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Holden Hr VIN Number
Use this guide to find the VIN on your Holden Hr, understand what it tells you, and start the right parts enquiry for your exact vehicle.
The Holden HR (1966-1968) was a comprehensively restyled development of the HD, adopting revised front and rear sheet metal along with the larger red-motor sixes of 161 and 186 cubic inches, and was offered as a sedan, wagon, ute and panel van; front disc brakes arrived as a factory option during its run.
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 HR pre-dates the 17-character VIN, so do not look for one; these cars were built in Australia and identified instead by the body/chassis number stamped on the identification plate, usually found in the engine bay, together with the separate engine number. Use the ID plate to read off the body and chassis details and to confirm the model and body style, and record the engine number stamped on the block as a second reference. If you are unsure whether a car is an HR or an HD, the plate details combined with the revised HR styling (its distinct grille and rear treatment) are the most reliable way to tell them apart. When enquiring about parts, quote the figures from the ID plate exactly as stamped rather than guessing, as the plate is the definitive source for these pre-VIN Holdens.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the VIN on a Holden Hr?
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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