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Holden HSV Xu8 VIN Number
Use this guide to find the VIN on your Holden HSV Xu8, understand what it tells you, and start the right parts enquiry for your exact vehicle.
The HSV XU8 was the V8-powered counterpart to the supercharged-V6 XU6, a limited VT-era HSV variant produced around 1998 to 2000. It is one of the less common cars in the HSV range, so parts and correct identification take a little extra care.
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 starts with the base VT Commodore, whose VIN and build details are carried on the vehicle build plate, typically located on the radiator support panel in the engine bay. On top of that, the XU8 carries its own HSV build plate and HSV build number, which ties the car to its HSV specification and helps confirm it is a genuine XU8 rather than a modified Commodore. When ordering, quoting both the Commodore VIN and the HSV number gives the best chance of an accurate match. If you are unsure where either plate sits or how to read it, check both the standard Commodore location and the HSV plate before proceeding.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the VIN on a Holden HSV Xu8?
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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