Alfa Romeo VIN Decoder

A free Alfa Romeo VIN decoder allows you to look up options, models, years, engine, transmission, and specifications. In addition, you can also check the title records and accidents by clicking Check History.

To check what engine, transmission, and options are installed on your vehicle, use this free online VIN Decoder Tool. 

How to Decode Alfa Romeo VIN

You can also decode Alfa Romeo yourself by looking at the VIN. Here we will go over Alfa Romeo VINs and what each one of the VIN positions means.

Position 1 – Country

The first position in the VIN shows the country of assembly. This is where the MAKE was made. In some cases, it may refer to where the MAKE headquarters are located.

Code	Country
1,4,5	USA
2	CANDA
3	MEXICO
J	JAPAN
K	KOREA
S	UK
V	FRANCE, SPAIN
T	SWITZERLAND
W	GERMANY
Y	SWEDEN, FINLAND
Z	ITALY

Position 2: Manufacturer

A, 4 – Alfa Romeo

Position 4

J – Model

• A – GTV 6 2.5 ( “European” Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV (116) with a V6 engine)
• B – 2000 Spider Veloce ( “European” Spider (115) of the third version)
• D – Milano ( “European” 75 (162)
• E – 164
• J – 8C Competizione (920)

A – Security Code

• A – seatbelts pretensioners, frontal airbags
• B – seatbelts pretensioners, front airbags, side airbags for the first row
• C – seatbelts pretensioners, front airbags, side airbags for all rows
• D – seat belts with pretensioners, without airbags

Position 5

Car 80 … 90s gearbox and accessories:

• A – 5-v M / T (GTV 6 2.5 2000 Spider Veloce, Milano)
• B – 3-art A / T (Spider, Milano)
• C – 5-v M / T (Spider, Milano)

Since the mid-90s generation model:

• A – 1st generation (164, 8C Competizione)
• D – 4th generation (Spider)

Code brand/brand:

• A – the Alfa Romeo

Position 6

Body:

• 1 – sedan (Milano)
• 1 – compartment (8C Competizione)
• 2 – roadster (8C Competizione Spider)
• 5 – spider (2000 Spider Veloce)
• 6 – 2-door coupe (GTV 6 2.5)

For ALFA ROMEO 164 gearbox:

• 3 – M / T
• 4 – A / T

Model Code:

• A – 4C

Position 7

The engine and equipment:

• 1 – Quad Silver / Gold 2.5 (Milano )
• 2 – Quad Green 3.0 (Milano)
• 3 – Quad Platinum / Silver 2.5 (Milano )
• 3 – 3.0 (ALFA ROMEO 164)
• 4 – R4 2.0 (2000 Spider Veloce)
• 4 – Quad Gold / Platinum 2.5 (Milano )
• 5 – Quadrifoglio / Veloce 2.0 (Spider)
• 8 – V8 4.7L 450 hp (8C Competizione)
• 6 – V6 2.5 (GTV 6 2.5)

Body type and equipment:

• A – 4C Coupe
• B – 4C Spider
• C – 4C Coupe LAUNCH EDITION
• D – 4C Spider LAUNCH EDITION

Position 8

• 0 – Milano Quad Gold 2.5
• 1 – 2000 Spider Veloce
• 2 – Milano Quad Platinum 2.5
• 4 – Milano Quad Silver 2.5 / Green 3.0, Spider Graduate 2.0
• 6 – Milano Quad Gold / Platinum
• 9 – GTV 6 2.5
• A – ALFA ROMEO 164 BASE
• E – ALFA ROMEO 164S
• R – ALFA ROMEO 164FL

For the 8C Competizione car security code:
1 – inertia seat belts, front airbags driver and passenger safety

Position 9 – Check Number

This is used to verify if the VIN number is valid. This number is generated by a formula developed by the DOT.

Position 10 – Year of Production

A	1980	L	1990	2000	A	Y	2010
B	1981	M	1991	1	2001	B	2011
C	1982	N	1992	2	2002	C	2012
D	1983	P	1993	3	2003	D	2013
E	1984	R	1994	4	2004	E	2014
F	1985	S	1995	5	2005	F	2015
G	1986	T	1996	6	2006	G	2016
H	1987	V	1997	7	2007	H	2017
J	1988	W	1998	8	2008	J	2018
K	1989	X	1999	9	2009	K	2019

Position 11-17

Alfa Romeo serial number.

Where is the VIN located on an Alfa Romeo?

The VIN is located in the following locations.

Windshield

The VIN is located on the driver-side bottom part of the windshield.

Engine Bay

The VIN plate is located near the top of the suspension on the passenger side.

Stamped in Chassis

Passenger side footwell. Stamped into the chassis.

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