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

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How to Decode Bentley VIN

Position 1 – Country

The first position in the VIN shows the country of assembly. Bentley VINs start with S for Europe.

  • S – Europe

Position 2 – Manufacturer

  • C – United Kingdom

Position 3 – Division

It provides information on the division. Since, in this case, we are dealing with Bentley, this position has the letter B.

  • B – Bentley

Position 4, 5 – Model

  • PM Phantom Vl
  • PT Phantom Vl Landaulette
  • PT Phantom Vl Armoured
  • YD Corniche to 1982
  • YJ Camargue
  • ZA Silver Dawn
  • ZB Continental R, Continental S
  • ZC Corniche S
  • ZD Corniche and Continental 1982 to 1996
  • ZE Bentley Eight from1987, Bentley Brooklands
  • ZF Brooklands LWB
  • ZG Flying Spur
  • ZK Azure, Corniche from 2000
  • ZL Silver Spur with Division
  • ZN Silver Spur, Mulsanne LWB, Mulsanne Turbo L, Turbo RL prior to1989
  • ZP Turbo RL before 1989
  • ZR Turbo R from 1989
  • ZS Silver Spirit, Mulsanne, Mulsanne Turbo, Eight prior to 1987, Turbo R prior to 1989
  • ZT Turbo S
  • ZU Continental T
  • ZV Silver Spur Park Ward Limousine
  • ZW Silver Spur Touring Limousine
  • ZX Silver Spur Limousine, 1998
  • ZY Silver Spur, Extended
  • ZZ Continental SC
  • LA Silver Seraph
  • LB Arnage, Arnage Green Label, Arnage Birkin
  • LC Arnage Red Label, Arnage Le Mans Arnage R
  • LD Park Ward from 2000
  • LE Arnage LWB
  • LF Arnage T

Position 6, 7 Engine Type

  • 00 – 6.75L V8, naturally aspirated. without catalyst
  • 02 – 6.75L V8, naturally aspirated with a catalyst (with 1988 YG)
  • 03 – 6.75L V8, turbocharger Garrett, catalyst (s 1988 YG)
  • 04 – 6.75L V8, turbocharger Garrett, without catalyst (with 1988 g .)
  • 05 – 6.75L V8, turbocharger Garrett, catalyst (Turbo S)
  • 06 – 6.75L V8, turbocharger Garrett, without catalyst (Turbo S)
  • 0T – 6.75L V8, turbocharger Garrett, without catalyst (up to 1988 YG)
  • 11 – 6.75L V8, naturally aspirated with a catalyst, OBDII
  • 12 – 6.75L V8, naturally aspirated with a catalyst, OBDI
  • 13 – 6.75L V8, without pressurization, without catalyst, OBDI
  • 14 – 6.75L V8, turbocharger Garrett, catalyst, OBDII
  • 15 – 6.75L V8, turbo Garrett, catalyst, OBDI
  • 16 – 6.75L V8, turbocharger Garrett, without catalyst
  • 17 – 6.75L V8, naturally aspirated with a catalyst, OBDI, Traction Assistance
  • 18 – 6.75L V8, without pressurization, without catalyst, OBDI, Traction Assistance
  • 19 – 6.75L V8, low-pressure turbocharger Garrett, catalyst, OBDII
  • 20 – 6.75L V8, Garrett low-pressure turbocharger, a catalyst, OBDI
  • 21 – 6.75L V8, Garrett turbocharger low pressure, without catalyst
  • 22 – 6.75L V8, Garrett turbocharger, a catalyst, OBDII, intercooler 400 hp
  • 23 – 6.75L V8, turbo Garrett, catalyst, OBDI, intercooler, 400 hp
  • 24 – 6.75L V8, turbocharger Garrett, without catalyst, intercooler, 420 hp
  • 25 – 6.75L V8, turbocharger Garrett, catalyst, OBDII, intercooler, 420 hp
  • 26 – 6.75L V8, turbocharger Garrett, catalyst, OBDI, intercooler, 420 hp
  • 27 – 6.75L V8, turbocharger Garrett, without catalyst, intercooler, 420 hp
  • 28- 6.75L V8, turbo Garrett, catalyst, OBDI, intercooler, 325 hp
  • 29 – 6.75L V8, turbo Garrett, the catalyst, the OBDII, intercooler, 325 hp
  • 30 – 6.75L V8, Garrett turbocharger low pressure, without catalyst, intercooler, 325 hp
  • 31 – 6.75L V8, twin turbochargers, catalytic converter, the OBDII, intercooler, 400 hp
  • 32 – 6.75L V8, twin turbochargers, catalytic converter, OBDI, intercooler, 400 hp
  • 33 – 6.75L V8, two turbochargers, without a catalyst, intercooler, 400 hp
  • 34 – 6.75L V8, two turbochargers, the catalyst intercooler 450 hp
  • 36 – 6.75L V8, two turbochargers, without catalyst, intercooler 450 hp
  • 37 – 6.75L V8, twin turbochargers, catalytic converter, intercooler, 400 hp
  • 38 – 6.75L V8, two turbochargers, without a catalyst, intercooler, 400 hp
  • 42 – 6.75L V8, naturally aspirated with a catalyst (up to 1988 YG)
  • 43 – 6.75L V8, two turbochargers, the catalyst intercooler 450 hp
  • 50 – 4.4L V8, without catalyst
  • 51 – 4.4L V8, the catalyst
  • 60 – 5.4L V12, without catalyst
  • 61 – 5.4L V12, with a catalyst, OBD-II
  • 62 – 5.4L V12, with a catalyst, catalytic converter EOBD
  • 80 – 6.75L V8, without catalyst

