Skoda is a Czech car manufacturer that produces reliable and affordable cars. If you are interested in buying a Skoda car, you may want to decode its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). The Skoda VIN number is a unique identifier assigned to each Skoda car, which provides detailed information about its features and specifications.
In this article, we will explain what the Skoda VIN number is, where to find it, and how to decode it. We will also discuss why decoding the VIN is important and what information you can obtain from it.
What is a Skoda VIN Number?
A Skoda VIN number is a 17-character alphanumeric code assigned to each Skoda car by the manufacturer. The VIN number contains information about the car’s model, year, engine type, country of manufacture, and more. The VIN number is unique to each car, which means that no two Skoda cars have the same VIN number.
Location of the Skoda VIN Number
The Skoda VIN number is located in several places on the car, depending on the model and year of manufacture. Here are the most common locations where you can find the Skoda VIN number:
- On the dashboard: Look at the lower left corner of the dashboard, near the windshield, to find a metal plate with the VIN number.
- On the driver’s side door: Look at the door frame, near the door latch, to find a sticker with the VIN number.
- Under the hood: Look at the front of the engine block, near the battery, to find a metal plate with the VIN number.
- On the registration and title documents: The Skoda VIN number is also listed on the car’s registration and title documents.
Felicia
The Skoda Felicia VIN number location depends on the production year of the vehicle. For Felicia models produced until 1999, the VIN number can be found on the front suspension strut on the right side of the vehicle. It is usually located on a metal plate that is riveted to the strut.
Fabia
The location of the VIN number in Skoda Fabia varies depending on the model year. For example, in Fabia models produced from 2007 to 2010, the VIN number can be found on the right side reinforcement element and the dashboard housing on the left.
Octavia I till MY 2005 and Superb I
The Skoda Octavia VIN Number is stamped onto the middle of the bulkhead between the passenger compartment and the engine compartment. The location and appearance of the VIN are identical with those of the VW Passat.
Octavia II, Superb II, Octavia Scout from MY 2005 and Yeti
Placed on the right suspension strut dome, under a plastic covering.
Octavia III from MY 2013 / Fabia III from MY 2015
On the inner side of the wing, aligned longitudinally, on the right, in the direction of travel, in front of the engine compartment bulkhead
Roomster and Praktik from MY 2007
The Skoda VIN Number is at the front, on the right, near the suspension strut dome
Fabia / Roomster from Facelift MY 2011
For Roomster cars manufactured between 2010 and 2015, the VIN number is located on the fixed element on the front right of the car, near the suspension strut dome.
Citigo from MY 2012
The VIN number location on a Skoda Citigo can vary depending on the production date and country of origin. However, the most common location to find the VIN number on a Skoda Citigo diagonally on the mounting plate of the strute dome in the right front
Rapid from MY 2013
On the inner side of the wing, aligned longitudinally, on the right, in the direction of travel, behind of the engine compartment bulkhead
Skoda VIN Number behind the windscreen (Visible VIN)
On the Fabia, Superb, Octavia, Fabia II and Roomster a VIN is also located behind the windscreen. It is on a black adhesive foil with white lettering. The style and material are identical with those of the type sticker.
Examplle: Visible VIN Fabia II
Exammple: Visible VIN Roomster
Skoda VIN Lettering
Skoda VIN Number Decoding
Once you have located the Skoda VIN number, it’s time to decode it. Decoding a VIN number can provide you with a wealth of information about a Skoda vehicle. It can help you to verify the authenticity of the car, confirm its year of manufacture, and identify any optional equipment that came with it. It can also help you to identify any past damage or modifications that may have been made.
The Skoda VIN number is made up of 17 characters that represent specific information about the vehicle. The first three characters represent the manufacturer’s code and the country in which it was made. The fourth to eighth characters are unique to each vehicle and represent specific details such as the model, engine type, and body style. The ninth character is a check digit used to verify the validity of the VIN number. The tenth character represents the year of manufacture, while the eleventh character represents the plant in which the vehicle was assembled. The final six characters are the serial number of the vehicle.
Let’s take a closer look at each character in the Skoda VIN number:
- World Manufacturer Identifier Code (WMI)
The first three characters of the VIN number represent the World Manufacturer Identifier Code (WMI). In the case of Skoda, this code is TMB, which identifies Skoda as the manufacturer. The following two characters represent the country in which the vehicle was made.
