Subaru XT VIN Decoder

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

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How to use the decoder

01

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 Subaru XT

Got a VIN for the model Subaru XT? Type in all 17 characters and the free decoder returns the manufacturer, model year and country where the car was built. Our records for the model Subaru XT run over 1985 - 1991 and include 1 versions in total. They come as Coupe, with power listed as 145 hp. Decoding gives you the manufacturer (from the first three characters), the model year (10th character) and the country of manufacture. The plant is included if the code carries it.

Accidents, mileage, theft and owners are not encoded in a VIN. They are found in a paid vehicle history report, not in the decoder result. Check the 10th character of the VIN on the car Subaru XT against the model year stated in the papers or the advert. If the two disagree, ask the seller to explain.

Subaru XT versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Subaru XT Coupe1985 - 1991Coupe97 - 145 hp

Model year characters for the Subaru XT

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Subaru XT, with model years 1985 - 1991 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1985F
  • 1986G
  • 1987H
  • 1988J
  • 1989K
  • 1990L
  • 1991M

What the VIN reveals about a Subaru XT

  • The manufacturer and brand (Subaru)
  • 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 Subaru XT

  • 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 Subaru XT 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 Subaru XT built?

Our data lists model years 1985 - 1991 across 1 version of the Subaru XT. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Subaru XT?

It is the 10th character. For the Subaru XT the characters to expect are F (1985), G (1986), H (1987), J (1988), K (1989), L (1990), M (1991).

How many versions of the Subaru XT are in your data?

1 version, in 1 body style, with power up to 145 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where can I read the VIN on a car Subaru XT?

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.

Does the free decoder show the accident history of the model Subaru XT?

No. Accident history is not part of the VIN. The decoder returns manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture, while damage records come from a paid vehicle history report.

Is decoding the VIN of the model Subaru XT free?

Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.