Skoda VIN Decoder

A Skoda VIN decoder allows you to look up options, models, years, engines, transmissions, and specifications.

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HOW TO DECODE SKODA VIN

Position 1

Position one in the Skoda VIN is held by a character identifying the country where the vehicle was assembled.

• 1, 4, 5 United States
• 2 Canada
• 3 Mexico
• J Japan
• K Korea
• S UK
• V France, Spain
• T Switzerland
• W Germany
• Y Sweden/ Finland
• Z Italy

Position 2

Position two of the VIN is held by a character that identifies the manufacturer, in this case, Skoda.

Position 3

The third position of the Skoda VIN identifies the brand division. This character pinpoints the specific division if the manufacturer has more than one division.

These first three positions of the Skoda VIN are collectively known as the World Make Identifiers (WMI). These are as shown in the table below:

Mark	WMI	Manufacturer	Brand Owner	Country Code	Country
SKODA	1A9	AAI / ACL Technology (USA)	VAG	1A	USA
SKODA	TMB	SKODA (CZ)	VAG	TM	Czech Republic
SKODA	TMP	SKODA OSTROV (CZ)	VAG	TM	Czech Republic
SKODA	TMS	SKODA (CZ)	VAG	TM	Czech Republic
SKODA	TNL	SKODA (CZ)	VAG	TN	Czech Republic
SKODA	XW8	Volkswagen Group Rus (OOO) (RU)	VAG	XW	Russia
SKODA	XWW	ASIA AUTO JSC (KZ)	VAG	XW	Kazakhstan
SKODA	Y6U	Europenalties (UA)	VAG	Y6	Ukraine

Position 4

For Skoda Felicia, this position identifies the model of the vehicle.

E – Felicia

Position 5

For Skoda Felicia, this position identifies the engine type of the vehicle.

• A – 1.6 (75 kW), gasoline; 1.4 TSI (92 kW), gasoline direct-injection turbo
• B – 1.4 (50 kW), gasoline; 1.8 TSI (118 kW), gasoline direct-injection turbo
• C – 1.4 (55 kW), gasoline;
• D – 1.4 (74 kW), gasoline; 2.0 (1.9) TDI (125 kW) diesel turbocharged and intercooled;
• E – 2.0 (85 kW) petrol;
• F – 1.9 SDI (47 kW), diesel;
• G – 1.9 TDI (66 kW) diesel;
• H – 1.4 (44 kW), gasoline;
• J – 1.6 (55 kW), gasoline;
• I – 1.8 (92 kW), gasoline;
• K – 1.6 (74 kW) petrol;
• L – 1.8 (110 kW), gasoline turbocharged;
• N – 1.9 SDI (50 kW) diesel;
• P – 1.9 TDI (74 kW) diesel turbo;
• R- 1.8 (132 kW), gasoline turbocharged;
• S – 1.9 TDI (81 kW) diesel turbo;
• U – 1.9 TDI (96 kW) diesel turbocharged and intercooled;
• Y – 1.2 (47 kW), diesel, 3 cyl.

Position 6

*For Skoda Felicia, this position identifies the emission compliance of the vehicle.

• A – “Euro-1” (type 135 carbureted engines);
• F – “Euro-2” (injection type engines 135, 136, AEE and diesel AEF);
• G – a one-component catalyst;
• H – “Euro-3”

* For Skoda Octavia, Fabia, and other modern models, position six identifies the passive safety system incorporated in the vehicle.

• 0 – no airbag
• 1 – driver airbag
• 2 – two front and two side airbags
• 4 – two front airbags
• 6 – two front and two side airbags, inflatable curtains

Position 7 “ 8

*For Skoda Felicia, position 7 identifies the option in driver airbags.

• 4 or X – no driver’s airbag;
• 6 or Z – have a driver airbag

Position 8 identifies the body type of the vehicle.

