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How to read your VIN when ordering parts

Rarespec workshop· 5 September 2026· 1 min read

Where to find it

  • Driver-side dashboard, visible through the windscreen
  • Door jamb sticker
  • Registration certificate (RC)

What the characters mean

Position Meaning
1–3 Manufacturer (WMI) — e.g. JT Toyota Japan, WBA BMW
4–9 Model, body, engine, restraint system
10 Model year
11 Plant
12–17 Serial number

What to send us

Type the full VIN into the Request a part form or WhatsApp it with a photo of the part. Our parts identification team confirms the exact part number against the manufacturer's catalogue before quoting.

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