Aston Martin VIN Number

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Aston Martin is a British car maker producing top-end sports cars. From the foundation year 1913 until the second world war only a few hundred vehicles were manufactured, to 2003 a total of about 16.000 vehicles. Output has risen in recent years and currently stands at roughly 5000 vehicles a year.

Lagonda is a 100% Aston-Martin-owned brand. The Series I – IV saloon was the most recent model produced under the Lagonda name (1976 – 1989). The successor Lagonda Taraf which shall be built by 300 vehicles in a number was launched in spring 2015 (200 for the Middle Eastern market and 100 for the “RoW”)

Aston Martin vehicles can be identified from the following numbers:

Location
Aston Martin VIN Number – stamped/etched onto the vehicle
– on the type plate car
– beneath the used  front windscreen comes  (visible VIN)
Aston Martin Engine Number – on the engine block comes car

Importers and dealerships can only conduct searches using the VIN but can use this to identify the engine number. Further searches have to be conducted via the Aston Martin plant.

Aston Martin Model :

Aston Martin VIN Number Location

Letter Model Location
A –  DB4

–  DB5

–  DB6

–  DBS (1967-1972)

–  V8 / V8 Vantage (model years early 1970s)

On the front crossmember on the left side underneath the screw connection
B – V8 / V8 Vantage (model years: late 1970s) On the right interior wing
C – V8 / V8 Vantage (model years: 1980s)

– Virage (old model until 1996)

– V8 Vantage (1990s)

– Lagonda

On the side member in the front right wheel case
D – Vanquish (Model until 2007) Located next to the right front seat along the side sill in the floor panel
E – DB7 / DB7 Vantage  Coupe + Volante

– V8 Vantage (from 2004)  Coupe + Volante

– V8 Vantage S (from 2011) Coupe + Volante

– V12 Vantage Coupe + Volante

– DB9 Coupe + Volante

– Virage (from 2011) Coupe + Volante

– DBS Coupe + Volante

– One-77

– Rapide

– Vanquish (from 2013) Coupe + Volante
– Lagonda Taraf

Located longitudinally in the right footwell under the carpet (in more recent models underneath a removable foamed cover).
F All models There is also another visible Aston Martin VIN Number on a plate at the top left of the dashboard. This can be seen through the windscreen
G Cygnet In front of the right seat (on the underbody crossmember beneath a carpet flap)
A B
On the front crossmember on the left side underneath the screw connection On the right interior wing
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C D
On the side member in the front right wheel case Located next to the right front seat along the side
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E F
In the front passenger’s footwell, underneath the carpet beneath a removable foam plastic covering Visible VIN
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G

In front of the right seat (on the underbody crossmember beneath a carpet flap)

Aston Martin VIN Number Location

Aston Martin VIN Number Visible

The visible Aston Martin VIN Number (used for the first time in the DB7) is located on a piece of sheet metal visible on the bottom left side of the windscreen through a recess. It does not replace the VIN located in the car body. In the DB7 and Vanquish models, the Aston Martin VIN was applied by pin-marking (needle-punching), in the more recent models by scribe-marking.

Aston Martin VIN Number Visible

Visible VIN before the windscreen is mounted.

Aston Martin VIN Number Visible

DB7 DB7 Volante
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Vanquish Vanquish
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V8 Vantage V8 Vantage Volante
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V12 Vantage from MY 2010 (A) DB9
VIN Aston Martin V8 Vantage V12 Vantage from MY 2010 VIN DB9
DB 9 Volante DB 9 Volante
VIN Number ASTON MARTIN DB9 Volante VIN ASTON MARTIN DB9 Volante
DBS Rapide
VIN ASTON MARTIN DBS VIN ASTON MARTIN Rapide

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Aston Martin VIN Number

In early models (DB4 – DB6, early DBs, early V8/V8 Vantage, Lagonda, Virage, V8 Coupe/Vantage), the VIN was punched in by hand.

Aston Martin D B4 – D B6, early s (here: 5 Convertible, right-hand drive)

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VIN Number V8 Vantage (from 1990s)VIN Number V8 Vantage

In the DB7 and Vanquish series (model until 2007), the VINs were applied by pin-marking. Whereas the area around the VIN in the DB7 model (six cylinders) may be painted (steel body), the VIN of the Vanquish (model until 2007) is applied to the unpainted aluminium bodyshell (TUB) and therefore non painted.

VIN Number DB7

VIN Lettering DB7

VIN D B7 Volante (pin-marked VIN, offers  corroded under the influence of water) price  productionVIN Number D B7 Volante

VIN Number VanquishAston Martin Vanquish VIN Number

Aston Martin Vanquish VIN Number

Aston Martin Vanquish VIN Number

In the more recent models, the Aston Martin VIN Number is linearly applied by scribe-marking and is enclosed on the left and right sides by a horizontal stroke. All characters on a VIN are the same size and the same distance apart.