• 1 – hatchback
• 3 – closed box
• 5 – universal
• 7 – pickup

* For Skoda Octavia, Fabia, and other modern models, positions seven and eight identify the vehicle’s model code.

• 0G – Rapid Spaceback
• 1U – Octavia I (A4) (Tour);
• 1Z – Octavia II (A5);
• 3T – SuperB II
• 3U – SuperB I
• 3V – SuperB III
• 55 – Kodiaq
• 5E – Octavia III (A7)
• 5J – Rapid Spaceback
• 5J – Roomster
• 5L – Yeti
• 6Y – Fabia I
• 6H – Fabia II
• NA – Rapid (IND)
• NE – Octavia III (A7)
• NF – Citigo
• NG – Rapid
• NH – Rapid
• NJ – Fabia III
• NK – Rapid (RUS)

Position 9

*For Skoda Felicia, this position identifies the trim level of the vehicle.

• 3 – LX, LXi;
• 4 – GLX;
• 5 – SLX;
• 8 – Box (of hatch);
• 9 – Box (of pickup)

* For Skoda Octavia, Fabia, and other modern models, position nine identifies the checksum. This is an algebraically generated digit used to check the validity of the Skoda VIN being looked up.

Position 10

This position identifies the year of production of the Skoda vehicle. This is as shown in the table below:

Year of Issue	Designation	Year of Issue	Designation	Year of Issue	Designation
1971	1	1991	M	2011	B
1972	2	1992	N	2012	C
1973	3	1993	P	2013	D
1974	4	1994	R	2014	E
1975	5	1995	S	2015	F
1976	6	1996	T	2016	G
1977	7	1997	V	2017	H
1978	8	1998	W	2018	J
1979	9	1999	X	2019	K
1980	A	2000	Y	2020	L
1981	B	2001	1	2021	M
1982	C	2002	2	2022	N
1983	D	2003	3	2023	P
1984	E	2004	4	2024	R
1985	F	2005	5	2025	S
1986	G	2006	6	2026	T
1987	H	2007	7	2027	V
1988	J	2008	8	2028	W
1989	K	2009	9	2029	X
1990	L	2010	A	2030	Y

Position 11

*For Skoda Felicia, position eleven identifies the assembly plant of the vehicle as follows:

• 0 – 4 – assembly line in Mladá Boleslav
• 5 – Kvasiny City
• 7 “ Vrchlabí City
• X – Poznan (Poland)

* For Skoda Octavia, Fabia, and other modern models, this position identifies the vehicle’s assembly plant.

• 0 – 4 – assembly line in Mladá Boleslav
• 5 – Kvasiny City
• 6 – (Yeti)
• 7 – 8 “ Vrchlabí City
• 9 – Kvasiny (SuperB)
• K – assembly of CKD or SKD kits (Russia, Kaluga)
• N – Mlada Boleslav
• X – Poznan (Poland)

Position 12-17

Position twelve through seventeen identifies the serial number of the Skoda. This set of numbers is not standard and pinpoints the exact vehicle whose VIN is being looked up. The choice of these numbers is dependent on the preference of the manufacturer.

SKODA MODELS

Skoda models are as follows:

• Fabia
• Felicia
• Forman
• Octavia
• Pick-Up
• Roomster
• Superb
• VanPlus
• Yeti

