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Holden Hd VIN Number
Use this guide to find the VIN on your Holden Hd, understand what it tells you, and start the right parts enquiry for your exact vehicle.
The Holden HD (1965-1966) is instantly recognised by its "kicked-up" rear quarter styling and the arrival of the high-output X2 twin-carburettor option, running Holden's red-motor sixes across sedan, wagon, ute and panel van bodies. It sat between the earlier EH and the facelifted HR that replaced it.
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 HD predates the 17-character VIN, so do not go looking for one on the windscreen or a compliance plate in the modern format. Identification comes from the body/chassis number stamped on the ID plate (typically on the firewall or inner guard) together with the engine number. Quote the full plate details and the engine number when enquiring, as these let a supplier confirm the exact model and trim. Because the HD and HR share a family resemblance, use the plate combined with the rear-guard and grille styling to be certain you have an HD and not an HR. If the plate is missing or illegible, panel and trim identification becomes the fallback.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the VIN on a Holden Hd?
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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