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Chassis / VIN Numbers.Until 31st December 1955 Chassis (VIN) Numbers were six digit (and a few at the end of the period seven digits) prefixed with 1 -, that is the digit 1 and a dash. 1-063 2891st January 1956 to 31st July 1964 The 1- was dropped and vehicles numbered sequentially.See 'Appearance of Serial numbers on the car/van in documentation' below.The location of the chassis (VIN) number on Type 1 vehicles was originally on a small welded on plate in front of the gear lever, later moved to a direct stamping behind the hand brake and then to under the rear seat, in each instance on the chassis back-bone.Engine Numbers.Until 31st December 1955 Engine numbers, like chassis numbers were prefixed with 1-, that is the digit 1 and a dash.
This applied to both 25bhp and 30bhp units.1st January 1956 to 31st July 1965 The 1- was dropped and units were numbered sequentially.See 'Appearance of Serial numbers on the car/van in documentation' below.Engine number is located on the rear crankcase flange below the generator. 1st August 1964 to 31st July 1969 Chassis (VIN) Numbers were nine digits built up of three identification digits plus six serial number digits. 1966 and 1968 being exceptions when production quantities caused the addition of an additional digit at position four from the left.Example:- 115 123 456 - See 'Appearance of Serial numbers on the car/van in documentation' below.1st August 1969 to 31st July 1979 Chassis (VIN) Numbers were ten digits built up of three identification digits plus seven serial number digits. See below for details of the fourth digit from the left.Example:- 114 2123 456 - See 'Appearance of Serial numbers on the car/van in documentation' below.The make up of the chassis number is as follows, counting from the left.First digit defines the vehicle type, i.e. 1 Type 1 (Beetle based products) Second digit defines the model, i.e. 1 saloon, 3 1303 saloon range, 4 Karmann Ghia, 5 Karmann Cabriolet. 8 181/2 models both civil & military.Third digit defines the production year, i.e.
5 (1965) between 1st August 1964 and 31st July 1965.Fourth digit only for production after 1st August 1969 is 2 (exceptionally a 3 in production per years exceeding one million serial numbers).The remaining digits are a sequential production serial number.The Location of the chassis (VIN) number remains under the rear seat during this production period but may also be found visible through the left side of the windscreen on a plate mounted on the top of the dash panel on vehicles produced for certain markets. Notably those destined for the USA.Engine number is located on the rear crankcase flange below the generator support. Until 31st December 1955 Chassis (VIN) Numbers were five, expanding to six digits prefixed with 20 -, that is the digits 2 and 0 followed by a dash. 1st August 1964 to 31st July 1969 Chassis (VIN) Numbers were nine digits built up of three identification digits plus six serial number digits.Example:- 215 123 456 - See below for format details.1st August 1969 to 31st July 1979 Chassis (VIN) Numbers were ten digits built up of three identification digits plus seven serial number digits.
See below for details of the fourth digit from the left.Example:- 214 2123 456 - See below for format details.The make up of the chassis number is as follows, counting from the left.First digit defines the vehicle type, i.e. 2 Type 2 (Van based products).Second digit defines the model, i.e. 1 delivery van, 2 Micro Bus, 3 Kombi, 4 Micro Bus Deluxe, 5 Micro Bus Deluxe 7 seater LHD, 8 Pickup, 7 Ambulance, 8 also Micro Bus.Third digit defines the production year, i.e. 1st August 1964 to 31st July 1969 Chassis (VIN) Numbers were nine digits built up of three identification digits plus six serial number digits. 1966 and 1968 being exceptions when production quantities caused the addition of an additional digit at position four from the left.Example:- 315 123 456 - See below for format details.1st August 1969 to 31st July 1979 Chassis (VIN) Numbers were ten digits built up of three identification digits plus seven serial number digits. See below for details of the fourth digit from the left.Example:- 362 2123 456 - See below for format details.The make up of the chassis number is as follows, counting from the left.First digit defines the vehicle type, i.e. 3 Type 3 vehicles.Second digit defines the model, i.e.
1 saloon (notchback and fastback), 4 Karmann Ghia, 6 Variant.Third digit defines the production year, i.e. 5 (1965) between 1st August 1964 and 31st July 1965.Fourth digit only for production after 1st August 1969 is 2.The remaining digits are a sequential production serial number.The Location of the chassis (VIN) number remains under the rear seat during this production period but may also be found visible through the left side of the windscreen on a plate mounted on the top of the dash panel on vehicles produced for certain markets. Notably those destined for the USA.Engine number is located on the right crank case half beside the oil cooler.
