Free Volkswagen Golf VII 5 Doors VIN Decoder
Look up available Volkswagen Golf VII 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. 26 listed variants. Free, no registration.
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Checking your Volkswagen Golf VII 5 Doors identification
Golf VII five-door catalog
Choose the right specification
Volkswagen distinguishes Golf VII, 2012–2019, from the earlier Golf V and VI. In this decoder, the supported European AU example narrows the Golf family to Mk7. It does not certify that a car has five doors or establish a GTI, GTD, R or hybrid equipment specification.
- Compare the body and the full variant before using this five-door table.
- Check the vehicle’s model year and documents at a generation boundary rather than relying on first registration alone.
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 . Follow the edition and market stated for each source.
Volkswagen Golf VII 5 Doors specs by variant
All 26 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 9 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (150 HP) | 2017–2019 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (125 HP) | 2017–2019 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 123 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.0L TSI 6MT FWD (110 HP) | 2017–2019 | Petrol | 1.0 L | 108 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.0L TSI 5MT FWD (85 HP) | 2017–2019 | Petrol | 1.0 L | 84 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI ACT BlueMotion 6MT FWD (150 HP) | 2012–2017 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (150 HP) | 2012–2017 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (125 HP) | 2012–2017 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 123 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (110 HP) | 2012–2017 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 109 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI BlueMotion 5MT FWD (85 HP) | 2012–2017 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 84 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
Petrol · DCT 6 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (150 HP) | 2017–2019 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 148 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (125 HP) | 2017–2019 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 123 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI ACT BlueMotion 7AT FWD (150 HP) | 2012–2017 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 148 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (150 HP) | 2012–2017 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 148 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (125 HP) | 2012–2017 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 123 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (110 HP) | 2012–2017 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 109 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
Diesel · MANUAL 6 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L TDI 4MOTION 6MT AWD (150 HP) | 2017–2019 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | — | — |
| 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) | 2017–2019 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (115 HP) | 2017–2019 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 113 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (150 HP) | 2012–2017 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI 4Motion 6MT AWD (110 HP) | 2012–2017 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 109 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | — | — |
| 1.6L TDI BlueMotion 5MT FWD (110 HP) | 2012–2017 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 109 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
Diesel · DCT 4 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L TDI 7AT FWD (150 HP) | 2017–2019 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 148 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI 7AT FWD (115 HP) | 2017–2019 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 113 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 2.0L TDI BlueMotion 6AT FWD (150 HP) | 2012–2017 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 148 bhp | DCT 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (105 HP) | 2012–2017 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 109 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 1 variant
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L TSI 7AT FWD (110 HP) | 2017–2019 | Petrol | 1.0 L | 108 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | 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 VII 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.
| Code | Model family | Mapped generation |
|---|---|---|
| AU | Golf | Mk7 |
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 VII 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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