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Old 23rd December 2012, 20:25   #1096
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Re: ARTICLE: Find your car's date of manufacture (VIN)

Hi wildon,

Need some help here: have booked a BMW x1 CE and just got the vin number. Vin decoder says manufacturing date as November 2011, while dealer says its dec 2012 !!

I'm not sure what is right and I'm completely in a state of panic as temporary registration is tomorrow morning, so after which I cannot change anything.

Please advise, and thanks so much in advance!
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Vin decoder says manufacturing date as November 2011, while dealer says its dec 2012 !!
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We recommend visiting the dealerships stockyard and checking your car prior to registration. Once it is registered in your name, there is little you can do. Check the car manufacturing month / year, especially when buying in the first quarter of any year (Link to VIN Decoding Article (ARTICLE: Find your car's date of manufacture (VIN))). Fiat India was notorious for selling cars that have been manufactured up to 18 months earlier. Ascertain that the year of manufacture is current, and the month is recent. Best way is to ask the dealer for the "Form 22" certificate (issued by the manufacturer). You will find the engine / chassis numbers on this certificate, while the month / year of manufacture are on the "road-worthiness" certificate (part of Form 22).
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Old 24th December 2012, 18:24   #1098
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Re: ARTICLE: Find your car's date of manufacture (VIN)

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Can you help decode the VIN of the i10 that is being delivered to me please - MALAN51CLCM324689

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MALAN51CLCM324689
Make : Hyundai
Model : i10
Engine : 1200CC
Engine Number : G4LACM966306
Production Date : 18.12.2012
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Old 26th December 2012, 17:38   #1100
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Re: ARTICLE: Find your car's date of manufacture (VIN)

One of my friend is buying Skoda Laura and here is the VIN no. TMBBNE1Z9CA151941. As per the decoder it does mentions as May 2012 manufactured.
How can we know if this is not used for Test rides ?
As Skoda assembles the car in india, does the manufacturing date is the assembled Date in india ?
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TMBBNE1Z9CA151941
This is for sure an 'old' vehicle (i.e manufactured in the month of May 2012) .

Make : Skoda
Model : Laura - Elegance
Production Date : 22.05.2012

If you do a search in this particular thread with the keyword 'LAURA' you can see other VIN serial numbers which is newer than your vehicle. (ie. CA151941 or above) which already delivered to the customers.

I cannot confirm whether its used or it was lying at the factory or at the dealers place.

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Hi Wildon, can you decode MALCU41UMCM094690. Just got the VIN for my verna ex auto. Appreciate if you can send the detailed pdf. Thanks
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Old 27th December 2012, 07:46   #1103
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MALCU41UMCM094690
Make : Hyundai
Model : Verna
Engine : 1.6U2
Engine Number : D4FBCU200994
Transmission : 4Speed Auto
Production Date : 11.10.2012
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Old 27th December 2012, 16:02   #1104
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Re: ARTICLE: Find your car's date of manufacture (VIN)

Hi Wildon, can you please decode MAJ1XXMRJ1CY44405. As per my decoding from the first page, it is Oct 2012 manufactured vehicle. Just wanted to check, if I have decoded it right.

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Make : Hyundai
Model : Verna
Engine : 1.6U2
Engine Number : D4FBCU200994
Transmission : 4Speed Auto
Production Date : 11.10.2012
Thanks a lot Wildon. Greatly appreciate if you can also send the full report. Hope I am not asking too much.
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MAJ1XXMRJ1CY44405
Make : Ford
Model : Figo
Engine : Duratorq 1.4 TDCi (68PS)
Manufacturing Date : 31.10.2012
Color : Colorado Red
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Old 28th December 2012, 11:27   #1107
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Make : Ford
Model : Figo
Engine : Duratorq 1.4 TDCi (68PS)
Manufacturing Date : 31.10.2012
Color : Colorado Red
Thanks Wildon, Much appreciated.
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Re: ARTICLE: Find your car's date of manufacture (VIN)

Hi,

I've just been given the VIN of the Endeavour I intend to purchase - MAJUXXMR2UCD02752.
Per this thread, that works out to July 2012 manufacture. The dealer tells me that is the 'segmentation' date and the 'invoice' date is 12th Sep.
Is he trying to take me for a ride?
Early answers would be greately appreciated - I intend to conduct the PDI tomorrow. Also, if there is an enthusiast who would like to accompany me for the PDI (Delhi-Riddhi Ford), I would be very grateful.
Thanks.
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VIN of the Endeavour I intend to purchase - MAJUXXMR2UCD02752.
Make : Ford
Engine : 3.0L 16V DOHC HPCR DI TC Diesel
Transmission : 5 Speed Auto Mazda FNR5
Drive: RHD 4WD (PTD)
Production Date : 06.07.2012
Color : Diamond White 73
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Old 28th December 2012, 18:53   #1110
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Re: ARTICLE: Find your car's date of manufacture (VIN)

Hi Wildon,

I recently got delivery of my Vento on 26 Dec 2012.
When you get time/opportunity can you help me with the full spec .pdf ?

Best Regards,
D

Details :
Vehicle Identification No: WVWL12605DT027003
Model Designation : vento
Date of production: 19.11.2012
Model year: 2013
Sales type: 602454
Engine code: CLNC
Transmission code: MZS
Axle drive: 5S
Interior trim code: GN
Roof color: 4G
Exterior color / Paint Code: 4G / D1Y
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