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Holden Volt VIN Number
Use this guide to find the VIN on your Holden Volt, understand what it tells you, and start the right parts enquiry for your exact vehicle.
The Holden Volt (2012-2015) was a low-volume, imported plug-in extended-range electric five-door hatch/sedan, effectively a rebadged first-generation Chevrolet Volt built in the United States. It paired GM's Voltec electric drive system with a 1.4-litre petrol engine that acted as a range-extending onboard generator rather than a conventional driving engine.
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
Unlike locally built Holdens, the Volt was a US-built import, so its VIN will carry a US General Motors world manufacturer identifier rather than the Australian 6H8 prefix; a first-generation Chevrolet Volt WMI typically begins with 1G1, though you should read the actual plate rather than assume. Confirm the model from the compliance and identification plate to verify it is the first-generation Volt (Voltec) rather than any later or unrelated vehicle. The cleanest way to identify parts is to decode it as, and cross-reference against, the equivalent Chevrolet Volt of the same year. If you are unsure of the exact prefix on your car, quote the full plate details when enquiring so the vehicle can be matched precisely.
This page also draws on later year-by-year data for Holden VOLT to cover modern variants.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the VIN on a Holden Volt?
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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