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 the vehicle certification label.







Vehicle Identification Number (Typical)







World Manufacturer Identifier







Market, Air Bag Specification







Transmission, Steering Code

VIN Position 5

VIN Code Description
A Automatic LHS
B Manual LHS
C Automatic RHS
D Manual RHS

Body Code







Engine Emission System







Check Digit







Model Year

VIN Position 10

VIN Code Description
1 2001 model year
2 2002 model year
3 2003 model year

Assembly Plant and Model Line

VIN Position 11

VIN Code Description
R Browns Lane 3.5L
S Browns Lane 4.2L
T Browns Lane 4.2L S/C
V Browns Lane 3.0L

Production Sequence Number

VIN Position 12 through 17

Sequence Number
L00001 - L99999
M00001 - M99999
N00001 - N99999
P00001 - P99999
R00001 - R99999
G00001 - G99999