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Holden Zafira VIN Number
Use this guide to find the VIN on your Holden Zafira, understand what it tells you, and start the right parts enquiry for your exact vehicle.
The Holden Zafira (TT series, sold here from 2001 to 2005) was a compact seven-seat people-mover, a rebadged version of the European Opel Zafira A and built by Opel overseas rather than in Australia. It was front-wheel drive with a 2.2-litre petrol four and used the clever "Flex7" folding seat system, and it shared much of its underpinnings with the Holden Astra (TS) of the same era.
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
The Zafira's identification is Opel/European rather than Holden, so the VIN carries an Opel World Manufacturer Identifier (typically beginning with "W0L") and does not start with the 6H8 sequence used on locally built Holdens. Confirm the "TT" series designation from the compliance and identification plate before ordering, as this distinguishes it from later Zafira models. For parts lookups it is worth cross-referencing the Opel Zafira A directly, since that is what the car is. The closely related Astra (Holden TS / Opel Astra G) can also be a useful reference point for shared components, though body and interior parts differ. Always match the details on the physical ID plate rather than assuming from the badge.
This page also draws on later year-by-year data for Holden Zafira to cover modern variants.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the VIN on a Holden Zafira?
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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