Identification Codes - Identification Codes: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Published: 11-May-2011
Identification Codes - Identification Codes

Description and Operation
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

The official Vehicle Identification Number (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 VIN is also located on the vehicle certification label.
cardiagn.com
Item Part Number Description

1 — VIN (stamped)
2 — Bar code label (USA)
3 — VIN label (Europe/Rest of World shown)
4 — VIN plate
Vehicle Identification Number (Typical)

cardiagn.com
1 — World manufacturer identifier
2 — Market, air bag specification
3 — Transmission and steering code
4 — Body code
5 — Emission control system
6 — Check digit
7 — Model year
8 — Assembly plant, model line
9 — Production sequence number
World Manufacturer Identifier

VIN Positions 1
Codes Manufacturer Make Type
SAJ Jaguar Cars Limited, England Jaguar Passenger Car
Market, Air Bag Specification

VIN position 2
VIN code Description
A Rest of W orld with twin air bags, side air bags and curtain air bags
K Japan with twin air bags, side air bags and curtain air bags
W USA with twin air bags, side air bags and curtain air bags
X Canada with twin air bags, side air bags and curtain air bags
Y Mexico with twin air bags, side air bags and curtain air bags
Transmission, Steering Code

VIN Position 3
VIN Code Description
A Automatic LHS
C Automatic RHS
Body Code - All except USA and Canada 2010 model year
VIN Position 4
05 Luxury
06 Premium luxury
07 Sport luxury/Portfolio/SV8
08 'R'
Body Code (USA and Canada) - 2010 model year

VIN Position 4
0F Luxury
0G Premium luxury
0H Portfolio/SV8
0J 'R'
Engine Emission System - 2009 model year

VIN Position 5
• NOTE: *1 EU. Includes the following markets; Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Eire, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain (incl. Canary Islands), Sweden and UK.
• NOTE: *2 East Europe. Includes the following markets; Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia.
• NOTE: *3 Russia. Includes the following markets; Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
• NOTE: *4 Middle East. Includes the following markets; Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar
and Saudi Arabia.
• NOTE: *5 Caribbean. Includes the following markets; Bahamas, Barbados, Grand Cayman, Grenada and Trinidad and
Tobago.
VIN
Code Engine Market
D 3.0L *5 Caribbean, Chile, Dominican Rep, Guatemala, Indonesia, Malaysia, *4 Middle East, Morocco,
F 4.2L Panama, Phillipines, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Uruguay
G 4.2L
Supercharged
cardiagn.com
N/A 2.7L Diesel
M 3.0L China
N/A 4.2L
N/A 4.2L
Supercharged
N/A 2.7L Diesel
M 3.0L *2 East Europe, *1 EU, Israel, Norway, *3 Russia, Switzerland and Turkey
P 4.2L
R 4.2L
Supercharged
1 2.7L Diesel
W 3.0L Brazil
X 4.2L
Y 4.2L
Supercharged
N/A 2.7L Diesel
S 3.0L Egypt and Syria
U 4.2L
V 4.2L
Supercharged
N/A 2.7L Diesel
H 3.0L Japan
K 4.2L
L 4.2L
Supercharged
N/A 2.7L Diesel
N/A 3.0L USA
B 4.2L
C 4.2L
Supercharged
N/A 2.7L Diesel
N/A 3.0L Canada
B 4.2L
C 4.2L
Supercharged
N/A 2.7L Diesel
N/A 3.0L Mexico
K 4.2L
L 4.2L
Supercharged
N/A 2.7L Diesel
N/A 3.0L South Korea
B 4.2L
C 4.2L
Supercharged
1 2.7L Diesel
D 3.0L South Africa
F 4.2L
VIN
Code Engine Market
G 4.2L
Supercharged
1 2.7L Diesel
M 3.0L Argentina, Australia, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Malta, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand and UK (and
P 4.2L Eire)
R 4.2L
Supercharged
1 2.7L Diesel
Engine Emission System - 2010 model year

