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Holden HSV Xu6 VIN Number

Years1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
SeriesVT, VT II, VX, VX II, VTII, VXII
Submodels10th Anniversary, None
Engines3.8SC Petrol, 3.8L, 3.8L SUPERCHARGED MPFI
Gear typesAutomatic, 4 Speed Automatic, 4 SP AUTOMATIC
ChassisSedan, 4D Sedan
PartsVIN NumberEngine Number

Use this guide to find the VIN on your Holden HSV Xu6, understand what it tells you, and start the right parts enquiry for your exact vehicle.

The HSV XU6 was Holden Special Vehicles' supercharged V6 model, produced from around 1998 to 2001 on the VT and VX Commodore platform. It was unusual within the HSV range for using a force-fed six-cylinder rather than the marque's familiar V8, making it a distinctive entry in the line-up.

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 XU6 follows the underlying VT/VX Commodore in the first instance, so the standard Holden build plate and VIN details – typically found on the radiator support panel and associated body locations – apply as they would to any Commodore of that series. In addition, genuine HSV cars carry their own HSV build plate and individual build number, which records the car as an authentic Holden Special Vehicles product. Cross-checking both the Commodore identification and the HSV build plate is the most reliable way to confirm a car is a true XU6 rather than a modified base Commodore. If any plate is missing, damaged or appears altered, treat the identification with caution and seek documented history to support authenticity.

This page also draws on later year-by-year data for Holden XU6 to cover modern variants.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the VIN on a Holden HSV Xu6?

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.

Quick enquiry

Submit your Holden parts enquiry and we'll check availability.

We handle genuine, aftermarket, new and second-hand Holden parts enquiries.

Help us match the exact parts for your car. Complete at least one of the two sections below — your rego & state, or the full car details.

Option 1 Rego & state one of two required

Fastest — we look the car up from the plate.

Option 2 Exact car details one of two required

Best match if you have the build plate or VIN.

Availability will be checked before anything is quoted.

Holden Xu6 VIN — decode, check and build details

A Holden HSV Xu6 VIN check is free and identifies the year, model, plant and build of your car — the detail that gets parts right the first time. Use it together with the engine number, then start your parts enquiry.

Where do I find the VIN on a Holden HSV Xu6?

See the location guide above — typical spots are the compliance/build plate, the base of the windscreen, and the driver-side door jamb. The VIN and build plate together give the fullest picture.

How do I decode a Xu6 VIN?

Holden VINs from 1989 on are 17 characters that encode the manufacturer, model, body, engine and build sequence; earlier cars use a shorter chassis or identification number. Send us the VIN and we will help decode it for parts identification.

Can I get a build sheet or options list from the VIN?

The VIN plus the build/compliance plate reveal the original options and trim. We use that to match the correct variant-specific parts — include it with your enquiry.

Is a Holden VIN check free?

Yes. Reading the VIN for parts identification is free — there is no charge to ask us to confirm what fits your vehicle.