# # ## ## # #### #### # # # #### # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # #### #### # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ### # # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # #### #### # # # #### # ####### # # # # # # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # #### # # # # # # # # # # # # ## # # # ####### # # # # # ####### VW Chassis Codes The following list should assist you with what vehicles are included in each production run. Initial dates are for introduction in the North American market. Chassis Generation Vehicle Mfg. Years ---------------------------------------------------------- A 1 Rabbit 1975-1984 Rabbit Convertible 1979-1984 Cabriolet 1985-1993 Scirocco/MkI 1974-1981 Jetta/MkI 1980-1984 Scirocco/MkII 1982-1992* Rabbit Pickup/Caddy 1980-1984 A 2 Golf 1985-1992 Jetta/MkII 1985-1992 Corrado 1990-1994 A 3 Golf 1993-1999.5 Jetta/MkIII 1993-1999.5 Cabrio 1995-1997 A 4 Golf 1995.5- Jetta/MkIV 1999.5- B 1 Dasher 1973-1981 B 1m Fox 1987-1993 B 2 Quantum 1982-1988 B 3 Passat 1990-1994 B 4 Passat 1995-1997 B 5 Passat 1998- includes B5.5 Notes: (*) -------------------------------------------- 1989 Scirocco/MkII Canada and Europe only 1990-91 Scirocco/MkII Europe only 1992 Scirocco/MkII - Germany only In general, some folks use the following when referring to non-Scirocco models: Mk1 (Mark 1) = A1 Mk2 (Mark 2) = A2 Mk3 (Mark 3) = A3 But "Mark" or "Mk" is also used to designate a body (vs. chassis) design. So in the Scirocco, there were Mk1 and Mk2 body styles on the A1 chassis.