From the start of production of the 411 range in 1968 to 31st August 1969 chassis numbers were in the nine digit format of three identification digits plus six serial number digits.Example:- 419 123 456 - See below for format details.From August 1969, the start of the 1970 model year, as with other models of the period, a '2' was added in the fourth position from the left to make a ten digit number.Example:- 462 2123 456 - See below for format details.First digit defines the vehicle type, i.e. 4 Type 4 vehicles.Second digit defines the model, i.e. 1 2 door saloon, 2 4 door saloon, 6 Variant.Third digit defines the production year, i.e. 9 (1965) between 1st August 1968 and 31st July 1969.Fourth digit only for production after 1st August 1969 is 2.The remaining digits are a sequential production serial number.Location of the chassis (VIN) number is below the rear seat on the centre of the floor pan, stamped into the metal and punctuated with star like characters.Engine numbers on all versions of engine fitted to both 411 & 412 vehicles is on top of the engine on the right half of the crank case by the joining face. It is visible near the right side of the distributor. K70 production began in August 1970 and continued until the end of March 1975.
Basically only one model was produced although trim levels varied and a face lift was done in mid 1973 when the 1800cc engine appeared, the most notable external change was the move from single square headlights to twin round ones. Chassis numbers were of the ten digit format.Example:- 482 2123 456 - See below for format details.First digit defines the vehicle type, i.e.
4 Type 4 vehicles (this being an anomaly of the system.)Second digit defines the model, 8 differentiates the K70 as a type '48'.Third digit defines the production year, i.e. 3 (1965) between 1st August 1972 and 31st July 1973.Fourth digit only for production after 1st August 1969 is 2.Location of the chassis number is in the engine compartment on the right strut mounting.Engine number is located on the left side of the engine block towards the rear and below the heater hose. Serial number format with a space(s) as shown above is notional for written descriptions in service and parts documentation, it does NOT appear with the space(s) when stamped on the vehicle.
What's a VIN Number (Vehicle Identification Number)?
A vehicle identification number (VIN) is a unique code that is assigned to every motor vehicle when it's manufactured. The VIN is a 17-character string of letters and numbers without intervening spaces or the letters Q (q), I (i), and O (o); these are omitted to avoid confusion with the numerals 0 and 1. Each section of the VIN provides a specific piece of information about the vehicle, including the year, country, and factory of manufacture; the make and model; and the serial number. VINs are usually printed in a single line.
How to Find the Vehicle's VIN Number
On most passenger cars, you may find the VIN number on the front of the dashboard on the driver's side. The best way to see it is to look through the windshield from outside the car. You may also find the VIN number on the driver's side door pillar. Open the door and look around the area where the door latches to the car. A motorcycle's VIN is usually on the steering neck below the handlebars, although sometimes it's on the motor or on the frame near the motor. A semitrailer's VIN is located on the front part of the semitrailer on the left side.
If you can't find the VIN number on the vehicle, you should also be able to locate it on your vehicle's title or liability insurance documents.
How to Use the VIN Decoder to Do a VIN Number Check
Enter your vehicle's 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the field above to look up and receive an instant report on its manufacturer, brand, make and model, body style, engine size, assembly plant, and model year. The information is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safetly Administration (NHTSA) from the data submitted by the manufacturers to NHTSA. The VIN Decoder lookup is intended for use with vehicles manufactured since 1981. If your vehicle was made before 1981, the VIN will most likely contain 11 characters.
How to Decode the Vehicle Identification Number
Wondering what all the characters in your vehicle's VIN stand for?
Why the VIN Is Important
There are situations in which you will want to check a vehicle's VIN, since many data registries use it to record details of the vehicle's history. If you're interested in buying a used car, you can do a VIN lookup to get the vehicle history report and find records of its previous owners, accidents, and repairs. You can also find out if the manufacturer had ever issued a recall of the vehicle and whether those repairs were made. Finally, law enforcement agencies do a VIN check to identify vehicles that have been stolen.
Model Year Character Codes
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI): Country of Origin Character Codes
The first three characters of every VIN number uniquely identify the manufacturer of the vehicle. This is called the World Manufacturer Identifier or WMI code.
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