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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() How do you know that your dealer isn't selling you a 6 month old car, under the guise of a new one? Or worse still, a car that's over a year old? Knowing when your car was manufactured is critical; after all, when you have paid good money for a brand new car, shouldn't you be getting just that? Automotive manufactures around the world use a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that can be decoded to reveal the Month & Year of production. Each car has a unique VIN that is usually stamped somewhere within the engine bay, or around the passenger compartment. Team-BHP shows you how to decode the VIN of your car. Simply scroll down to the manufacturer-specific posts and follow the instructions therein. NOTE : An excel sheet containing the location of engine / chassis numbers (on various vehicles) is attached to the bottom of this post. Manufacturer: Tata Motors VIN Characters: 17 (beginning with MAT...) Decode: 10th character represents the YEAR of Manufacture 12th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture An Example: If your 10th VIN character is A, then it represents the Year - 2010 If your 12th VIN character is G, then it represents the Month - July Month Codes: A = JAN B = FEB C = MAR D = APR E = MAY F = JUN G = JUL H = AUG J = SEP K = OCT N = NOV P = DEC Year Codes: A = 2010 B = 2011 C = 2012 D = 2013 E = 2014 F = 2015 G = 2016 H = 2017 J = 2018 K = 2019 L = 2020 M = 2021 N = 2022 P = 2023 R = 2024 S = 2025 T = 2026 V = 2027 W = 2028 X = 2029 Y = 2030 P.S. The letters "I", "O" and "Q" are never used in a VIN. Last edited by Aditya : 27th March 2017 at 15:22. Reason: Updating |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Manufacturer: Chevrolet All models except Trailblazer VIN Characters: 17 (beginning with MA6...) Decode: 7th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture 9th character represents the YEAR of Manufacture Month Codes: A = JAN B = FEB C = MAR D = APR E = MAY F = JUN G = JUL H = AUG J = SEP K = OCT L = NOV M = DEC Year Codes: A = 2010 B = 2011 C = 2012 D = 2013 E = 2014 F = 2015 G = 2016 H = 2017 J = 2018 K = 2019 L = 2020 M = 2021 N = 2022 P = 2023 R = 2024 S = 2025 T = 2026 V = 2027 W = 2028 X = 2029 Y = 2030 Reference photo attached in post #584. Additionally, you can find a separate placard near the front left door, right bottom (near seat) that has 2 characters representing MONTH and YEAR. For e.g GB = July 2011. Full credit goes to fellow members Ghostrider, Torquedo, keyur and Poitive for the findings. Trailblazer VIN Characters: 17 (beginning with MMM...) Decode: 4th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture 9th character represents the YEAR of Manufacture Month Codes: A = JAN B = FEB C = MAR D = APR F = MAY G = JUN H = JUL K = AUG M = SEP N = OCT P = NOV R = DEC Year Codes: A = 2010 B = 2011 C = 2012 D = 2013 E = 2014 F = 2015 G = 2016 H = 2017 J = 2018 K = 2019 L = 2020 M = 2021 N = 2022 P = 2023 R = 2024 S = 2025 T = 2026 U = 2027 V = 2028 W = 2029 X = 2030 Last edited by Aditya : 30th March 2017 at 16:37. Reason: Updating |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Manufacturer: Honda VIN Characters: 17 (beginning with MAK...) Decode: 9th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture 10th character represents the YEAR of Manufacture An Example: If your 9th VIN character is G, then it represents the Month - July If your 10th VIN character is A, then it represents the Year - 2010 Month Codes: A = JAN B = FEB C = MAR D = APR E = MAY F = JUN G = JUL H = AUG J = SEP K = OCT L = NOV M = DEC Year Codes: A = 2010 B = 2011 C = 2012 D = 2013 E = 2014 F = 2015 G = 2016 H = 2017 J = 2018 K = 2019 L = 2020 M = 2021 N = 2022 P = 2023 R = 2024 S = 2025 T = 2026 V = 2027 W = 2028 X = 2029 Y = 2030 Last edited by Aditya : 27th March 2017 at 17:59. Reason: Updating |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Manufacturer: