The manufacturer assigns a unique number to the vehicle in advance. A 17-digit image (VIN code) is applied to an integral part of the vehicle or a special plate. The VIN code is also entered in the technical passport.
Each Lada Vesta model has an identification number. The VIN code for a Lada vesta allows you to avoid troubles when buying a used car, that is, you can be sure that the car is not listed as stolen and is not pawned.
There are no uniform standards for applying a VIN code. One manufacturer indicates it on a metal plate, another - near the steering wheel or driver's seat. We will look at the principle of composing wine and the method of applying it to AVTOVAZ cars. We will also indicate what to do with the identification number of the owner of Lada vesta and other models in case of loss of the duplicate plate. Read the article to protect yourself and know the meaning of the sign!
Checklist: decoding Vesta's Vin code information
The vehicle's VIN includes information about the country of manufacture, production date, body type, plant, box and other information about the vehicle. The VINs of Lada vesta cars, in particular the Lada model, are located on metal plates. So, how to decrypt VIN-Lada 2180? Let's say you are the owner of a car XTA GFL110 G Y000000
1) The first 3 digits are the international code of the manufacturer, for example AvtoVAZ;
2) 4 and 5 digits are the model number, i.e. GF means the Vesta number;
3) 6 digit L means body: L is a sedan, K is a station wagon, and B is a hatchback, which does not exist yet;
4) digit 7 is the engine code: 1 - 21129, 2 - 11189, 3 - 21179, 4 - h4m Renoshny. Vesta CNG is designated by the letter A
5) number 8 is a box: 1 manual from VAZ, 2 robot, 3 manual transmission Renault;
6) digit 9 is always 0;
7) 10th digit is the year of manufacture: 2015 - F, 2016-G, 2017-H, 2022 -J, 2019-K, 2020-L, 2021-M, 2022-N;
11 sign is the plant Y - means Izhevsk, 0 - Tolyatti;
9) digits 12 to 17 are the serial number.
Examples: GFL11 - Vesta sedan, with engine 21129 manual;
Vesta gfl 33 - Sedan 21179 1.8 liter with gearbox from Renault.
The specified decoding principle is suitable for all sedans, station wagons and gas cars Lada 2180, including gfl11 51 9t9, gfl11-52-X00, Lada gfl110, Lada gfl12 51 9t9 and Vesta gfl12 51 000.
VIN decoding
1,2,3 - identification code of the manufacturer, where: 1 - geographical area (X - Europe); 2 - country (T - Russia); 3 - manufacturer (A - AVTOVAZ);
4.5 - model code, where: GA - XRAY; GF - VESTA;
6 — body type, where: B — hatchback; K - station wagon; L - sedan;
7 — engine model, where: 1 — 21129; 2 - 11189; 3 - 21179; 4 - N4M; A - 21129 CNG; S - 21179-77;
8 — gearbox type, where: 1 — VAZ manual transmission; 2 - AMT; 3 — RENAULT manual transmission; 4 — JATCO variator;
9 - always “0”;
10 - model year, where: F - 2015. ; G - 2016 ; H - 2017 ; J - 2022 ; K - 2022 ;
11 - plant code, where: 0-6 - Tolyatti; Y - Izhevsk;
12,13,14,15,16,17 - serial number.
Let us remind you that other useful information about Vesta can be found in the content.
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What to do if the Lada Vesta VIN plate is lost due to an accident or repair?
It is important to have a VIN plate at the time of sale and purchase. If the marked plate is attached incorrectly (not as intended by the manufacturer), then registration occurs on the basis of the main marking of the vehicle. A corresponding note is made in the technical passport (that the plate is attached using a homemade method). The plate may be lost or damaged during an accident or repair. For example, a blow to the side of a Vesta car damages the B-pillar. There is a possibility that the sign that was under it cannot be restored.
The traffic police representative, who will register the car, will examine the wine under the hood of the Lada 2180. If he expresses doubts about its authenticity, the car owner will have to do an examination. Then check the numbers on the plate again.
Decoding the VIN identification number of Lada Vesta
For example, you have a Lada Vesta SV Phantom with VIN number XTAGFL120GY000000 . Let's figure out in order what each of the digits of this number means.
XTA - the first three characters indicate the manufacturer's code in the international format GFL120 - the 4th to 9th characters indicate the vehicle model G - the 10th character indicates the year of manufacture of the vehicle Y000000 - the 11th to 17th characters indicate the serial number of the vehicle.
