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Holden HSV Sv300 VIN Number
Use this guide to find the VIN on your Holden HSV Sv300, understand what it tells you, and start the right parts enquiry for your exact vehicle.
The HSV SV300 was a rare, limited-edition performance sedan built on the VT-series Holden Commodore around 1999, powered by a high-output 5.7-litre Callaway-developed V8. Produced in very small numbers, it is now regarded as a collectible HSV special edition, so genuine, matching-numbers examples are highly sought after.
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
Base identification follows the VT Commodore, whose build plate is typically located on the radiator support panel in the engine bay and carries the VIN, body, paint and option coding. In addition, an SV300 should carry its own HSV build plate showing the model designation and individual build number, which ties the car to HSV production records. Confirm that both the base Holden plate and the HSV plate are present, legible and consistent with each other. Because the SV300 was a limited run, the HSV build number is important for establishing authenticity, so it is worth verifying against known records or documentation. Treat any car missing or with mismatched plates with caution.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the VIN on a Holden HSV Sv300?
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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