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Holden HSV Commodore VIN Number
Use this guide to find the VIN on your Holden HSV Commodore, understand what it tells you, and start the right parts enquiry for your exact vehicle.
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) did not build a single car simply called the "HSV Commodore" – it based its entire range of high-performance models, including the Clubsport, GTS, Senator and Maloo, on the Holden Commodore across the VN to VF era, so the first step is always identifying the specific HSV variant and series you are dealing with. These are V8-focused cars, and the exact model determines the correct parts, engine and identification details.
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 of an HSV Commodore-based car follows the same process as the donor Holden Commodore series first, then adds the HSV-specific plate. On VT to VZ models the Commodore build plate is typically found on the radiator support panel in the engine bay, while VE and VF models moved this information to a plate on the strut tower. In addition to the standard Commodore identification, genuine HSV cars carry their own HSV build plate and build number, which confirms the model and its place in the production run. Always cross-check both the base Commodore details and the HSV plate to confirm exactly which HSV model and series you have before sourcing parts.
⤢ Tap to enlargeThis page also draws on later year-by-year data for Holden Commodore, Holden HDT Commodore to cover modern variants.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the VIN on a Holden HSV Commodore?
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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