Jaguar XK VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Jaguar XK 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 Jaguar XK

Manufacturer, model year, country: enter the VIN of the model Jaguar XK and the free decoder reads all three from the 17 characters. In our database the car Jaguar XK covers 1996 - 2014. It has 8 versions in total, is offered as Convertible, Coupe and lists power of 550 hp. A VIN tells you the maker, the model year and the country of manufacture. Where the plant is coded in the 11th character, that can be read as well.

Do not expect the free decoder to show accident damage, odometer history, theft status or past owners; the 17 characters simply do not carry them. For those you need a paid vehicle history report. When viewing a model Jaguar XK, copy the VIN from the vehicle yourself instead of trusting the number in the listing, then compare it character by character with the documents.

Jaguar XK versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Jaguar XK Convertible (X100)1996 - 2005Convertible284 - 395 hp
Jaguar XK Coupe (X100)1996 - 2005Coupe284 - 395 hp
Jaguar XK Convertible (X150)2006 - 2009Convertible298 - 416 hp
Jaguar XK Coupe (X150)2006 - 2009Coupe298 - 416 hp
Jaguar XK Convertible (X150, facelift 2009)2009 - 2011Convertible385 - 510 hp
Jaguar XK Coupe (X150, facelift 2009)2009 - 2011Coupe385 - 510 hp
Jaguar XK Convertible (X150, facelift 2011)2011 - 2014Convertible385 - 550 hp
Jaguar XK Coupe (X150, facelift 2011)2011 - 2014Coupe385 - 550 hp

Model year characters for the Jaguar XK

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Jaguar XK, with model years 1996 - 2014 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1996T
  • 1997V
  • 1998W
  • 1999X
  • 2000Y
  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E

What the VIN reveals about a Jaguar XK

  • The manufacturer and brand (Jaguar)
  • 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 Jaguar XK

  • 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 Jaguar XK 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 Jaguar XK built?

Our data lists model years 1996 - 2014 across 8 versions of the Jaguar XK. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Jaguar XK?

It is the 10th character. For the Jaguar XK the characters to expect are T (1996), V (1997), W (1998), X (1999), 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).

How many versions of the Jaguar XK are in your data?

8 versions, in 2 body styles, with power up to 550 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I find the VIN on the model Jaguar XK?

Look at the base of the windshield on the driver's side, where the VIN is visible from outside the car. It is also printed on the door frame of the driver's door and in the registration document.

Can I see the mileage of a car Jaguar XK by decoding the VIN?

No, mileage is not encoded in a VIN. The decoder cannot show it, nor can it show theft entries or owners. Those details require a paid vehicle history report.

What does it cost to decode the VIN of a car Jaguar XK?

Nothing. Decoding is free and there is no sign-up. You pay only if you decide to order a vehicle history report.