Vin Plate, Where is it?

[trevor123]

We only had our X Trail 2.2di Sport for 5 weeks now been very please with it, but had alook at the handbook to find the vin plate, it no where under the bonnet or in side the car by the seat? if you got one of those where is it please.

Thanks Trevor

 

[cris_408518]

Some cars display the vin number through a small window at the lowere edge of the windscreen I think.

 

[RogerL]

The VIN plate is increasingly found on the driver's B-post rather than under the bonnet.

The visible VIN and bodyshell stamped only have the VIN number.

The VIN plate has Maximum Authorised Weight, Gross Train Weight, Front Axle Maximum Load, Rear Axle Maximum Load as well as VIN number, paint codes etc.

 

[trevor123]

Hi RogerL, Thanks for that, But where is the B Post? Sorry,

Thanks Trevor

 

[rob_jax]

The A post (or pillar) is the windscreen surround and front-door hinge. The B post is where the front door ends / rear door starts. And the C post is where the rear door ends.

 

[trevor123]

Hi Guy, Many Thanks, you are very helpfull, Happy Caravaning,

Trevor

 

[RogerL]

Sorry about the technobabble - B-post as described by Robert.

 

[will2]

If it not on the post look on the floor just inside the drivers door there could be a small panel there that comes off.

Will

 

[xtrailman]

The VIN on my 2004 xtrail can be found be moving the drivers seat back. It on the floor under the seat towards the front, under a flap

 

[RogerL]

All current vehicles should have THREE VIN number locations.

The VIN should be indelibly marked on a non-replaceable part of the bodyshell.

The VIN should be visible, through the windows from outside the vehicle, and be attached to a component not easily replaceable.

The VIN should be on the VIN plate, together with required weight information and details of manufacturer, in a defined location, usually the bonnet slam panel or the pillar at the rear of the driver's door.

 

[Lutz]

ps: The VIN number visible from outside is only applied on vehicles for the UK and North American markets.

 

[trevor123]

Hi All, Many Thanks for your info, Have now found vin plate under front seat, Once again Thanks Trevor