Mahindra VIN Characters: 17 (beginning with MA1...) Decode: 10th character represents the YEAR of Manufacture 12th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture An Example: If your 10th VIN character is A, then it represents the Year - 2010 If your 12th VIN character is G, then it represents the Month - July Month Codes: A = JAN B = FEB C = MAR D = APR E = MAY F = JUN G = JUL H = AUG J = SEP K = OCT L = NOV M = DEC Year Codes: A = 2010 B = 2011 C = 2012 D = 2013 E = 2014 F = 2015 G = 2016 H = 2017 J = 2018 K = 2019 L = 2020 M = 2021 N = 2022 P = 2023 R = 2024 S = 2025 T = 2026 V = 2027 W = 2028 X = 2029 Y = 2030 EDIT : Here's some more info from Spike. Thanks! Quote:
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Manufacturer: Mitsubishi VIN Characters: 17 (beginning with MA7...) Decode: 10th character represents the YEAR of Manufacture 11th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture An Example: If your 10th VIN character is A, then it represents the Year - 2010 If your 11th VIN character is G, then it represents the Month - July Month Codes: A = JAN B = FEB C = MAR D = APR E = MAY F = JUN G = JUL H = AUG J = SEP K = OCT L = NOV M = DEC Year Codes: A = 2010 B = 2011 C = 2012 D = 2013 E = 2014 F = 2015 G = 2016 H = 2017 J = 2018 K = 2019 K = 2019 L = 2020 M = 2021 N = 2022 P = 2023 R = 2024 S = 2025 T = 2026 V = 2027 W = 2028 X = 2029 Y = 2030 Last edited by Aditya : 27th March 2017 at 17:58. Reason: Updating |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Manufacturer: Hyundai VIN / Chassis Number Characters: 19 (beginning with MAL...) Decode: 10th character represents the Model YEAR 19th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture An Example: If your 10th VIN character is A, then it represents the Model Year - 2010 If your 19th VIN character is G, then it represents the Month of Manufacture - July Month Codes: A = JAN B = FEB C = MAR D = APR E = MAY F = JUN G = JUL H = AUG J = SEP K = OCT L = NOV M = DEC Year Codes: A = 2010 B = 2011 C = 2012 D = 2013 E = 2014 F = 2015 G = 2016 H = 2017 J = 2018 K = 2019 K = 2019 L = 2020 M = 2021 N = 2022 P = 2023 R = 2024 S = 2025 T = 2026 V = 2027 W = 2028 X = 2029 Y = 2030 Note: Hyundai / Kia owners can use this site to get the VIN details of their cars. One must register to access the site. Thanks to BHPian RSR for sharing. Last edited by Aditya : 6th July 2020 at 16:38. Reason: Updating |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Manufacturer: Fiat VIN Characters: 20 (beginning with MCA...) Decode: 18th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture 19th & 20th character represents the YEAR of Manufacture An Example: If your 18th VIN character is G, then it represents the Month - July If your 19th & 20th VIN character is NZ, then it represents the Year - 2010 Month Codes: A = JAN B = FEB C = MAR D = APR E = MAY F = JUN G = JUL H = AUG J = SEP K = OCT L = NOV M = DEC Year Codes: 8Z = 2030 7Z = 2029 6Z = 2028 5Z = 2027 4Z = 2026 3Z = 2025 2Z = 2024 1Z = 2023 AZ = 2022 BZ = 2021 CZ = 2020 DZ = 2019 EZ = 2018 FZ = 2017 GZ = 2016 HZ = 2015 JZ = 2014 KZ = 2013 LZ = 2012 MZ = 2011 NZ = 2010 QZ & PZ = 2009 2013 Model Year - Grande Punto Engine Codes: 11816D - 1.2-8V-CF4-ACTIVE 11845D - 1.2-8V-CF4-DYNAMIC 11855F - 1.4-16V-CF4-EMOTION 11814E - 1.3-JTD-75CV-CF4-ACTIVE 11845E - 1.3-JTD-75CV-CF4-DYNAMIC 11855E - 1.3-JTD-75CV-CF4- EMOTION 11854D - 1.3-JTD-90CV CF4-EMOTION 2013 Model Year - Linea Engine Codes: 110EDG - 1.4-16V-CF4-ACTIVE 110GDG - 1.4-16V-CF4-DYNAMIC 110GD2 - 1.4-16VTURBO-CF4-T-JET 110HD2 - 1.4-16VTURBO-CF4-EMOTION 110EDB - 1.3-JTD-90CV-CF4-ACTIVE 110GDB - 1.3-JTD-90CV-CF4- DYNAMIC 110HDB - 1.3-JTD-90CV-CF4-EMOTION Fiat LINEA Engine Codes - New Variants 110ED2 - 3V-1.4-16VTURBO-CF4-ACTIVE 110KDG - 3V-1.4-16V-CF4-CLASSIC BAS 110D16 - 3V-1.4-16V-CF3-DYNAMIC PACK D1 11071G - 3V-1.4-16V-CF4-EMOTION PACK E1 110KDB - 1.3-JTD-75CV-CF4-CLASSIC BAS 110LDB - 1.3-JTD-75CV-CF4-CLASSIC MID Last edited by Aditya : 27th