The VIN number is potentially a confusing series of letters and numbers but by understanding what they mean will enable you to correctly identify the vehicles specification.

For example: TMBME75L1A6012345

1-3rd digit - Manufacturer's world code

TMB for Skoda (all factories except;)

XW8 for Kaluga factory only

4th digit - Model and version:

J - YETI, left-hand drive, 4x2

K - YETI, right-hand drive, 4x2

L - YETI, left-hand drive, 4x4

M - YETI, right-hand drive, 4x4

N - YETI, left-hand drive, 4x2, multi-purpose vehicle M1

P - YETI, right-hand drive, 4x2, multi-purpose vehicle M1

R - YETI, left-hand drive, 4x4, multi-purpose vehicle M1

S - YETI, right-hand drive, 4x4, multi-purpose vehicle M1

1 - YETI, left-hand drive, 4x2, vehicle category N1

2 - YETI, right-hand drive, 4x2, vehicle category N1

3 - YETI, left-hand drive, 4x4, vehicle category N1

4 - YETI, right-hand drive, 4x4, vehicle category N1

5th digit - Engine type:

B - 1.8 ltr./112/118 kW/petrol engine

C - 2.0 ltr. TDI/81 kW/diesel engine

D - 2.0 ltr. TDI/103 kW/diesel engine

E - 2.0 ltr. TDI/125 kW/diesel engine

F - 1.2 ltr./77 kW/petrol engine

J - 1.4 ltr./90 kW/petrol engine

T - 1.6 ltr. TDI/77 kW/diesel engine

6th digit - Airbag System:

2 - 2 Front airbags

4 - 2 Front + 2 side airbags

5 - 2 front + 2 side + 1 knee airbag

6 - 2 front + 2 side + 2 head airbags

7 - 2 front + 2 side + 2 head + 1 knee airbag

8 - 2 front + 4 side + 2 head airbags

9 - 2 front + 4 side + 2 head + 1 knee airbag

7-8th digit - Model:

5L - YETI

9th digit - Internal factory code

10th digit - Model year

9 - 2009

A - 2010

B - 2011

C - 2012

D - 2013

E - 2014

11th digit - Manufacturing plant:

6 - Kvasiny

12-17th - Vehicle body number

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VIN Decoders (lots on the web, some listed here on Brisky)

http://www.analogx.com/CONTENTS/VINVIEW.HTM

http://www.decodethis.com/Default.aspx

option code decoder, take the codes from the sticker in the boot or from your service manual http://igorweb.org/equidec/Default.aspx

Is the paint code included in the VIN tag  or is located elsewhere on the car ?

 

If so , where can it be found ?

 

Thanks

The paint number is on the Vehicle Data sticker inside the front cover of your car's service Schedule and on a similar sticker under the boot carpet.

The 9th digit of the VIN is a check digit. Wikipedia says it is compulsory only for vehicles built in North America or to be sold there, but some manufacturers use it anyway.

 

The calculation is explained at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_identification_number

 

The check digit for my Yeti's VIN checks out, so I guess Skoda do use them.

Mine has F as the 10th digit which I assume now means a 2015 model...built June 2014.