9BWVolkswagen
A VIN that starts with 9BW identifies a Volkswagen vehicle. Here is what that code tells you.
What 9BW tells you
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- South America
- Notes
- Volkswagen do Brasil
What the rest of the VIN means
The WMI (9BW) is only the first 3 of 17 characters. Characters 4–9 describe the model, body and engine; character 10 is the model year; and the last characters are the unique serial number.
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Frequently asked questions
What car has a VIN starting with 9BW?
A VIN that begins with 9BW was made by Volkswagen.
What country is VIN code 9BW?
The 9BW WMI is assigned to Volkswagen in Brazil.
How do I decode the rest of a VIN?
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WMI assignments follow the ISO 3780 / SAE standard. CarVinVin is independent and not affiliated with any manufacturer.