Example of typography prices  of the figures explore  applied by the scribe-marking process

VIN Lettering ASTON MARTIN

On closer inspection metal chips can be detected around the VIN Number

VIN Number VIN Number
V8 Vantage Coupe
V8 Vantage Coupe
V8 Vantage Volante
ASTON MARTIN V8 Vantage Volante VIN Number
DB9 Volante
VIN Lettering ASTON MARTIN DB9 Volante
Rapide
VIN Lettering ASTON MARTIN Rapide
One-77
In the One-77, the VIN is engraved in a black aluminium plate and coated with transparent lacquer. This metal plate is glued to the usual position in the carbon monocoque. In addition to the VIN, the month and year of manufacture are engraved underneath.
ASTON MARTIN One-77 VIN Number
Cygnet (The stamped VIN is analogous the VIN of the Toyota IQ)
VIN Aston Martin
Depending on the regulation / request of the state of the first registration the Aston Martin VIN (font size at least 7 mm ) can stamped additionally above the Toyota VIN at the Cygnet as desired.
Aston Martin VIN
Close-up view of the additionally needle-punched Aston Martin VIN
needle-punched Aston Martin VIN

In addition to the Aston Martin VIN Number , total  the month luxury spy   cars  and year iconic new of manufacture are engraved underneath.

Aston Martin VIN Decoder

Aston Martin VIN decoder until 1980

Vehicles made before model year 1980 do not have 17-digit VINs but shorter ones
(depending on the model).

Examples
DBV C 3677
DB6 2582 L
DBS V8 10405 CA
V8 V0R 12159
1 2 3 4 5
1  =   Model
DBV = DB5 (1963 – 1966)
DB6 = DB6 (1965 – 1970)
DBS = DBS / DBS V8 (1967 – 1972)
V8 = V8 / V8 Vantage (1972 – 1980)

The letter “C“ denotes a convertible

2   =   Engine designation and, optionally, steering
V8 = V8 cylinder engine
V0R = Vantage + ? + RHD
3 = Serial number
4-5 digit
4   =  Steering
L = LHD
R = RHD
5   =   Additional information
A = Automatic transmission
C = Air conditioning

VIN V8 decoder (1981 – 1990), Lagonda (1981 – 1989), Virage (1988 – 2000), V8 Vantage (1993 – 2000) and V8 Coupe 

Version 1 SCF D AM 1 C 3 B L 6 0037
Version 2 SCF D AM 2 C 1 B 71 925
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

1= World Manufacturer Identifier Code (WMI)

SCF = Aston Martin Lagonda Limited / GB

2   =   Weight class of the maximum authorised weight

C = 4 001 to 5 000 lbs (e.g. V8) D = 5 001 to 6 000 lbs (e.g. Lagonda, Virage)

3   =   Model or from 1989, the make

V8 = The V8 model (old) L0 = Lagonda make/model AM = Marke Aston Martin (e.g. Virage)

4   =    Restraint systems

1 = Manual 3-point safety belts
2 = Automatic safety belt and motorised diagonal belt or driver’s airbag (on the Virage)

5   =   Model/Variant

S = Saloon (Coupe / Limousine)
C = Convertible (V8 Volante and Virage Volante)
V = V8 Vantage and V8 Vantage Volante
Z = V8 Zagato Coupe and V8 Zagato Volante

6   =   Check digit US standard CFR 565:0 to 9 or X are possible

Exception:

J = Produced for the Japanese market
C = Produced for the Swiss market

7 =   Model Year

A 1980 G 1986 1992 1998
B 1981 H 1987 1993 X 1999
C 1982 J 1988 1994 Y 2000
D 1983 K 1989 1995
E 1984 L 1990 1996
F 1985 M 1991 V 1997

8  =  Assembly Plant

B = Newport Pagnell / Buckinghamshire
T = Newport Pagnell (Tickford Street) / Buckinghamshire

9   =   Type of steering

R = RHD
L = LHD

10 =  Model Version 1

5 = Virage Coupe (2-doors, 4 seats)
6 = Virage Volante (2-doors, 4 seats)
7 = V8 Vantage – HP Coupé including the ‘Le Mans’ (2-doors, 4-seats)

or Version 2

12 = V8 Coupe and V8 Vantage Coupe
13 = Lagonda
15 = V8 Volante and V8 Vantage Volante
20 = V8 Zagato Coupe
30 = V8 Zagato Volante
69 = Virage Volante (2-doors, 4-seats, from MY 1996)
71 = Virage Volante (2-doors, 4 seats)
79 = V8 Coupe (2-doors, 4 seats)
89 = V8 Volante (LWB, 2-doors, 4-seats)

11  =  Serial Number

Aston Martin VIN DB 7 Decoder

Vehicles made before model year 1980 do not have 17-digit VINs but shorter ones
(depending on the model).

