1981 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — window sticker

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Built from official government records (NHTSA vPIC, EPA, NHTSA safety & recalls). Factory options with prices and the original Total MSRP exist only on the manufacturer’s sticker — everything below is the verified public record for this VIN. Blank fields mean the manufacturer didn’t encode that item for this VIN (common before 2016), not that the car lacks it.

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1981 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback · 5-door · Diesel
VIN 1VWGG9178BV074926
FINAL ASSEMBLY POINT: WESTMORELAND

Powertrain & mechanical

  • Engine4-cyl, 1.6 L
  • Horsepower52 hp
  • GVWRClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Standard safety equipment

Body & dimensions

  • Body styleHatchback/Liftback/Notchback
  • Doors5
  • Engine builderVWoA

Safety recalls (4)

  • Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
  • Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap

Top 3 of 4 campaigns shown. Check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

EPA Fuel Economy and Environment

No confident match in the EPA database for this exact powertrain (EPA data is keyed to year/make/model, not VIN, and starts at 1984). We’d rather show nothing than guess.

GOVERNMENT 5-STAR SAFETY RATINGS

This vehicle has not been rated by the government (NHTSA), or ratings could not be matched to this year/make/model.

Star ratings range from 1 to 5 stars (★★★★★) with 5 being the highest. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nhtsa.gov
Vehicle data: NHTSA vPIC · EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA safety ratings & recalls · Jul 23, 2026 · vincheck.me

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