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 the vehicle certification label.
Scheme 4
Scheme 4: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
| Item Number | Description |
|---|
| 1 | VIN plate |
| 2 | Bar code label (America) |
| 3 | Vehicle identification label (Europe/rest of the world shown) |
Scheme 5
Scheme 5: Vehicle Identification Number (Typical)
| Item Number | Description |
|---|
| 1 | World manufacturer identifier |
| 2 | Market, air bag specification |
| 3 | Transmission and steering code |
| 4 | Body code |
| 5 | Emission control system |
| 6 | Check digit |
| 7 | Model year |
| 8 | Assembly plant, model line |
| 9 | Production sequence number |
Vehicle Identification Label
The vehicle certification label also contains a 17 character vehicle identification number. This number is used for warranty identification of the vehicle.
Scheme 6
Scheme 6: Vehicle Identification Label
| Item Number | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) number printed here when applicable |
| 2 | Vehicle identification number |
| 3 | Gross vehicle weight |
| 4 | Gross train weight |
| 5 | Maximum permitted front axle loading |
| 6 | Maximum permitted rear axle loading |
| 7 | Date of manufacture |
| 8 | Interior trim code |
| 9 | Paint code |
Scheme 7
| Item Number | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Maximum permitted front axle loading |
| 2 | Date of manufacture |
| 3 | Maximum permitted rear axle loading |
| 4 | Gross vehicle weight |
| 5 | Vehicle identification number |
| 6 | Type |
| 7 | Interior trim code |
| 8 | Paint code |
Scheme 8
| Item Number | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Date of manufacturer |
| 2 | Vehicle identification number |
| 3 | Interior trim code |
| 4 | Paint code |
Scheme 9
| Item Number | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Maximum permitted front axle loading |
| 2 | Date of manufacturer |
| 3 | Maximum permitted rear axle loading |
| 4 | Gross vehicle weight |
| 5 | Vehicle identification number |
| 6 | Paint code |
| 7 | Interior trim code |
| 8 | Type |
The official Vehicle Identification Number (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 VIN is also located on the vehicle certification label.
Scheme 10
Scheme 10: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
| Item Number | Description |
|---|
| 1 | VIN plate |
| 2 | Bar code label (USA) |
| 3 | VIN label (Europe/Rest of World shown) |
Scheme 11
Scheme 11: Vehicle Identification Number (Typical)
| Item Number | Description |
|---|
| 1 | World manufacturer identifier |
| 2 | Market, air bag specification |
| 3 | Transmission and steering code |
| 4 | Body code |
| 5 | Emission control system |
| 6 | Check digit |
| 7 | Model year |
| 8 | Assembly plant, model line |
| 9 | Production sequence number |
