Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

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)





Item 1 - World Manufacturer Identifier





Item 2 - Market, Air Bag Specification





Item 3 - Transmission, Steering Code





Item 4 - Body Code





Item 5 - Engine Emission System





Item 6 - Check Digit





Item 7 - Model Year





Item 8 - Assembly Plant and Model Line





Item 9 - Production Sequence Number





Vehicle Certification Label
The vehicle certification label also contains the 17 character vehicle identification number.

Vehicle Certification Label (Europe and Rest of the world)









Vehicle Certification Label (North America)









Vehicle Certification Label (Saudi Arabia and Gulf States)









Vehicle Certification Label (Canada)









Automatic Transmission Number
The serial number of the transmission unit is etched into the transmission casing.

Engine Number
The engine serial number is stamped on an engine web on the left-hand side of the cylinder block behind the engine mounting.