Symbols for the year of manufacture of the car:
| Vehicle model year | Symbol |
| 2015 | F |
| 2016 | G |
| 2017 | H |
| 2018 | J |
| 2019 | K |
| 2020 | L |
| 2021 | M |
| 2022 | N |
As you may have noticed, the year of manufacture of the car is encrypted using a letter of the Latin alphabet. Vesta production began in 2015, which corresponds to the letter F. Then the years go alphabetically, i.e. 2016 - G, 2022 - H, etc.
What is the use of a VIN code?
This convenient form of identification was invented in the United States of America back in the 1970s. Widespread use began only in the late 80s. As was said, there are no uniform design rules. But manufacturers are required to adhere to a certain international standard when producing cars for export. The standard is designed so that the number is unique.
The convenience of a VIN plate is undeniable: it allows you to reliably determine when purchasing whether the car has been pledged or stolen from its rightful owner.
Location of the VIN code on the body of the Lada Vesta
The VIN code on cars of the Lada Vesta family can be found in two places at once;
first - on the marking plate, which is installed by the manufacturer on the lower right part of the pillar; you can see it by opening the front passenger door; the second is the metal panel between the engine compartment and the engine. In the first case, access to the number will be as simple as possible, when in order to see the VIN code in the engine compartment, you will have to dismantle some equipment and linings. In addition to the VIN code, the marking plate contains a lot of useful information, let's look at what is indicated in the photo above.
- AVTOVAZ - car manufacturing plant
- TC RU E-RU.NT02.00245 - vehicle approval number
- XTAG0000000000 - VIN code
- 1670 kg - permissible maximum weight
- 2520 kg - also the permitted maximum vehicle weight, but with a trailer
- 900 kg - permissible load on the front axle
- 900 kg - permissible load on the rear axle
In addition to the above values, on the left side of the markings are marked: code for spare parts, engine model number and modification number of the presented vehicle.
The VIN code itself also contains useful information and is not a random set of characters, as it may seem at first glance.
- 1,2,3 - code to identify the manufacturer (1 - geographical location, 2 - country, 3 - plant)
- 4.5 - vehicle model code (GA - Lada Xray, GF - Lada Vesta)
- 6 - body type (L - sedan, K - station wagon and B - hatchback)
- 7 - engine type and model (1 - 21129, 2 - 11189, 3 - 21179, 4 - N4M, A - 21129 CNG, S - 21179-77)
- 8 — type and model of gearbox (1 — VAZ manual transmission, 2 — AMT, 3 — RENAULT manual transmission, 4 — JATCO variator)
- 9 – constant value “0”
- 10 - model year (F - 2015 onwards, G - 2016 onwards, H - 2022 onwards, J - 2022 onwards, K - 2022 onwards)
- 11 - code of the plant where the car was assembled (0-6 - Tolyatti, Y - Izhevsk)
- 12-17 — vehicle serial number
Decoding the VIN number of Lada Vesta
Now, let's talk about the symbols in the vehicle identification number. Each symbol carries information of a different nature: from manufacturer to body type, etc. For example, let's take the available VIN number of the Lada Vesta: XTAGFK330JY144213.
- The first three characters contain information about the manufacturer. In our case, this is XTA - AvtoVAZ.
- Characters 4 and 5 are the model code: GF - Vesta (GA - XRay).
- The symbol following them indicates the body type: K - station wagon, also B - hatchback, L - sedan).
- Character 7 is the engine code. In this case, 3 is 21179 (in addition to it there is 1 - 21129, 2 - 11189, 4 - H4M).
- Character 8 - gearbox type. 3 — Renault manual transmission. There may also be 1 - manual transmission VAZ and 2 - AMT.
- The 9th character is always 0.
- The tenth character indicates the model year. J - 2022 The marking of Lada Vesta begins in 2015, which corresponds to the Latin letter F. Next, respectively, are G, H, J, K, L, M and N (until 2022).
- The 11th character following it is the plant code. In our case, this is Y - Izhevsk. May stand O - Tolyatti.
- Characters 12 to 17 are the serial number of the specific vehicle.
Location of the VIN number on the body of the Lada Vesta SV Cross
As on most modern cars, the VIN number of the Lada Vesta SV Cross is printed on two of its parts. This is the right center pillar and the side wall of the engine compartment. In addition to the main places for applying this code, there is an additional plate, which is also located on the central pillar. Japanese manufacturers use a similar arrangement of VIN numbers. There is no VIN number on the SV Cross either under the seat or under the windshield. This is confirmed in the operating manual for this vehicle.
