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Holden Ej VIN Number
Use this guide to find the VIN on your Holden Ej, understand what it tells you, and start the right parts enquiry for your exact vehicle.
The Holden EJ (1962-1963) was the crisply restyled early Holden that replaced the EK and, in turn, was superseded a year later by the EH; its cleaner, more restrained lines marked a clear break from the rounder FB/EK look. Significantly, the EJ introduced the upmarket Premier nameplate to the Holden range, and it was offered as a sedan, wagon, ute and panel van, still powered by the older "grey motor" 138 cubic inch six.
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
The EJ pre-dates the 17-character VIN entirely, so do not look for a stamped VIN or a windscreen-base plate – that system did not arrive until the late 1980s. Instead, identify the car from the manufacturer's identification plate (typically on the firewall/engine bay), which carries the body and chassis/serial number, read together with the separately stamped engine number. When quoting the car, give the numbers from that ID plate plus the engine number and note that it is a grey-motor EJ, as this era is documented quite differently from later VIN-based Holdens. If the plate is missing, painted over or unclear, clear photos of what remains and of any stampings help work out what you have.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the VIN on a Holden Ej?
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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