Deciphering the vehicle identification number. European models
1-3 - Manufacturer's code
4-9 - Car model
10 - Steering
11 - Manufacturer
12-17 - Serial number
Deciphering the vehicle identification number. American models
1-3 - Manufacturer's code
4-7 - Car model
8 - Additional security systems
9 - Check discharge
10 - Code of the year of issue
W — 1998
X — 1999
Y — 2000
11 - Manufacturer
12-17 - Serial number
Deciphering the engine identification number
1 - Year of issue
2-4 - Manufacturer code
5 - Purpose
6 - Displacement
7 - Type of fuel (G-gasoline, D-diesel)
8 - Suction (N-normal, S-supercharger, T-turbocharger)
9 - Catalytic converter (B - engine compartment and under the bottom, U - under the bottom)
Nameplate
Engine number
Chassis number