A typical sign with a VIN number on the right center pillar looks like this:
An additional plate with a printed code looks like this:
And this is the VIN number located on the wall in the engine compartment:
Vin number of the Lada Vesta - decoding and where is the body number located? Lada Vesta Vin
In the wake of the popularity of LADA cars in Uzbekistan, we decided to disassemble the most interesting model - LADA Vesta SW Cross.
1. Vehicle technical information
Vehicle identification plate
The model and number of the vehicle, engine model, weight data, number for spare parts, design options and configurations are indicated in the summary plate of the factory data located on the right pillar, below, in the sill area.
A. name of the manufacturer OJSC AvtoVAZ (AvtoVAZ).
b. vehicle type approval number. It is given in full in the vehicle passport.
– the first three letters, according to international standards, indicate the manufacturer’s code;
– the next six digits, car model;
– letter of the Latin alphabet (or number), model year of the car;
– last seven digits, chassis number (for a passenger car corresponding to the body number). In accordance with the Decision of the Customs Union Commission dated June 15, 2022 No. 711, the model year is defined as a conditional year indicated by the manufacturer (usually following the actual year of manufacture of the vehicle).
g. technically permissible maximum weight of the vehicle.
d. technically permissible maximum weight of the road train.
e. technically permissible maximum axle weight on the front axle.
and. technically permissible maximum axle weight on the rear axle.
h. car designation.
And. engine designation.
number for spare parts. It corresponds to the serial number of the car leaving the assembly line. When ordering spare parts, you must refer to the information contained on the identification (factory) plate.
l. sign of circulation on the market.
Vehicle dimensions
| Parameter | Meaning | |
| Dimensions | Length | 4410 mm |
| Width | 1764 mm | |
| Height (at curb weight) | 1497 mm | |
| Vehicle base | 2635 mm | |
| Front track | 1510 mm | |
| Rear track | 1510 mm | |
| Front overhang | 860 mm | |
| Rear overhang | 915 mm | |
| Approach/departure angle (full load) | 16.6/14.2 degrees | |
| Ground clearance (full load), under crankcase | 171 mm | |
| Minimum ground clearance (clearance), at full load, under the engine splash guard | 144 mm | |
| Luggage compartment volume | 480 l | |
| Curb weight (without driver) | 1178 l | |
| Distribution of curb weight on front/rear axles | 60/40 % | |
| Payload | 475 kg | |
| Gross (permitted maximum) weight' | 1653 kg | |
| Distribution of total weight on the front/rear axles | 52/48 % | |
| Trailer weight with/without brakes | 900/450 kg | |
What to do if you lose your VIN plate due to various circumstances
As numerous crash tests of the Lada Vesta have shown, in the event of a side impact, the central pillar (where the plate with the VIN number is located) moves into the car interior. As a rule, in the event of such an accident there is no choice but to replace the central pillar. Well, if you are unlucky and have lost your identification plate as a result of an accident or other body repair, the fate of your car is then at the mercy of the law.
The fact is that traffic police officers must check the VIN number with the number located under the hood of the car. If the reconciliation is successful and without problems, the car will be registered. If traffic police officers have any suspicions, the car will be sent for examination. And after the examination, if everything goes smoothly, you can go to register the vehicle.
Below is a video about the VIN number in the Lada Vesta SV Cross car:
The international structure for determining information by VIN code is also used by VAZ. The first three letters indicate the manufacturer's index, which indicates the geographical area, country and manufacturer. The next 6 digits indicate the vehicle model. The 10th position indicates the year of manufacture of the vehicle. Moreover, starting from July 2009, the encoding began to repeat itself. Unlike European brands, which indicate various technical characteristics of their cars in the VIN code, the domestic manufacturer was short and concise. The last seven digits indicate the body number provided by the manufacturer.
Why is this information useful?
- When registering a car (the traffic cop will inspect and check the identity of the numbers on the body and in the title)
- To decipher the package (see below).
Decoding the sign
1 - vehicle manufacturer; 2 — vehicle approval number; 3 VIN code; 4 — permissible maximum weight; 5 - maximum permitted weight with trailer; 6 — permissible load on the front axle; 7 — permissible load on the rear axle; 8 - code for spare parts; 9 — engine model; 10 - modification of the car.
