Lotus VIN decoder

What can be decoded from a Lotus VIN?

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Manufacturer details
Model year
Plant location
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Vehicle report example:

SCC GA111 1 1 H 123456

Manufacturer:

LOTUS CARS LTD, GB-14 8EZ NORWICH, NORFOLK

Manufacturer Address:

Potash Lane, Hethel Norwich, Norfolk

Plant Country:

United Kingdom

Product Type:

Car

Make:

Lotus

Model:

Elise

Vehicle Specification:

LOTUS Elise 5 A

Model Year:

2001

Fuel Type - Primary:

Gasoline

Engine Displacement (ccm):

1796

Engine Power (kW):

Engine Code:

18K4F???M??????

Transmission:

Manual/Standard

Number of Gears:

Made:

2002-01-01

Registered:

2002-01-11

Body:

Cabriolet/Convertible

Drive:

Rear-wheel drive

Color:

Blue

Number of Seats:

Number of Doors:

Number of Axles:

Length (mm):

3785

Width (mm):

1719

Height (mm):

1117

Weight Empty (kg):

774

Wheelbase (mm):

2300

Wheel Size:

225/45R17

Wheel Rims Size:

7,5 J

Fuel Consumption Combined (l/100km):

6.3

Fuel Consumption Urban (l/100km):

7.7

Emission Standard:

Euro 5

CO2 Emission (g/km):

183

Check Digit:

Sequential Number:

123456

Trim:

Avenir

Market:

Steering:

Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Axle Ratio:

4.2

Engine RPM:

5600

Plant City:

LANSING - DELTA TOWNSHIP

Plant State:

MICHIGAN

Front Brakes:

Disc

Plant Company:

GMNA

Max Weight (kg):

1044

Engine Cylinders:

Max Speed (km/h):

202

Rear Overhang (mm):

702

Number of Seat Rows:

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What is a Lotus VIN?

Every Lotus manufacturer assigns a unique ID called Vehicle Identification number (VIN) to each vehicle. This VIN length is 17 digits and is composed of letters and digits holding basic vehicle specification.

All databases in an automotive industry search through a VIN:

Lotus manufacturer database
Lotus importer/exporter database
Lotus dealer database
Lotus workshops and spare parts suppliers
National vehicle databases
Police databases
Databases of insurance companies
Databases of private companies

Lotus models

Elise

Emira

Esprit

Evora

Exige

Super Seven

Lotus VIN Number schema

Standard	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17
ISO 3779	WMI			VDS						VIS
EU & North America more than 500 vehicles/year	WMI			Vehicle Attributes					Check Digit	Model Year	Plant Code	Sequential Number
EU & North America 500 or fewer vehicles/year	WMI		9	Vehicle Attributes					Check Digit	Model Year	Plant Code	Manufacturer Identifier			Sequential Number

Where is a VIN Number Located on a Lotus vehicle?

VIN can be found typically at these locations:

VIN embossed on a vehicle frame in the engine area
Windshield on the driver's side corner
Doorjamb at driver’s side
Vehicle documentation
- Vehicle registration documents
- Purchase contract
- Insurance or Lease policy

More details can be found in Lotus VIN FAQ.

Lotus Vehicle Inspection

Also do not forget to physically check the technical condition of your Lotus vehicle. Either in an authorized Lotus service or by an experienced car mechanic.

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