–2013 Diesel 1.6 L 103 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
1.6L TDI 7AT BlueMotion FWD (105 HP) 2009–2013 Diesel 1.6 L 103 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
1.6L TDI 7AT FWD (105 HP) 2009–2013 Diesel 1.6 L 103 bhp DCT 7sp FWD —
1.2L TSI 5MT FWD (85 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 1.2 L 84 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.4L 5MT FWD (80 HP) 2009–2013 Petrol 1.4 L 79 bhp MANUAL FWD —

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Volkswagen Golf VI Variant VIN FAQ

What does a Volkswagen Golf VI Variant VIN tell you?+
A Volkswagen Golf VI Variant 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 Variant?+
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 Variant made?+
Our database covers the Volkswagen Golf VI Variant for model years 2009–2013, across 16 variants.
Is the Volkswagen Golf VI Variant 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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