March 2017 at 16:05. Reason: Updating |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Manufacturer: Skoda VIN Characters: 17 (beginning with TMB...) Decode: 6th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture 10th character represents the YEAR of Manufacture An Example: If your 6th VIN character is G, then it represents the Month - July If your 10th VIN character is A, then it represents the Year - 2010 Month Codes: A = JAN B = FEB C = MAR D = APR E = MAY F = JUN G = JUL H = AUG J = SEP K = OCT L = NOV M = DEC Year Codes: A = 2010 B = 2011 C = 2012 D = 2013 E = 2014 F = 2015 G = 2016 H = 2017 J = 2018 K = 2019 L = 2020 M = 2021 N = 2022 P = 2023 R = 2024 S = 2025 T = 2026 V = 2027 W = 2028 X = 2029 Y = 2030 Note: Here's a link to a worldwide VIN decoder for VW / Skoda / Audi cars. Try it out, thanks to BHPian dkaile for sharing. Last edited by Aditya : 27th March 2017 at 17:58. Reason: Updating |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Manufacturer: Volkswagen VIN Characters: 17 (beginning with WVW...) EDIT : From 2015 - beginning with MEX Decode: 4th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture 5th & 6th combined character represents Production Year 10th character represents the Model Year An Example: If your 4th VIN character is C, then it represents the Month - March If your 5th & 6th Combined character is 12 then it represents the production year 2012 If your 10th VIN character is C, then it represents the Model Year - 2012 Month Codes: A = JAN B = FEB C = MAR D = APR E = MAY F = JUN G = JUL H = AUG J = SEP K = OCT L = NOV M = DEC Year Codes: 10 = 2010 11 = 2011 12 = 2012 13 = 2013 14 = 2014 15 = 2015 16 = 2016 17 = 2017 18 = 2018 19 = 2019 20 = 2020 21 = 2021 22 = 2022 23 = 2023 24 = 2024 25 = 2025 26 = 2026 27 = 2027 28 = 2028 29 = 2029 30 = 2030 Model Year Codes: A = 2010 B = 2011 C = 2012 D = 2013 E = 2014 F = 2015 G = 2016 H = 2017 J = 2018 K = 2019 Note: Here's a link to a worldwide VIN decoder for VW / Skoda / Audi cars. Try it out, thanks to BHPian dkaile for sharing. Last edited by Aditya : 27th March 2017 at 17:39. Reason: Updating |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Manufacturer: Toyota VIN Characters: 22 (beginning with MBJ...) Decode: 19th & 20th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture 21st & 22nd character represents the YEAR of Manufacture An Example: If your 19th & 20th VIN characters are 0 & 5, then it represents the Month - May If your 21st & 22nd VIN characters are 0 & 8, then it represents the Year - 2008 Month Codes: 01 = JAN 02 = FEB 03 = MAR 04 = APR 05 = MAY 06 = JUN 07 = JUL 08 = AUG 09 = SEP 10 = OCT 11 = NOV 12 = DEC Year Codes: 10 = 2010 11 = 2011 12 = 2012 13 = 2013 14 = 2014 15 = 2015 16 = 2016 17 = 2017 18 = 2018 19 = 2019 20 = 2020 21 = 2021 22 = 2022 23 = 2023 24 = 2024 25 = 2025 26 = 2026 27 = 2027 28 = 2028 29 = 2029 30 = 2030 Last edited by Aditya : 27th March 2017 at 17:58. Reason: Updating |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Manufacturer: Maruti VIN Characters: 17 (beginning mostly with MA3...) Decode: 11th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture 10th character represents the YEAR of Manufacture An Example: If your 11th VIN character is H, then it represents the Month - August If your 10th VIN character is F, then it represents the Year - 2015 Month Codes: A = JAN B = FEB C = MAR D = APR E = MAY F = JUN G = JUL H = AUG J = SEP K = OCT L = NOV M = DEC Year Codes: Y=2030 X=2029 W=2028 V=2027 T=2026 S=2025 R=2024 P=2023 N=2022 M=2021 L=2020 K=2019 J=2018 H=2017 G=2016 F=2015 E=2014 D=2013 C=2012 B=2011 A=2010 9=2009 8=2008 7=2007 6=2006 5=2005 ![]() Alternately Some cars have 00 as the 10th and 11th characters. In such cases, two more characters are added to the 17 after a star. VIN Characters: 19 (beginning mostly with MA3...) Decode: 18th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture 19th character represents the YEAR of Manufacture An Example: If your 18th VIN