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Vehicle Identification Number



Vehicle Identification Number

Location

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is stamped on a plate attached to the bonnet locking platform. The VIN is also stamped in the following locations:
- On a plate behind the LH lower corner of the windscreen.
- On the chassis RH longitudinal behind the rear wheel.













VIN plate content







Vehicle identification number - NAS and Canada
Example: SALTY1240WA600180








Paint and trim colour codes
Paint code (F): a 3 digit code identifying the original paint colour is stamped on the VIN plate. Refer to Parts Catalogue for full list of colour codes.
Trim code (G): a code identifying the original trim type and colour is stamped on the VIN plate. Refer to the relevant Parts Catalogue for coding details.