Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Identification Codes

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The official VIN for title and registration purposes is stamped on a metal plate and fastened to the instrument panel. It is positioned close on the left-hand side of the vehicle and is visible from the outside.

The vehicle identification number is also located on a vehicle certification label which is mounted on the bottom of the 'B' Post.







Vehicle Identification Number (Example)







World Manufacturer Identifier







Market, Restraint system

VIN position 2

VIN code Description
A Rest of the world with twin air bags, side air bags and curtain air bags

Transmission, Steering Code

VIN Position 3

VIN code Description
A Automatic LHS
B Manual LHS
C Automatic RHS
D Manual RHS
E FWD Automatic LHS
F FWD Manual LHS
G FWD Automatic RHS
H FWD Manual RHS

Body Code

VIN Position 4

VIN code Description
51 4-Door, 5 seat saloon (High)
52 4-Door, 5 seat saloon (Entry)
53 4-Door, 5 seat saloon (Sports)
54 5-Door, 5 seat wagon (High)
55 5-Door, 5 seat wagon (Entry)
56 5-Door, 5 seat wagon (Sports)

Engine Emission System

VIN Position 5

VIN code Description
L Emission control system 3.0L
M Emission control system 2.5L
S Emission control system 2.0L
T Emission control system 2.0L diesel

Check Digit

VIN Position 6

VIN code Description
0 - 9 or X Calculated in accordance with american standard CFR part 565

Model Year

VIN Position 7

VIN code Description
1 2001 Model Year
2 2002 Model Year
3 2003 Model Year
4 2004 Model Year

Assembly Plant and Model Line

VIN Position 8

VIN code Description
W Halewood 3.0L
X Halewood 2.5L
Y Halewood 2.0L
6 Halewood 2.0L diesel

Production Sequence Number

VIN Position 9

Sequence Number
C00001 - C99999
D00001 - D99999
E00001 - E99999
J00001 - J99999
K00001 - K99999
S00001 - S99999
T00001 - T99999
V00001 - V99999