character is E, then it represents the Month - May If your 19th VIN character is J, then it represents the Year - 2018 ![]() For older cars VIN Characters: 21 (beginning mostly with MA3...) Decode: 20th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture 21st character represents the YEAR of Manufacture An Example: If your 20th VIN character is L, then it represents the Month - November If your 21st VIN character is 6, then it represents the Year - 2006 Last edited by Aditya : 11th August 2018 at 17:05. Reason: Adding year |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Manufacturer: Nissan / Datsun VIN Characters: 17 (beginning mostly with "MDH") Decode: 10th character represents the YEAR of Manufacture 11th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture An Example: If your 10th VIN character is C, then it represents the Year 2012 If your 11th VIN character is 3, then it represents the Month of March Year Codes: A = 2010 B = 2011 C = 2012 D = 2013 E = 2014 F = 2015 G = 2016 H = 2017 J = 2018 K = 2019 L = 2020 M = 2021 N = 2022 P = 2023 R = 2024 S = 2025 T = 2026 V = 2027 W = 2028 X = 2029 Y = 2030 Month Codes: 1 = January 2 = February 3 = March 4 = April 5 = May 6 = June 7 = July 8 = August 9 = September A = October B = November C = December Last edited by Aditya : 29th March 2017 at 05:59. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Manufacturer: Ford VIN Characters: 17 (beginning mostly with MAJ...) Ford India uses a pattern which repeats every 4 years. That means the 2005-2008 pattern repeats for 2009-2012 (and so on). Decode: (Use the chart below for reference) 11th character represents the YEAR of Manufacture 12th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture An Example: If your 11th VIN character is 7, then it represents the Year - 2007 If your 12th VIN character is K, then it represents the Month - February Year Codes: A = 2010 B = 2011 C = 2012 D = 2013 E = 2014 F = 2015 G = 2016 H = 2017 J = 2018 K = 2019 L = 2020 M = 2021 N = 2022 P = 2023 R = 2024 S = 2025 T = 2026 V = 2027 W = 2028 X = 2029 Y = 2030 Attachment 1624072 Please also check out Arunphilip's excellent post here. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Manufacturer: Renault VIN Characters: 17 (beginning mostly with "MEE") Decode: 10th character represents the YEAR of Manufacture 11th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture An Example: If your 10th VIN character is C, then it represents the Year 2012 If your 11th VIN character is 3, then it represents the Month of March Year Codes: A = 2010 B = 2011 C = 2012 D = 2013 E = 2014 F = 2015 G = 2016 H = 2017 J = 2018 K = 2019 L = 2020 M = 2021 N = 2022 P = 2023 R = 2024 S = 2025 T = 2026 V = 2027 W = 2028 X = 2029 Y = 2030 Month Codes: 1 = January 2 = February 3 = March 4 = April 5 = May 6 = June 7 = July 8 = August 9 = September A = October B = November C = December Last edited by Aditya : 29th March 2017 at 06:00. Reason: Updating |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Manufacturer: Kia VIN / Chassis Number Characters: 19 (beginning with MZB...) Decode: 10th character represents the Model YEAR 19th character represents the MONTH of Manufacture An Example: If your 10th VIN character is A, then it represents the Model Year - 2010 If your 19th VIN character is G, then it represents the Month of Manufacture - July Year Codes: A = 2010 B = 2011 C = 2012 D = 2013 E = 2014 F = 2015 G = 2016 H = 2017 J = 2018 K = 2019 L = 2020 M = 2021 N = 2022 P = 2023 R = 2024 S = 2025 T = 2026 V = 2027 W = 2028 X = 2029 Y = 2030 Month Codes: A = January B = February C = March D = April E = May F = June G = July H = August J = September K = October L = November M = December Note: Hyundai / Kia owners can use this site to get the VIN details of their cars. One must register to access the site. Thanks to BHPian RSR for sharing. Last edited by Aditya : 6th July 2020 at 16:38. Reason: Updating |
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