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Free Volkswagen Passat (US) VIN Decoder

Decode your Volkswagen Passat (US) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 8 variants (2012–2019). No registration.

2012–2019 8 variants PetrolDiesel
Volkswagen Passat (US)
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Volkswagen Passat (US) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Passat (US) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L TSI 6AT FWD (174 HP) 2019 Petrol — 172 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
3.6L V6 6AT FWD (280 HP) 2012–2019 Petrol 3.6 L 276 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.8L TSI 5MT FWD (170 HP) 2012–2019 Petrol 1.8 L 170 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L TSI 6AT FWD (170 HP) 2012–2019 Petrol 1.8 L 170 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.5L 5MT FWD (170 H 2012–2019 Petrol 2.5 L 170 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.5L 6AT FWD (170 HP) 2012–2019 Petrol 2.5 L 170 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP) 2012–2019 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp DCT 6sp FWD —
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2012–2019 Diesel 2.0 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —

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

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The VIN confirms the exact engine, gearbox and trim, exposes outstanding recalls, and verifies the car matches its paperwork, so you can be sure a used Passat (US) is what the advert claims before you buy.

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The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Volkswagen Passat (US) VIN FAQ

What does a Volkswagen Passat (US) VIN tell you?+
A Volkswagen Passat (US) 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 Passat (US)?+
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 Passat (US) made?+
Our database covers the Volkswagen Passat (US) for model years 2012–2019, across 8 variants.
Is the Volkswagen Passat (US) 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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