VIN Position 5
• NOTE: *1 EU. Includes the following markets; Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Eire, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain (incl. Canary Islands), Sweden and UK.
• NOTE: *2 East Europe. Includes the following markets; Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia.
• NOTE: *3 Russia. Includes the following markets; Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
• NOTE: *4 Middle East. Includes the following markets; Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar
and Saudi Arabia.
• NOTE: *5 Caribbean. Includes the following markets; Bahamas, Barbados, Grand Cayman, Grenada and Trinidad and
Tobago.
VIN
Code Engine Market
cardiagn.com
D 3.0L Algeria, Brunei, *5 Caribbean, Dominican Rep, Guatemala, Indonesia, Libya, *4 Middle East,
F 5.0L Morrocco, Pakistan, Panama, Phillipines, Sri Lanka, Tunisia and Uruguay
G 5.0L
Supercharged
H 3.0L China
P 5.0L
R 5.0L
Supercharged
H 3.0L Chile
P 5.0L
R 5.0L
Supercharged
H 3.0L Argentina
P 5.0L
R 5.0L
Supercharged
H 3.0L *1 EU, *2 East Europe, Israel, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey
P 5.0L
R 5.0L
Supercharged
2 3.0L Diesel
W 3.0L Brazil
X 5.0L
Y 5.0L
Supercharged
S 3.0L - Egypt Egypt and Syria
only
F 5.0L
G 5.0L
Supercharged
H 3.0L Japan
P 5.0L
R 5.0L
Supercharged
A 4.2L USA
B 5.0L
C 5.0L
Supercharged
A 4.2L Canada
B 5.0L
C 5.0L
Supercharged
A 4.2L Mexico
B 5.0L
C 5.0L
Supercharged
B 5.0L South Korea
C 5.0L
Supercharged
VIN
Code Engine Market
2 3.0L Diesel
H 3.0L Malaysia
P 5.0L
R 5.0L
Supercharged
D 3.0L South Africa
F 5.0L
G 5.0L
Supercharged
2 3.0L Diesel
H 3.0L Taiwan
P 5.0L
R 5.0L
Supercharged
2 3.0L Diesel
D 3.0L Thailand
F 5.0L
G 5.0L
Supercharged
D 3.0L Singapore
F 5.0L
G 5.0L
Supercharged
H 3.0L Australia, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Malta, New Zealand and UK (and Eire)
P 5.0L
R 5.0L
Supercharged
cardiagn.com
2 3.0L Diesel
Check Digit
VIN Position 6
0 - 9 or X Calculated in accordance with American standard CFR part 565
Model Year
VIN Position 7
9 2009 model year
A 2010 model year
Assembly Plant and Model Line

VIN Position 8
F Castle Bromwich 3.0L
H Castle Bromwich 4.2L Normally aspirated
1 Castle Bromwich 4.2L Supercharged
7 Castle Bromwich 2.7L Diesel
K Castle Bromwich 3.0L Diesel (low power)
L Castle Bromwich 5.0L Normally aspirated
M Castle Bromwich 5.0L Supercharged
N Castle Bromwich 3.0L Diesel
P Castle Bromwich 5.0L Supercharged (low power)
Production Sequence Number

VIN Position 9
Sequence Number
R00001 - R99999
VIN Label
VIN Label (Europe and Rest of world)
cardiagn.com
1 — Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) - Only shown for certain markets
2 — VIN
3 — Gross vehicle weight
4 — Gross train weight
5 — Maximum permitted front axle loading
6 — Maximum permitted rear axle loading
7 — Date of manufacture
8 — Interior trim code
9 — Paint code
VIN Label (North America)
5 — VIN
6 — Type
8 — Paint code
VIN Label (Saudi Arabia and Gulf States)
cardiagn.com
2 — VIN
4 — Paint code
VIN Label (Canada)
cardiagn.com
5 — VIN
6 — Paint code
8 — Type
VIN Label (China)

1 — Occupant number
2 — Engine specification (Type/Capacity/Power)
3 — VIN
4 — Trade mark
5 — Vehicle type
8 — Manufacturer name
VIN Label (Argentina)
1 — VIN
2 — Trade mark and manufacturer adress (in Spanish)
cardiagn.com
4 — Gross train weight
9 — Paint code
Automatic Transmission Number

The serial number of the transmission unit is displayed on a metal label or bar code (if equipped) attached to the
transmission casing.
Engine Number(s)
Engine Number - 2.7L Diesel
The serial number is stamped on an engine web on the right-hand side of the cylinder block behind the engine mounting.
Engine Number - 3.0L Diesel
The serial number is stamped on an engine web on the right-hand side of the cylinder block behind the engine mounting.
Engine Number - 3.0L
The engine number is contained on a bar code label on the front cover and is also stamped in the cylinder block casting on
the left-hand side of the engine below the engine mounting.
Engine Number - 4.2L and 4.2L Supercharged
The serial number is stamped on an engine web on the left-hand side of the cylinder block behind the engine mounting.
The emission code is also located here, on the transmission flange.
Engine Number - 5.0L and 5.0L Supercharged
The serial number is stamped on an engine web on the left-hand side of the cylinder block behind the engine mounting.

Identification Codes - Identification Codes: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Identification Codes - Identification Codes: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Published: 11-May-2011

Identification Codes - Identification Codes

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

The VIN is also located on the vehicle certification label.

Item Part Number Description

Vehicle Identification Number (Typical)

World Manufacturer Identifier

Market, Air Bag Specification

Transmission, Steering Code

Body Code (USA and Canada) - 2010 model year

Engine Emission System - 2009 model year

Engine Emission System - 2010 model year

Assembly Plant and Model Line

Production Sequence Number

Item Part Number Description

Automatic Transmission Number

Engine Number - 2.7L Diesel

Engine Number - 3.0L Diesel

Engine Number - 3.0L

Engine Number - 4.2L and 4.2L Supercharged

Engine Number - 5.0L and 5.0L Supercharged

You might also like