VIN Decoder Results

WVWVF7AU1JW067297

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

VOLKSWAGEN

Vehicle Model

Golf R

Vehicle Trim

Base

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

WVWVF7AU*JW

Manufacturer Name

VOLKSWAGEN AG

Model Year

2018

Plant City

WOLFSBURG

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

GERMANY

Trim2

w/ DCC & Nav

Base Price ($)

39785.00

Body Class

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Wheel Base (inches) From

103.50

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Number Of Wheels

Wheel Size Front (inches)

Wheel Size Rear (inches)

Steering Location

Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Number Of Seats

Number Of Seat Rows

Transmission Style

Automatic

Transmission Speeds

Drive Type

AWD/All-Wheel Drive

Axles

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

2000

Displacement (CI)

122.0474881894

Displacement (L)

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Brake (hp) From

292.00

Other Engine Info

Gasoline(50-st);Emissions Certification Test Group: JVGAV02.0AUA Federal/California Emission Standard: Bin 125/ LEVII ULEV

Engine Manufacturer

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Advanced Front Airbags

Curtain Air Bag Locations

All Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Indirect

Active Safety System Note

Crash Optimized front end, Intelligent Crash Response System

Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Standard

Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)

Standard

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Standard

Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)

Standard

Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Standard

Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)

Standard

Backup Camera

Standard

Parking Assist

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)

Standard

VIN Breakdown

WVW World Manufacturer Identifier

VF7AU Vehicle Descriptor Section

1 Check Digit

JW067297 Vehicle Identifier Section

EPA Fuel Economy

City

22 MPG

Highway

29 MPG

Combined

25 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,750

CO2 Emissions

354.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Premium

Safety Recalls (4 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2018 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R

Source

NHTSA Database

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.

Consequence: If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28

Campaign: 18V803000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-

Campaign: 18V864000

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have b...

Consequence: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this reca

Campaign: 20V561000

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Owner Complaints (9)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

POWER TRAIN

"After starting the car and then beginning to drive, the transmission falls into neutral when it should have shifted from 1st to 2nd gear. In order to recover, the driver has to stop applying the accelerator and then wait a second or two for the rpm’s..."

ODI #11579064

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

"The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Golf R. The contact stated that the headlights had become significantly dim while driving due to moisture accumulation inside the headlights housing. The contact stated that the failure had reduced the visibility of..."

ODI #11567348

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