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Free Volkswagen New Beetle VIN Decoder

Decode your Volkswagen New Beetle VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 16 variants (1998+). No registration.

1998+ 16 variants PetrolDiesel
Volkswagen New Beetle
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Volkswagen New Beetle specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each New Beetle variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.8L Turbo 5MT RWD (150 HP) 2006 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.5L 5MT RWD (150 HP) 2006 Petrol 2.5 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 5MT RWD (115 HP) 2006 Petrol 2.0 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 6AT RWD (115 HP) 2006 Petrol 2.0 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT RWD (105 HP) 2006 Diesel 1.9 L 103 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT RWD (102 HP) 2006 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.4L 5MT RWD (75 HP) 2006 Petrol 1.4 L 74 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.3L V5 5MT FWD (170 HP) 1998 Petrol 2.3 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L Turbo 5MT FWD (150 HP) 1998 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 4AT FWD (115 HP) 1998 Petrol 2.0 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 1998 Petrol 2.0 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 4AT FWD (102 HP) 1998 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) 1998 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 4AT FWD (90 HP) 1998 Diesel 1.9 L 89 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1998 Diesel 1.9 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1998 Petrol 1.4 L 74 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

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The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Volkswagen New Beetle VIN FAQ

What does a Volkswagen New Beetle VIN tell you?+
A Volkswagen New Beetle 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 New Beetle?+
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 New Beetle made?+
Our database covers the Volkswagen New Beetle for model years 1998+, across 16 variants.
Is the Volkswagen New Beetle 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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