Volkswagen Passat CC VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Volkswagen Passat CC 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.

02

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 Passat CC

To check a car Volkswagen Passat CC, paste its 17-character VIN into the decoder below; you get the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture at no cost. Years in our data for the car Volkswagen Passat CC: 2008 - 2016. Versions: 2 in total. 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. Count the characters on the car Volkswagen Passat CC: a VIN has exactly 17 and never contains I, O or Q. Then check that the 10th character matches the stated model year.

Volkswagen Passat CC versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Volkswagen Passat CC I2008 - 2012-140 - 300 hp
Volkswagen CC I (facelift 2012)2012 - 2016-140 - 300 hp

Model year characters for the Volkswagen Passat CC

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Volkswagen Passat CC, with model years 2008 - 2016 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G

What the VIN reveals about a Volkswagen Passat CC

  • 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 Passat CC

  • 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 Passat CC 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 Passat CC built?

Our data lists model years 2008 - 2016 across 2 versions of the Volkswagen Passat CC. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Volkswagen Passat CC?

It is the 10th character. For the Volkswagen Passat CC the characters to expect are 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016).

How many versions of the Volkswagen Passat CC are in your data?

2 versions, with power up to 300 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where can I read the VIN on a car Volkswagen Passat CC?

Stand outside the car and look through the windshield at the lower corner on the driver's side. You can also open the driver's door and check the frame, or read it from the registration document.

Does the free decoder show the accident history of the model Volkswagen Passat CC?

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.

Can I decode a VIN of the model Volkswagen Passat CC without an account?

Yes. The decoder is free and open to everyone, so no account, login or registration is required.