Volkswagen Golf, Tiguan and Passat Options by VIN: The PR Codes That Matter
The Golf, Tiguan and Passat are sold in huge numbers, so two cars with the same badge can have very different equipment. The PR codes in the factory record settle it.
PR codes on a Volkswagen
Every Volkswagen is built to a list of three-character PR codes tied to its VIN. A trim name such as R-Line only tells part of the story — the codes show each option that was actually fitted. For the basics, see VW, Škoda and SEAT PR codes.
Real PR codes from Golf, Tiguan and Passat records
- PXD — IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights (Golf)
- PDD — DCC adaptive chassis control (Golf, Passat)
- PS1 — electric tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof (Golf)
- KA6 — front and rear cameras with two side cameras (Tiguan)
- WN3 — assistance package with adaptive cruise control ACC (Tiguan)
- ZMF — Discover Pro navigation system (Passat)
- A9I — R-Line equipment (Tiguan, Golf)
- 1M5 — trailer hitch preparation (Tiguan, Passat)
Why the codes beat the badge
An R-Line badge does not tell you whether a car has DCC, matrix headlights or the camera package. A code can also mean something different on another model: in our records, PH1 is an ergoComfort seat with massage on a Passat, but air conditioning on a Polo. The factory record shows what your car has.
Decode your Volkswagen by VIN
Enter the 17-character VIN — on a Golf or Passat it usually starts with WVW, on a Tiguan with WVG — and we return every PR code with a plain description.