DIY Volkswagen Option Codes/VIN Decoding

Some people may already know these two things but I just found out about them last night so I figured I would share.

VIN Decoding

This one isn't too special, but you can punch your VIN# in on this site and it will give you some detailed information about your car.





Option Code Decoding

Somewhere in the trunk area of most/all Volkswagens is an ID tag that has lots of info about your specific car (engine ID, paint code, option codes). On my car (and I assume all MK6 GTI's) it is under the left side of the styrofoam U shaped thingy in the spare tire area.

I had trouble getting my styrofoam piece out due to my Unibrace XB but I managed to get good enough photos to read most of the info on the tag.



Some of the info seen here:
VIN: [blurred out]
Sales Model: 5K1 9W2
Engine Code: CBFA
Trans. Code: KZS
Paint Code: LA7T

This info is needed if you are using ElsaWin but can't lookup your car by VIN.





These are the option codes. You can enter them on this site to learn what they all mean.

Here are mine:
B0D = Component parts set, complying with vehicle type for USA (without California), various parts
C7I = Alloy wheels 7.5J x 18
G0K = 6-speed manual transmission
HX9 = All weather tires 225/40 R18 92H xl (NAR)
J1D = Battery 380 A (72 Ah)
D2L = 4-cyl. SI engine 2.0 l/147 kW (16V) turbo FSI, homogeneous base engine: T59/T61/TQ2/TU2/TD6/TN6/TT8
1AT = Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
1G1 = Space-saving spare wheel
2FJ = Leather trimmed multi-function sports steering wheel
1NL = Covers for alloy wheels
3U4 = Luggage compartment cover
5RR = Right exterior mirror: convex (US)
5SH = Left exterior mirror: flat (US)
TQ2 = 4-cylinder gasoline engine 2.0 L unit 06J.B
QG0 = Without service interval prolongation
8AY = Radio/navigation system
8GU = Alternator 140 A
8L6 = "diversity" window antenna
1KT = Disc brakes, rear (Geomet D)
1LV = Disc brakes, front
3FE = Electric slide/tilt sunroof with sun screen/sunblind
G05 = Front shock absorption
0GT = Emission standard SULEV
0Y2 = Tropical zones
4UM = Drivers and front passenger air bag, NAR with front passenger air bag deactivation (2-stage)
4X3 = Side air bag front with curtain air bag
4R4 = Power windows with comfort operation andcircuit breaker
4F6 = Central locking system "Keyless Entry" without deadlock (NAR)
N7F = Partially leather seat covering, fine embossed
5TX = Decorative inserts for special edition
9VE = Digital sound package
2JG = Body-colored bumpers
E2U = GTI "Co-Branding"
0AE = Front stabilizer
0BF = Rear stabilizer
2UC = Sports version
2G7 = Filler neck module 1 with insert
0YD = Weight range 4 installation control only, no requirement forecast

I see you have an option in your car for "Tropical Zones" it is the 0Y2 code. So I'm assuming your car was made not for the northern regions?

TDISteve said:

I see you have an option in your car for "Tropical Zones" it is the 0Y2 code. So I'm assuming your car was made not for the northern regions?

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Not sure what that means. I'm in New England. Definitely not a tropical zone...

edit: Found this -

(0Y1) Climatic zones: Standard climatic zones.
(0Y2) Climatic zones: Tropical zones.

funny - my car has the following code

0Y3 = Cold zones

I am near the middle of the Country in Kentucky

kaptaink said:

funny - my car has the following code

0Y3 = Cold zones

I am near the middle of the Country in Kentucky

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Remember guys....cars are often exchanged amongst dealers so that isn't always the case. It can be made for a dealership up in Boston but they may do a trade with a VW dealership in Miami. Stuff like that.

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I actually have one of these on its backing in the glove box. Good to know what the codes mean.

Here's the Volkswagen VIN decoder. But it shows options and extended tech info for US VINs only.

Thanks man.