Digit 9: Z fill-in digit for Europe and most export markets, including Australia. The third and final set of digits, the group of eight from digit 10 to 17 inclusive, identifies the particular vehicle in question. They will identify the model year, the exact place where the car was made, and finally the unique serial number of that vehicle.
Digit The model year. For Volkswagens, this is the year from 1 August to 31 July as before. The code begins with , and assigns a consecutive letter or number for each year except that I, O, Q, U, Z, and 0 are not used. The codes for year models are:. There are several logical consequences. There is no confusion between 1 and I, 2 or Z, or O, Q and 0. And, when the numbers begin after Y, the number coincides with the year.
Digit This is the exact place where that Volkswagen was made. VW has tried to assign specific characters for each of its factories, although there have been some double-ups. If in doubt, consult Digit 1 which gives the region see above. The factory codes are:. Third digit defines the production year, i. Fourth digit only for production after 1st August is 2 exceptionally a 3 in production per years exceeding one million serial numbers.
The remaining digits are a sequential production serial number. The Location of the chassis VIN number remains under the rear seat during this production period but may also be found visible through the left side of the windscreen on a plate mounted on the top of the dash panel on vehicles produced for certain markets. Notably those destined for the USA. Engine number is located on the rear crankcase flange below the generator support.
Until 31st December Chassis VIN Numbers were five, expanding to six digits prefixed with 20 -, that is the digits 2 and 0 followed by a dash. See below for format details. The location of the chassis VIN number on Type 2 vehicles for the first few months was on a plate in the centre of the engine bulkhead separating the engine and load area viewed from the rear.
Then until November on a plate on the right of the rear cross panel in the engine compartment. During November the plate was moved to the side of the fresh air ducting over the right front seat. In all instances the number is also stamped on the engine mounting plate between the engine and the battery. Example:- - See below for format details.
Second digit defines the model, i. Fourth digit only for production after 1st August is 2. The Location of the chassis VIN number remains on the identification plate on the right side of the air duct above the cab until the end of July After July when the engine bay was enlarged to cater for the optional larger engine the Chassis VIN number was moved to the rear right side of the engine bay.
Engine number is located on the rear crankcase flange below the generator support for 1. The Volkswagen Type 3 appeared to the public in early and carried an identification numbering system much the same as its predecessors form Volkswagen.
Although there are legitimate reasons for a VW to have different body versus chassis numbers, non-matching body and chassis numbers can also be a red flag for a stolen vehicle. You will want to have the DMV check both numbers before purchasing one. Better safe than sorry! You need to be certain to check ALL of the ID number locations on a vehicle in order to know exactly what you are getting or have acquired.
Under the back seat, stamped on the floor pan just forward of the transmission linkage access cover On the chassis identification plate a silver aluminum plate riveted in the trunk, near the spare tire. German Production. German Production Ghia. Worldwide Production Thing. Possible Chassis Number Locations on a Type German Production Late Bus. German Production Vanagon.
Worldwide Production 24A 24B 24C 24D
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