Digit position in VIN

1

2

3

4

5

Germany

(all '80-'93 Golf/Rabbit convertibles were built in Germany)

Volkswagen AG

Passenger Car

Model Type:

A = 2 Door Base

B = 2 Door Custom (1992-1993)

C = 2 Door Custom (1980-1991)

D = 2 Door Carat

E = 2 Door Etienne Aigner (Limited Edition)

Engine Type:

A=Lowest Output, Gas:

1718cc 90hp 4 Cylinder; 1780cc 90hp 4 Cylinder

B=Lowest Output, Gas:

1780cc 94hp 4 Cylinder; Digifant II

C=Lowest Output, Gas:

1780cc 94hp 4 Cylinder; Digifant I

6

0 = Active (manual seatbelts)

5 = Active w/ driver air bag 

*Rabbit Convertible

*Cabriolet

*Golf I Cabriolet

VW Internal Code

Model Year:

B - 1981

C - 1982

D - 1983

E - 1984

F - 1985

G - 1986

H - 1987

J - 1988

K - 1989

L - 1990

M - 1991

N - 1992

P - 1993

K = Osnabrück

(all '79-'93 Cabriolets were assembled at Karmann's factory in Osnabrück, Germany)

NOTE: VINs outside North America, and the VINs found stamped into the rain tray of all Cabriolets, contain four "Z"s: these are merely filler digits due to locations outside of North America not requiring this information in their VINs.

Digit position in VIN

1-2

3

4

5

6-10

Rabbit Convertible

1980

0 = Active (manual seatbelts)

VW Internal Code