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Toyota VIN Number
Toyota VIN Number Location
| Starlet; Carina; Camry; Corona; Corolla; Avensis; MR2; Yaris (until 2005); Celica; Paseo; Previa; Prius; RAV4 (Type A1, until Mod. 2001)
In the engine compartment on the power pack bulkhead, partially hidden by a plastic covering |
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| Yaris (from 2006, 2011)
Verso, Verso S Picnic,Prius + |
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| Land Cruiser
FJ Cruiser: In the front right wheel housing |
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| Hilux (from 2006): Alternative 1 in the wheel case, at the front right side in front of the axle |
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| Hilux: Alternative 2 in the wheel case, at the rear right side of the frame(e.g. Plant South Africa) |
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| HiAce:
In the front passenger’s door entry (behind a plastic cover) |
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Toyota VIN Number Location AppearanceThe Toyota VIN Number exported to Europe has 17 characters. For vehicles exported to Arab or Asian countries the Toyota VIN Number normally has 12 characters. This “short form” VIN is composed of the model code and the 7-digit serial number.
Toyota VIN lookup to model year 2000, the 12-digit VIN was also punched in vehicles destined for the North American market, while the visible Toyota VIN lookup and the type plate (referred to as “Federal Safety Certification Label“ in the U.S.A. and as “Compliance Label“ in Canada) comprised the complete VIN. Since model year 2001, the 17-digit VIN has also been punched in vehicles destined for the North American market.
An example of a 12-character VIN:
The numbers are generally stamped on.
As a rule, the toyota vin (Identification Number) is stamped in a straight line, with equal spaces between each character. The characters are all 8 mm high and 6 mm wide. The distance between the individual letters or numbers should be 8.3mm, measured from the central point of each. The european Toyota VIN Number has a wavy line at both ends.
Figures and letter forms:
Examples
Note: on WMI NMT (manufacturing plant in Turkey, see Auris, Verso), different typography of Toyota VIN Number
Other plants
Plant Turkey
Images showing examples of stamped VINs:
Toyota VIN Decoder
Toyota VIN Decoder Old Version
Toyota VIN Decoder From My 2000
Toyota VIN Visible
Pursuant to the regulations in the relevant countries some models of Toyota vehicles have a Toyota VIN visible . This is above the dashboard, behind the front windshield at the bottom left. The shape and form of this visible VIN (the material of the data carrier and the way the number is applied) can vary according to model, year of manufacture and works.
New type of Toyota VIN visible written on a riveted metal platelet. (The toyota vin lookup can only be identified with difficulty)
Toyota FJ Cruiser VIN visible
Mounting of the metal platelet with the visible Toyota in the vehicle
(Example Camry Production in Russia)
after the body has been painted.
US-Labels („Component parts marking labels“)
In toyota vin decoder destined for the U.S.A., 14 vehicle parts (12 parts in 2/3-door vehicles) have to be provided with the complete VIN, height of characters: at least 2.4 mm, since 1987 according to U.S. regulations.
For Toyota vin number are used to adhesive-labels, except the VIN also the stroke Toyota have printed.
| 1. | Engine |
| 2. | Transmission |
| 3. – 6. | all wings |
| 7. | Bonnet |
| 8. – 11. | all doors |
| 12. – 13. | Front and rear bumpers |
| 14. | Boot cover or rear hatch |
Examples:
Toyota Factory Plate
Toyota Factory Plate Location
The (metal) Toyota factory plate on older vehicles is normally riveted on to the engine compartment bulkhead. The type plate on newer models is made of adhesive foil and is normally stuck on to the left B-pillar. There are exceptions to the rule in both cases.
• HiAce:
In front of toyota vin number check or under the front passenger’s seat (until 2006, afterwards on con B spar)
• Previa (MY 2001), Lexus RX300: On the left side wall of the engine compartment
• Hilux (from 2006):
on the left front inner wing
Toyota factory plate Form
Metal plates
Metal plates were used on all earlier models and are still used on some current models.
Examples:
Toyota Sticker plates
Black sticker plates with white lettering have been used on some models (such as the Avensis, the Yaris from 2006, the new RAV4) from February 2002, whilst other models (such as the Yaris until 2005, the Corolla, the Corolla Verso) still have metal plates. The switch from one to the other occurs with the first major overhaul of the model concerned.
In vehicles made in Japan (recognizable by the VIN starting with “JT“) the weight data comprise a double-lasered “kg“, thus emphasized like bold type. Exception AYGO.
Layout and colour different
Toyota Sticker plates Content
| 1st Line | = | Manifacturer |
| 2nd Line | = | Approval check number |
| 3rd Line | = | Vehicle vin number location |
| 4th Line | = | Max gross weight |
| 5th Line | = | Max gross weight, including towing weight |
| 6th Line | = | Axle load front axle |
| 7th Line | = | Axle load rear |
| 8th Line | = | Model code |
| (internal model designation and version) | ||
| 9th Line | = | C/TR/A/TM |
| and to the side on sticker plates | C = Colour | |
| TR = Interior equipment (Trim) | ||
| A = Axle ratio code (Axle) | ||
| TM = Gear type (Transmission) |
Provided that a spare types sign becomes necessary, can do this about the general importer with the Toyota-European headquarters in Brussels are reordered. These spare types signs correspond optically to the original plates. Toyota chassis number , Because this order way is protracted, nevertheless, and cost-intensive, become Spare types signs of the traders often with free suppliers/ Sign producers ordered
(Remark: In Germany the type sign must not go compelling from Kfz manufacturers are delivered, merely the necessary registrations are prescribed legally.)
Toyota Engine Number
With a complete Toyota engine number, the general importer who imported the vehicle will have no problem in providing an identification. For vehicles exported into another country, the corresponding general importer will have to forward the request to Japan. In such cases it takes about 2 – 3 weeks to receive an answer.
Toyota Engine Number Location
On the front of the engine,
from above it can be seen in front of the engine covering on the engine itself
At the front of the engine, easily legible from the front
On the front of the engine, on the right, near the manifold heat protection plate
On the front of the engine, to the side, on a protruding ledge
On the front of the engine, on the right ledge, as seen from the front
4ZZ-FE and 3ZZ-FE engine (e.g. Corolla)
Engine type list