Position 8 – Restraint System

  • A – seatbelt pre-tensioners
  • B – conventional seat belts
  • C – two front airbags
  • D – driver airbag
  • E – two front airbags and seat belts with pre-tensioners
  • F – four airbags (up to 2004)
  • the F – front airbags, front seat belts with pre-tensioners, side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags (since 2004)
  • the G – front airbags, lane seat belts with pre-tensioners, side airbags front and rear (2004)
  • H – front airbags, front and rear seat belts with pre-tensioners (since 2004)

Position 9 – Check Number

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

Position 10 – Year of Production

A1980L1990Y2000A2010
B1981M199112001B2011
C1982N199222002C2012
D1983P199332003D2013
E1984R199442004E2014
F1985S199552005F2015
G1986T199662006G2016
H1987V199772007H2017
J1988W199882008J2018
K1989X199992009K2019

Position 11

This indicates the plant where the vehicle was assembled. Bentley has its specific codes.

  • C – Crewe
  • W – Willesden

Position 12 -17

Position twelve through seventeen shows the serial number of the car. Often indicates a sequence that helps the manufacturer when and where the car came off the assembly line. Bentley can choose any six-digit number they like, as this number is not standardized.

Bentley VIN Number Location

Wondering where the VIN is located on a Bentley car? Here is where you will find the VIN on a Bentley.

  • Lower left corner of the windshield.
  • Engine bay
  • Near front suspension struts
  • Stamped on the floor. Front passenger seat.
  • Rear trunk, Under carpet.
  • Behind the front wheel

Bentley Models

 

  • 3
  • 3-LITRE
  • 4
  • 4-LITRE
  • 8-LITRE
  • ARNAGE
  • AZURE
  • BROOKLANDS
  • CONTINENTAL
  • CORNICHE
  • EIGHT
  • MARK
  • MK
  • MULSANNE
  • T1
  • T2
  • TURBO

Decoded Bentley VIN Example

SCBGT3ZA6GC055616

DescriptionPositionRaw DataDecoded Data
Region:1SEurope
Country:1-2SCUnited Kingdom
Manufacturer:2-3CBUnknown
Model Specific:4-8GT3ZAUnknown
Check Digit:96Valid
Year:10G1986
Assembly Plant:11CC
Serial Number:12-1705561655616

SCBDR33W08C055697

DescriptionPositionRaw DataDecoded Data
Region:1SEurope
Country:1-2SCUnited Kingdom
Manufacturer:2-3CBUnknown
Model Specific:4-8DR33WUnknown
Check Digit:90Valid
Year:1082008
Assembly Plant:11CC
Serial Number:12-1705569755697

We hope you find the Bentley VIN Decoder guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Bentley.

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