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Porsche VIN decoder

Porsche VIN decoder

What can be decoded from a Porsche VIN?

Decode a Porsche VIN number with Vincario to get
  • Porsche vehicle identification number verification
  • Vehicle technical specification
  • Manufacturer details
  • Model year
  • Plant location
  • Check digit validity
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Enter Porsche VIN into a search field above to double check what vehicle details are available.

What is a Porsche VIN?

Every Porsche 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:

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

Porsche models

718
718 Boxster
718 Boxster GTS
718 Boxster S
718 Boxster T
718 Cayman
718 Cayman GT4
718 Cayman GTS
718 Cayman S
718 Cayman T
718 Spyder
911
911 Carrera
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera Cabriolet
911 Carrera GT
911 Carrera S
924
928
944
968
981 Boxster S
986
986 Boxster
987
987 Boxster
Boxster
Carrera GT
Cayenne
Cayman
Macan
Panamera
Taycan

Porsche 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 Porsche 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 Porsche VIN FAQ.

Porsche Vehicle Inspection

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

Check of a Porsche vehicle history is usually the first step so don't hesitate to enter VIN into a search field below.

Porsche VIN Decoder API

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