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Holden Calibra VIN Number
Use this guide to find the VIN on your Holden Calibra, understand what it tells you, and start the right parts enquiry for your exact vehicle.
The Holden Calibra (1991-1998) was a sleek two-door sports coupe, a rebadged and imported version of the Opel Calibra that served as an image model in the Holden range. Most versions were front-wheel drive, powered by 2.0-litre Opel/GM four-cylinder engines, with a high-specification turbocharged all-wheel-drive flagship sitting at the top of the line-up.
Where to find your Holden VIN
On most Holdens the 17-character VIN can be found in several places — check whichever is easiest to read:
- At the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, visible from outside the car.
- Stamped into the floor of the driver's or front-passenger footwell, under the carpet or trim flap.
- On the compliance / identification plate in the driver's door opening or in the engine bay.
- On your registration papers and registration certificate.
A Holden VIN is 17 characters and never uses the letters I, O or Q. The 10th character is the model-year code; because the model year can run ahead of the build date, cross-check it against the build month and year on the compliance plate.
The compliance plate also lists paint, trim, engine and transmission codes. Those codes are what pin down an exact panel colour or interior match, so it helps to send them with your enquiry. Holdens built before 1988 may not carry a 17-character VIN at all — on those cars use the body / compliance plate and the chassis and engine numbers instead.
On this model
Identification on the Calibra is model-specific and differs from locally built Holdens. Being assembled by Opel, it generally carries a European (Opel) World Manufacturer Identifier rather than the Australian 6H8 prefix used on Commodore-family cars, so do not assume a Holden-format VIN. Always confirm the exact variant from the compliance and identification plates, particularly whether the car is the turbocharged all-wheel-drive model, as this directly determines which driveline and chassis parts will fit. The build or option codes on the plate are the most reliable way to separate an AWD turbo from a standard front-wheel-drive car when the paperwork is incomplete.
This page also draws on later year-by-year data for Holden Calibra to cover modern variants.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the VIN on a Holden Calibra?
Check the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, the floor of the driver's or passenger footwell, the compliance plate in the door opening or engine bay, and your registration papers. The exact spot can vary by year and body style.
How long is a Holden VIN and what does it tell you?
A modern Holden VIN is 17 characters and never uses I, O or Q. It identifies the vehicle, and the 10th character is the model-year code — cross-check it against the build date on the compliance plate.
My older Holden does not seem to have a 17-character VIN. Why?
Holdens built before 1988 generally pre-date the 17-character VIN. Use the body / compliance plate and the chassis and engine numbers to identify the car instead.
Can I ask for parts once I have my VIN?
Yes. Send the VIN plus any paint, trim, engine and transmission codes from the compliance plate and we will check availability for your exact vehicle.
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