FAW Jetta VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your FAW Jetta to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the FAW Jetta

This page decodes the VIN of the car FAW Jetta. Enter the full 17-character code and the decoder names the manufacturer, the model year and the producing country. Our data for the model FAW Jetta covers the years 1991 - 2005, with versions in our data: 1. Body styles: Sedan; power: 101 hp. The VIN reveals the manufacturer, the model year and the country where the car was built. If the maker codes it, the 11th character also points to the assembly plant.

Nothing in the VIN reveals what happened to the car after it left the factory. Damage, mileage, theft entries and ownership changes are covered by a paid vehicle history report. Look at the VIN of the car FAW Jetta in more than one place. The number on the dashboard and the one on the door frame should agree with each other and with the paperwork.

FAW Jetta versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
FAW Jetta (19E)1991 - 2005Sedan70 - 101 hp

Model year characters for the FAW Jetta

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the FAW Jetta, with model years 1991 - 2005 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1991M
  • 1992N
  • 1993P
  • 1994R
  • 1995S
  • 1996T
  • 1997V
  • 1998W
  • 1999X
  • 2000Y
  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055

What the VIN reveals about a FAW Jetta

  • The manufacturer and brand (FAW)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used FAW Jetta

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your FAW Jetta VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the FAW Jetta built?

Our data lists model years 1991 - 2005 across 1 version of the FAW Jetta. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a FAW Jetta?

It is the 10th character. For the FAW Jetta the characters to expect are M (1991), N (1992), P (1993), R (1994), S (1995), T (1996), V (1997), W (1998), X (1999), Y (2000), 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005).

How many versions of the FAW Jetta are in your data?

1 version, in 1 body style, with power up to 101 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I look for the VIN if I want to decode the car FAW Jetta?

Use the number from the dashboard under the windshield or from the driver door frame, and check it against the registration document before entering all 17 characters in the decoder.

What can the free decoder not show for the model FAW Jetta?

It cannot show accidents, mileage, theft records or previous owners. The VIN does not contain that information; it is found in a paid vehicle history report.

Does the free VIN decoder for the model FAW Jetta require registration?

No registration is needed. You type in the VIN and get the manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture at no cost.