EXAMPLE DECODED SKODA VIN

VIN: 1N4AL3AP2EC139325

2001 Skoda Octavia I A4 Tour

Manufacturer: Skoda Auto AS

Product Type: Cars

Make: Skoda

Model: Octavia

Series: I

Drive: Front wheel drive

Number of Seats: 5

Number of Doors: 5

Steering Type: Steering Rack

Power Steering: Hydraulic Steering

Rear Brakes: Drum

Fuel Type – Primary: Gasoline

Fuel System: Multi-point injection

Fuel Capacity (I): 55

Engine Displacement (ccm): 1595

Engine Power (kW): 74

Engine RPM: 5600

Engine Cylinders: 4

Engine Cylinders Position: Inline

Valves per Cylinder: 2

Valve Train: OHC

Engine Position: Front, transversely

Engine Stroke: 77.4

Transmission: Manual/ Standard

Number of Gears: 5

ABS: 1

Model Year: 2001

Plant Country: Czech Republic

OPTIONS AND FEATURE CODES

• 7QA CD ROM/DVD/SD card: Without CD/DVD for navigation
• 7A0 CD changer/CD player: Without CD changer/CD player
• 8K0 Headlight control: Without special headlight activation
• 1E1 Activated carbon canister: Activated carbon canister
• 1JB Suspension system in the rear: Rear shock absorption for rough-road design
• A G07 Suspension system in front: Front shock absorption
• 8L3 Antennas: Roof antenna
• 2D0 Cd enhancing underbody panel: Without cd enhancing underbody panel
• T6H Base engine: 4-cylinder gasoline engine 1.6 L unit 06A.F (aluminum)
• J1L Batteries: Battery 280 A (60 Ah)
• 4L0 Breakaway interior rearview mirror: Non-dipping breakaway inside rearview mirror
• 4X0 Side airbag: Without side airbag
• 4KC Side and rear windows: Side and rear windows in heat-insulating glass
• 4B1 Protective side molding: Protective side molding
• 8F2 Sidelights: Side turn signal lights
• 6N1 Mudflap: Mudflaps rear
• 8CC Speedometer cable and seal: Speedometer sensor without seal (electronic speedometer sensor)
• A8C Equipment levels: Comfort equipment
• 8R1 Center high-mounted stop lamp: Center high-mounted stoplight
• 4GF Windshield glass type: Windshield in heat-insulating glass
• 7N0 Tray: Without tray on the roof liner
• 4Z5 Glove compartment: Glove compartment door with light
• 1Q0 Mass damper for steering wheels: Without mass damper for the steering wheel
• 0G3 Transmission types/gearshift mechanisms: Gearshift linkage
• VK0 Air duct, front area: Air duct, standard
• 2V1 Fresh air intake for passenger compartment (with particulate filter): Dust and pollen filter
• 3FA Roof insert/convertible top: Without roof insert (standard roof)
• 5TC Inserts: Without decorative inserts
• 8GM Alternators: Alternator 70 A
• 8AA Radios: Without radio
• 0A2 Doors: 4 doors
• QA0 Child seats: Without child seat
• 3V0 Child bench: Without child bench seat
• C00 General operating permit, alterations: Operating permit, initial registration
• 3B0 Additional child seat anchors: Without additional child seat anchor
• 9TB Additional warning lights: Additional warning lights (door area)
• 9M0 Auxiliary heater: Without auxiliary/parking heater
• 1EX Identification plates
• 3Q1 Rear head restraints: Rear headrests
• 3NC Rear seats: Rear seat bench/backrest, split-folding
• 8TC Rear fog lamp: Rear fog light for driving on the right
• 0N5 Rear axle: Standard rear axle
• 4F1 Door and lid-locking system: Central locking system
• 2W0 Fuel filler cap/door, locking option: Fuel filler cap
• 1G2 Spare wheel/breakdown kit: Steel spare wheel with original equipment tires
• 1Z2 Fuel quantity for the initial filling: Increase in initial standard fuel filling
• 1SC Front underbody guard: Additional guard for engine
• 8Y1 Horns: Two-tone horn
• AZ0 Vehicle type: Vehicle with standard production scope
• 2UB Heavy-duty/sports version: Rough-road design
• E0A Special editions: No special edition
• 0YZ Weight category rear axle: Without the determination of weight category for the rear axle
• L14 Weight category front axle: Suspension range 14 installation control only, no requirement forecast
• 7PB Platform group class: Platform group class 2
• 8QC Key for locking system: Key with light
