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Free Volkswagen Phaeton VIN Decoder

Decode your Volkswagen Phaeton VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 11 variants (2002–2016). No registration.

2002–2016 11 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
Volkswagen Phaeton
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Volkswagen Phaeton specs by variant

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

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
6.0L W12 5AT AWD (450 HP) 2010–2016 Petrol 6.0 L 444 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
4.2L V8 6AT AWD (335 HP) 2010–2016 Petrol 4.2 L 330 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp
3.6L V6 FSI 6AT AWD (280 HP) 2010–2016 Petrol 3.6 L 276 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp
3.0L V6 TDI 6AT AWD (240 HP) 2010–2016 Diesel 3.0 L 236 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp
6.0L W12 5AT AWD (420 HP) 2002–2009 Petrol 6.0 L 414 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
4.2L V8 5AT AWD (335 HP) 2002–2009 Petrol 4.2 L 330 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
5.0L V10 TDI 6AT AWD (312 HP) 2002–2009 Diesel 4.9 L 308 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp
3.2L V6 6AT AWD (280 HP) 2002–2009 Petrol 4.9 L 276 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp
3.6L V6 6AT AWD (280 HP) 2002–2009 Petrol 4.9 L 276 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp
3.2L V6 6MT (241 HP) 2002–2009 Petrol 3.2 L 237 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD
3.0L V6 TDI 6AT AWD (224 HP) 2002–2009 Diesel 3.0 L 221 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp

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

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Volkswagen Phaeton VIN FAQ

What does a Volkswagen Phaeton VIN tell you?+
A Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Phaeton?+
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 Phaeton made?+
Our database covers the Volkswagen Phaeton for model years 2002–2016, across 11 variants.
Is the Volkswagen Phaeton 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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