Holden Ute VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Holden Ute to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Holden Ute

Looking at a model Holden Ute? Enter its 17-character VIN here and the free decoder tells you the manufacturer, the model year and the manufacturing country. For the car Holden Ute we have 3 versions in total, covering 2000 - 2017. The first three characters identify the manufacturer and region, the 10th stands for the model year, and the 11th often marks the plant.

Keep in mind that a decoded VIN says nothing about a vehicle's past: no accidents, no mileage, no theft flags and no owner list are stored in it. When you look at a car Holden Ute, compare the VIN stamped or printed on the vehicle with the one in the registration papers, character by character. A single differing character is a reason to ask questions.

Holden Ute versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Holden Ute I2000 - 2002-200 - 265 hp
Holden Ute I (facelift 2002)2002 - 2007-238 - 340 hp
Holden Ute II2007 - 2017-245 - 367 hp

Model year characters for the Holden Ute

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Holden Ute, with model years 2000 - 2017 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 2000Y
  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H

What the VIN reveals about a Holden Ute

  • The manufacturer and brand (Holden)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Holden Ute

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Holden Ute VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Holden Ute built?

Our data lists model years 2000 - 2017 across 3 versions of the Holden Ute. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Holden Ute?

It is the 10th character. For the Holden Ute the characters to expect are Y (2000), 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017).

How many versions of the Holden Ute are in your data?

3 versions, with power up to 367 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where can I read the VIN on a car Holden Ute?

Stand outside the car and look through the windshield at the lower corner on the driver's side. You can also open the driver's door and check the frame, or read it from the registration document.

What information about the model Holden Ute is not included in the free decoding?

Accidents, mileage, theft and owners. The free result is limited to what the VIN itself carries, which is the manufacturer, model year, country and, where coded, the plant.

Can I decode a VIN of the model Holden Ute without an account?

Yes. The decoder is free and open to everyone, so no account, login or registration is required.