VINs (Vehicle Identification Numbers) were introduced for all Porsche models manufacured after 1981, and consist of 17 characters. All over the world car manufacturers use VINs as a vehicle identification tool. (The letters O, I and Q are not used in a VIN as they can be mistaken for the numbers 0 and 1. However they didn’t envisage the same issue with the number 5 and letter S which often catches me out!)
If you’re interesting in decoding your Porsche’s VIN this link explains what each of the 17 digits represent.
However, you can also use the VIN to find out more detailed information about your own vehicle or a prospective Porsche purchase by running a VIN check. There are a number of suppliers of VIN checks, at NINEAUTO we tend to use CheckVIN.com.au at a cost of AUD $9.90 per check.
Here’s a screen shot of the report you’ll receive back. (In the interests of privacy we have made changes to the report, but it remains indicative of the information you’ll receive back from your search.)
gj. says
Just for fun I searched out a rego payment for my old car and copied the VIN into http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/check-lookup/WP0ZZZ99ZTS313584
REVS Check says
If you are purchasing a 2nd hand vehicle then it’s useful to get a REVS Check or PPSR Check to ensure that the vehicle you purchase doesn’t currently have any money owing against it, or hasn’t been previously written off and repaired or stolen. It’s worth spending the money for the peace of mind it offers. If you are looking for a REVS Check for a VIN number or Chassis number, give VINNER REVS Check a try at https://www.vinner.com.au, reports are only $9.90. It’s completely optimised for mobile and supports PayPal along with credit card payments (including Amex) via a secure Australia payment gateway. For those older cars that are pre-1989 you can request a chassis reports, and if you are planning on buying a boat you can also perform a HIN check if needed. VIN reports also cover all other vehicles (including trailers, caravans, 4×4, trucks etc) for any other types of vehicles you are considering for your trip.
Greg says
You can get a PPSR or VIN check at http://www.getppsr.com.au for only $8.95. For this you get a PPSR certificate emailed instantly, an on-screen summary, and details of encumbrances, stolen vehicle notifications and write-off history.
Ronney Revs says
Take a look here also one of the fastest and affordable revs check http://www.revschecker.com.au/ tool. Get instant report on Vehicle Type, Body Type & Colour all refer to elements of the VIN.
Toby says
I went here to get a REVS Check. At $9.90 it was more expensive than the government PPSR, but i needed to search by rego number, which you can’t do on the government one.