• 0TA Floor mats: Without floor mats
• C6E Wheels: Steel wheels 6J x 15 Offset 38
• 1ND Wheel covers: Full wheel covers
• U1A Instrument clusters: Instrument insert with km/h speedometer, clock, tachometer, and trip odometer
• 8SA Rear combination lamps: Taillight assemblies, standard design
• B0A part sets with country-specific design requirements: Parts set without country-specific design requirement
• 1PA Lockable wheel bolts: Standard wheel bolts
• 9BF Electric safety package: Without display and warning tone for opened doors
• 6FB Components with special surface appearance: Body-colored exterior mirror housings
• 5K1 Paint preservative/transit coating: Paint preservative (wax)
• 9U0 Brake pad wear indicator: Without brake pad wear indicator
• 8NA Parking light indicator light: Without parking light warning light
• 8Q1 Headlight range control: Headlight-range adjustment
• 4SC Left vanity mirror: Left vanity mirror with cover
• 4TC Right vanity mirror: Right vanity mirror with cover
• 6P1 Rear license plate carrier: License plate bracket rear (ECE)
• 6W0 Front license plate carrier: Without license plate bracket front
• 8T0 Cruise control system: Without cruise control system (CCS)
• 3BS Left exterior mirror: Left exterior mirror: aspherical, electrically adjustable, and heated
• 1T0 First aid kit/warning triangle: Without first aid kit and warning triangle
• 5C0 Body measures: Without special body measures
• 9Q1 Multi-function display/trip computer: Multi-function display/onboard computer
• 7Q0 Navigation device: Without a navigation device
• 0NB Nameplate set: Nameplate set in base trim
• 0KA Sticker (customized or special edition): Without stickers and badges
• 2G9 Insert for the filling up of unleaded fuel/fuel type: Filler neck module 2 with insert
• 3GA Rear luggage/load compartment floor: Without cargo area
• 5D0 Carrier frequency for radio remote control: Without carrier frequency
• N0B Seat trim covers: Fabric seat covering
• 6SC Luggage compartment floor covering: Tufted trunk floor covering
• 9X0 Heated door lock cylinder: Without heated door lock cylinder
• 9T0 Heated washer nozzles: Without heated washer nozzles
• 2LB Fuel tank treatment
• 6A0 Fire extinguishers: Without a fire extinguisher
• 6Y0 Cruise control system and speed limiter: Without cruise control warning system
• B75 Type approval countries/countries with special requirements: Type approval Ukraine
• 7P0 Lumbar support: Without lumbar support in seat backrests
• 4LA Controls (steering wheels/steering column): Without controls
• 4W0 Cassette and CD storage unit: Without cassette and CD storage unit
• 0FA Manufacturing sequence differentiation: Standard manufacturing sequence
• 9AA Heating and air conditioning system: Manually controlled heating system
• 8Z7 Engine cooling system
• 7AA Theft protection system: Electronic vehicle immobilization device
• 8M0 Rear window wiper and washer system: W/o rear window wiper and washer system
• QJ0 Chrome package: Without aluminum/chrome work package
• 7X0 Park distance control: (Park pilot)
• 3CA Partition: Without partition
• Q1A Front seats: Standard front seats
• 4N1 Dashboard: Padded dashboard
• 4P2 Platform module, luggage compartment floor: Rear floor panel module, type 3
• 8S5 Reading light: Two reading lights front
• 3J7 Head restraints: Articulated and height-adjustable headrests for front seats
• 9D0 Preparation for two-way radio installation: Without preparation for two-way radio installation
• 4A0 Seat heater: Without seat heater
• 4UC Airbag: Airbag for driver
• V0A Tire suppliers: Tires w/o specification of tire brand
• 3AF Right exterior mirror: Right exterior mirror: convex, electrically adjustable, and heated
• 8N4 Windshield wiper intermittent control/ light/rain sensor: Windshield wiper intermittent control with a potentiometer (four speeds)
• 4E0 Lock operation for tailgate/trunk lid: Tailgate/trunk lid unlocking from outside
• QV0 TV

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