20034-onwards VIN
2004 - onwards
The 17 digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is continued. There is a quick explanation for each digit on the picture below and a more in depth explanation for each digit below it
Digits 1, 2 & 3 represent the Worl Manufacturer Identifier
| SCB | Bentley |
Digit 4 represents the Body Type
| C | Coupe |
| B | Saloon |
| D | Convertible |
Digit 5 represents the Engine Type
| D | Twin-turbo W12, 630 Ps, Catalyst, EU 4 No OBD, Flexfuel |
| E | Twin-turbo W12, 560 Ps, Catalyst, EU 4, Unleaded (prior to IIMY), Flexfuel (IIMY onwards) |
| F | Twin-turbo W12, 610 Ps, Catalyst, EU 4, Unleaded (prior to IIMY), Flexfuel (IIMY onwards) |
| G | Twin-turbo W12, 630 Ps, Catalyst, EU 4, Flexfuel |
| H | Twin-turbo W12, 560 Ps, Catalyst, EU 5, Flexfuel |
| J | Twin-turbo W12, 610 Ps, Catalyst, EU 5, Flexfuel |
| K | Twin-turbo W12, 630 Ps, Catalyst, EU 5, Flexfuel |
| P | Twin-turbo W12, 610 Ps, Catalyst, LEV II, Unleaded (prior to IIMY), Flexfuel (IIMY onwards) |
| R | Twin-turbo W12, 560 Ps, Catalyst, LEV I/L\EV II, Unleaded (prior to IIMY), Flexfuel (IIMY onwards) |
| S | Twin-turbo W12, 560 Ps, Catalyst, ULEV II, Unleaded (prior to IIMY), Flexfuel (IIMY onwards) |
| T | Twin-turbo W12, 610 Ps, Catalyst, ULEV II, Unleaded (prior to IIMY), Flexfuel (IIMY onwards) |
| U | Twin-turbo W12, 630 Ps, Catalyst, LEV II, Unleaded (prior to IIMY), Flexfuel (IIMY onwards) |
| V | Twin-turbo W12, 630 Ps, Catalyst, ULEV II, Unleaded (prior to IIMY), Flexfuel (IIMY onwards) |
| Y | Twin-turbo W12, 560 Ps, Catalyst, EU 2/EU 4 No OBD, Unleaded (prior to IIMY), Flexfuel (IIMY onwards) |
| Z | Twin-turbo W12, 610 Ps, Catalyst, EU 2/EU 4 No OBD, Unleaded (prior to IIMY), Flexfuel (IIMY onwards) |
Digit 6 represents the Restraint Type
| 0 | Front/Rear Active Seat Belts, 2 Stage Driver's Air Bag & Front Passenger's Air Bag (with manual switch deactivation), Roll over Protection System |
| 1 | Front/Rear Active Seat Belts, 2 Stage Driver's Air Bag & Front Passenger's Air Bag (with occupancy recognition deactivation), Driver's Knee Air Bag, Roll over Protection System |
| 2 | Front/Rear Active Seat Belts, 2 Stage Driver's Air Bag & Front Passenger's Air Bag (with manual switch deactivation), Front/Side Impact Air Bags, Roll over Protection System |
| 3 | Front/Rear Active Seat Belts, 2 Stage Driver's Air Bag & Front Passenger's Air Bag (with occupancy recognition deactivation), Driver's Knee Air Bag, Dfront/Side Impact Air Bags, Roll over Protection System |
| 4 | Front Active Seat Belts, 2 Stage Driver's Air Bag & Front Passenger's Air Bag (with manual switch deactivation), Side Curtain Air Bag |
| 5 | Front/Rear Active Seat Belts, 2 Stage Driver's Air Bag & Front Passenger's Air Bag (with manual switch deactivation), Front & Rear/Side Impact Air Bags, Side Curtain Air Bag |
| 6 | Front/Rear Active Seat Belts, 2 Stage Driver's Air Bag & Front Passenger's Air Bag (with manual switch deactivation), Front/Side Impact Air Bags, Side Curtain Air Bag |
| 7 | Front/Rear Active Seat Belts, 2 Stage Driver's Air Bag & Front Passenger's Air Bag (with occupancy recognition deactivation), Driver's Knee Air Bag, Front/Side Impact Air Bags, Side Curtain Air Bag |
| 8 | Front Active Seat Belts, 2 Stage Driver's Air Bag & Front Passenger's Air Bag (with occupancy recognition deactivation), Driver's Knee Air Bag, Front/Side Impact Air Bags, Side Curtain Air Bag |
| 9 | Front/Rear Active Seat Belts, 2 Stage Driver's Air Bag & Front Passenger's Air Bag (with occupancy recognition deactivation), Driver's Knee Air Bag, Front & Rear/Side Impact Air Bags, Side Curtain Air Bag |
Digit 7 & 8 represent the Vehicle Class
| 3W | Continental Series (All markets 2004 - 2009 MY, other than North America from 2010MY) |
| ZA | Continental Series (North America from 2010MY) |
Digit 9 represents the Check digit; It can go from 0 to 9 or X. Is used to verify the validity of the VIN
Digit 10 represents the Year of the Model
| 4 | 2004 |
| 5 | 2005 |
| 6 | 2006 |
| 7 | 2007 |
| 8 | 2008 |
| 9 | 2009 |
| A | 2010 |
| B | 2011 |
Digit 11 represents the Factory in which the model was made
| C | Crewe |
Digit 12 to 17 represent the Sequential Serial or Chassis number
| 020001+ | 2004 Model Year Coupe |
| 023700+ | 2005 Model Year Coupe |
| 026890+ | 2005 Model Year Saloon |
| 030421+ | 2006 Model Year Coupe |
| 030721+ | 2006 Model Year Saloon |
| 039828+ | 2007 Model Year Convertible |
| 039946+ | 2007 Model Year Convertible |
| 039961+ | 2007 Model Year Saloon |
| 051366+ | 2008 Model Year Convertible |
| 051367+ | 2008 Model Year Coupe |
| 052886+ | 2008 Model Year Saloon |
| 059519+ | 2009 Model Year Convertible |
| 059787+ | 2009 Model Year Coupe |
| 059521+ | 2009 Model Year Saloon |
| 062022+ | 2010 Model Year Convertible |
| 062461+ | 2010 Model Year Coupe |
| 062464+ | 2010 Model Year Saloon |
| 066934+ | 2011 Model Year Convertible |
| 066943+ | 2011 Model Year Coupe |
| 066933+ | 2011 Model Year Saloon |
