Volkswagen Amarok VIN Decoder

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

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How to use the decoder

01

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 Volkswagen Amarok

Looking at a model Volkswagen Amarok? Enter its 17-character VIN here and the free decoder tells you the manufacturer, the model year and the manufacturing country. Versions in our data for the car Volkswagen Amarok: 4, spread across the years 2010 - 2022. The first three characters identify the manufacturer and region, the 10th stands for the model year, and the 11th often marks the 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. When you look at a car Volkswagen Amarok, compare the VIN stamped or printed on the vehicle with the one in the registration papers, character by character. A single differing character is a reason to ask questions.

Volkswagen Amarok versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Volkswagen Amarok I Double Cab2010 - 2016-140 - 180 hp
Volkswagen Amarok I Single Cab2010 - 2016-140 - 180 hp
Volkswagen Amarok I Double Cab (facelift 2016)2016 - 2020-163 - 258 hp
Volkswagen Amarok II2022-150 - 302 hp

Model year characters for the Volkswagen Amarok

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Volkswagen Amarok, with model years 2010 - 2022 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M
  • 2022N

What the VIN reveals about a Volkswagen Amarok

  • The manufacturer and brand (Volkswagen)
  • 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 Volkswagen Amarok

  • 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 Volkswagen Amarok 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 Volkswagen Amarok built?

Our data lists model years 2010 - 2022 across 4 versions of the Volkswagen Amarok. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Volkswagen Amarok?

It is the 10th character. For the Volkswagen Amarok the characters to expect are A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021), N (2022).

How many versions of the Volkswagen Amarok are in your data?

4 versions, with power up to 302 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where is the VIN located on the car Volkswagen Amarok?

The usual places are the dashboard just under the windshield, the frame of the driver's door and the registration document. Compare them with each other.

Does the free decoder show the accident history of the model Volkswagen Amarok?

No. Accident history is not part of the VIN. The decoder returns manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture, while damage records come from a paid vehicle history report.

Is decoding the VIN of the model Volkswagen Amarok free?

Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.