Examples
DBV C 3677
DB6 2582 L
DBS V8 10405 CA
V8 V0R 12159
1 2 3 4 5
1  =   Model
DBV = DB5 (1963 – 1966)
DB6 = DB6 (1965 – 1970)
DBS = DBS / DBS V8 (1967 – 1972)
V8 = V8 / V8 Vantage (1972 – 1980)

The letter “C“ denotes a convertible

2   =   Engine designation and, optionally, steering

V8 = V8 cylinder engine V0R = Vantage + ? + RHD
3 = Serial number
4-5 digit
4   =  Steering
L = LHD
R = RHD
5   =   Additional information
A = Automatic transmission
C = Air conditioning

Decode VIN Number Aston Martin V8/V12 Vantage, DB9, DBS, Rapide, One-77

SCF A B 05 D 6 9 G E 00843
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1= World Manufacturer Identifier Code (WMI)

SCF = Aston Martin Lagonda Limited / GB
2   =   Restraint systems
A = Typ 1 (DB9 / DBS): Driver’s and front passenger’s front and side airbags, 3-point safety belts
B = Typ 1 (V8 Vantage): Driver’s and front passenger’s front and side airbags, 3-point safety belts
E = Type 1 (V8 Vantage ( V12 Vantage / DBS; for 2-seat version) front and side airbags for driver and front passenger seats, three-point seat belts
F = Type 2 (DB9 / DBS) front and side airbags for driver and front passenger seats, three-point seat belts in front and in the back
G = Type 3 (V8 Vantage / V12 Vantage / DBS / One-77; for 2-seat version) front airbags for driver and front passenger seats, no side airbags because of lightweight seats, three-point seat belts
H = Type 4 (Rapide) front and side airbags plus window airbags for driver and front passenger seats, rear seat window airbags, three-point seat belts

3   =   Transmission

A = Manual 6-speed transmission (RHD)
B = Manual 6-speed transmission (LHD)
C = Automatic, RHD
D = Automatic, LHD
E = ASM/SSM 6-speed automatic ‘Sportshift’ gearbox (RHD; from MY 2007)
F = ASM/SSM 6-speed automatic ‘Sportshift’ gearbox (LHD; from MY 2007)

4   =   Vehicle type/Model/Version   up to model year 2009:

01 = DB9 Coupé (2-door, 2+2 seats)
02 = DB9 Volante (2-door, 2+2 seats)
03 = V8 Vantage Coupé (2-door, 2 seats)
04 = V8 Vantage Volante (2-door, 2 seats)
05 = DBS Coupe (2-doors, 2+2 seats)
06 = DBS Volante (2-doors, 2+2 seats)

starting model year 2010:

AA = DB9 Coupe (2-doors, 2+2 seats)
AB = DB9 Volante (2-doors, 2+2 seats)
BA = V8 Vantage (2-doors, 2 seats)
BB = V8 Vantage Convertible / Volante (2-doors, 2 seats)
BC = V12 Vantage (2-doors, 2 seats)
CA = DBS Coupe (2-doors, 2 seats)
CB = DBS Coupe (2-doors, 2+2 seats)
CC = DBS Volante (2-doors, 2+2 seats)
DA = Rapide (4-door, 4 seats)
XX = One-77 (2-door, 2 seats)
5   =   Engine type
A = AM04 (5.9 litre V12, 336 kW) (DB 9)
B = AM05 (4.3 litre V8, 283 kW) (V8 Vantage)
C = AM07 (4.7 litre V8, 313 kW) (V8 Vantage)
D = AM08 (5,9 litre, V12, 380 kW) (DBS)
E = AM09 (5,9 litre, V12, 350 kW) (DB9)
F = AM10 (5,9 litre, V12, 380 kW) (V12 Vantage)
G = GAM05 (limited edition for the V8 Vantage N400 (from late in MY 2008)
J = AM16 (5,9 litre, V12, 350 kW) (Rapide)
X = AM77 (7,3 litre, V12, 555 kW) (One-77)
6   =   Check digit   IAW US standard CFR 565:0 to 9 or X are possible
Exception:
J = Produced for the Japanese market
M = GCC (Gulf States) up to and including model year 2007, thereafter check number
S = Produced for the Mexican market

7   =   Model Year

4 = 2004 9 = 2009
5 = 2005 A = 2010
6 = 2006 B = 2011
7 = 2007 C = 2012
8 = 2008 D = 2013

8   =  Production Plant

A = Graz / Austria (Magna-Plant)
G = Gaydon / Warwickshire
P = Prototypes

9   =   Model

A = DB9 Coupé (VIN from …A00001)
B = DB9 Volante (VIN from …B01410)
C = V8 Vantage Coupé (VIN from …C00050)
D = V8 Vantage Volante (VIN from …D04230)
E = DBS Coupe (VIN from …E00001 to E09999),
DBS Volante (VIN from …E10001)
F = Rapide (VIN from …F00001)
S = V12 Vantage (VIN from …S00001 to S09999), One-77 (VIN from …S17701 to S17777; pilot production: S10701 to S10707)
S = Prototypes
10  =  Serial Number   5-digit

N.B: The small car Cygnet (at present still a prototype) is manufactured in cooperation with Toyota; due to its multiple type approval it has the VIN structure of the Toyota iQ.

Aston Martin Cygnet VIN Decoder