- Superstructure and fittings
The fourth to eighth characters of the Skoda VIN number are unique to each vehicle and represent specific details such as the model, engine type, and body style. For example, the Skoda Fabia is represented by the code 5J. The fifth character represents the series and the sixth character represents the body style.
- Engine
The seventh character of the Skoda VIN number represents the engine type. This character can be a letter or a number, and it identifies the type of engine that was installed in the vehicle.
- Number of the air bags
The eighth character of the Skoda VIN number represents the number of airbags that are installed in the vehicle. This can be a letter or a number.
- Type
The ninth character of the Skoda VIN number is a check digit used to verify the validity of the VIN number.
- Check digit
The ninth character of the Skoda VIN number is a check digit used to verify the validity of the VIN number.
- Model Year
The tenth character of the Skoda VIN number represents the year of manufacture. In Skoda VIN numbers, the year of manufacture is represented by a letter code. For example, A represents 1980, B represents 1981, and so on.
- Production Plant
The eleventh character of the Skoda VIN number represents the plant in which the vehicle was assembled.
- Serial Number
The final six characters of the Skoda VIN number represent the serial number of the vehicle. This number is unique to each vehicle and is assigned by the manufacturer.
Decoding a Skoda VIN number can provide you with a wealth of information about a vehicle. By using a Skoda VIN decoder, you can identify the model, engine type, and body style of a vehicle. You can also verify the year of manufacture and identify any optional equipment that came with it. This information can be particularly helpful when purchasing a used Skoda vehicle.
Felicia
Attention: Felicia has one a little bit other classification VIN like the newer models.
Exception: The VIN: WV1 ZZZ 9UZ1T 001019
is produced by Skoda for the Caddy, produced under licence for VW.
Other models
Fabia Fabia II Fabia II Facelift MY 2011
Superb II Roomster / Praktik Roomster Facelift MY 2011
| TMB | D | H | 0 | 1U | 8 | Y | 8 | 123456 |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Attention: To MY became 1999, only with the Octavia, in 4. to 6-th place of her FIN the filling figures ZZZ like in VW and Audi uses!!!!
1- World Manufacturer Identifier Code (WMI)
2= Superstructure and fittings
3 = Engine
4= Number of the air bags
5= Type
6 = Check digit
7 = Model Year
8 = Production Plant
9 = Serial Number
Gearbox number:
The gearbox number is composed of letters, numbers and letters, and the date of manufacture.
The gearbox code is composed of two or three letters, or a number and a letter. The five digits which follow merely comprise the date of manufacture.
Example: AAC28022
AAC = Transmission identification
28 = Day
02 = Month
2 = Year e.g. ’92
List of current Skoda gearboxes with gearbox identification letters
Sorted by gearbox identification numbers
Location of the gearbox number
Technical Service Label:
The technical service label is printed by computer and made of adhesive paper. It contains important information for the identification of the vehicle.
The technical service label is often removed when a car is customised. In most cases, however, bits of it are left sticking on the panel. If you soak these in solvent, they can be removed. Against a backlight, the VIN or other data can be read.
Location of the technical service label
What the technical service label looks like and the information it contains
The technical service label contains the production identification number, the engine and gearbox identification letters, and, in encoded form, all information relating to fittings packages.
Radio Number:
Broken down as on all VAG vehicles
Appearance and seat of the number see under VW Briefcase
| SK | Z | 1 | Z | 3 | W | 0123456 |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1 = Producer of the vehicle
SK = Skoda
2 = Filler
3 = Producer of the radio
1 Blaupunkt
2 Grundig
3 Sony
4 Delphi / Delco
5 Panasonic
6 Philips
9 Clarion
4 = Filler
5 = Radio model
1 Alpha
2 Beta
3 Gamma
4 Mini Disk
5 Gamma in-built CD changer
7 Large-screen navigation apparatus
8 CD changer / Single CD
Exceptions
2 Navigation apparatus with Beta radio
7 Premium
8 Sound 4000
6 = Year of manufacture
The letters correspond to the model year letters on the VIN, but begin again with ‘’A’’ from 2001
A = 2001
B = 2002
C = 2003
D = 2004
E = 2005
F = 2006
G = 2007
H = 2008
J = 2009
K = 2010
7 = Serial Number
Serial number given to the apparatus during production
Starting with the letter ‘’Y’’ (2000), the radio number can be checked in the VW works.
In the future there will no longer be an individual number on the apparatus (radio etc). It will be recorded in the apparatus itself and can be read off at a VW garage.
CD-Changer Number:
