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Free Volkswagen Passat Hatchback VIN Decoder

Look up available Volkswagen Passat Hatchback 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. 9 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1981–1987 9 variants Hatchback PetrolDiesel

Volkswagen Passat Hatchback specs by variant

All 9 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
2.2L 5MT FWD (136 HP)	1981–1987	Petrol	2.2 L	134 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)	1981–1987	Petrol	2.0 L	114 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.2L 5MT FWD (116 HP)	1981–1987	Petrol	2.2 L	114 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP)	1981–1987	Petrol	1.8 L	89 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP)	1981–1987	Petrol	1.6 L	74 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	FWD	—
1.6L 4MT FWD (72 HP)	1981–1987	Petrol	1.6 L	71 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	FWD	—
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP)	1981–1987	Petrol	1.3 L	59 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	FWD	—

Diesel · MANUAL 2 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
1.6L TD 5MT FWD (69 HP)	1981–1987	Diesel	1.6 L	68 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.6L D 4MT FWD (60 HP)	1981–1987	Diesel	1.6 L	54 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	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 Passat Hatchback 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
31	Passat	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 Passat Hatchback 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 Passat Hatchback VIN FAQ

What can a Volkswagen Passat Hatchback 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 Passat Hatchback identification number?+

Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.

What do the Volkswagen Passat Hatchback dates in this catalog mean?+

The source lists years 1981–1987 across 9 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 Passat Hatchback 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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