Toyota Altezza VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Toyota Altezza 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 Toyota Altezza

Start by typing the VIN of your car Toyota Altezza into the box; the decoder reads the code and reports the maker, the model year and the country of origin. In our database the car Toyota Altezza covers 1998 - 2005. It has 2 versions in total, is offered as Sedan, Wagon and lists power of 220 hp. The decoder reads the world manufacturer identifier in characters 1 to 3, the model year in character 10 and the plant in character 11 where one is coded.

The code only describes how the car was built. Whether it was in a crash, was reported stolen, how far it has driven or how many owners it had is shown in a paid vehicle history report. When viewing a model Toyota Altezza, copy the VIN from the vehicle yourself instead of trusting the number in the listing, then compare it character by character with the documents.

Toyota Altezza versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Toyota Altezza1998 - 2005Sedan160 - 210 hp
Toyota Altezza Gita2001 - 2005Wagon160 - 220 hp

Model year characters for the Toyota Altezza

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Toyota Altezza, with model years 1998 - 2005 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1998W
  • 1999X
  • 2000Y
  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055

What the VIN reveals about a Toyota Altezza

  • The manufacturer and brand (Toyota)
  • 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 Toyota Altezza

  • 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 Toyota Altezza 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 Toyota Altezza built?

Our data lists model years 1998 - 2005 across 2 versions of the Toyota Altezza. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Toyota Altezza?

It is the 10th character. For the Toyota Altezza the characters to expect are W (1998), X (1999), Y (2000), 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005).

How many versions of the Toyota Altezza are in your data?

2 versions, in 2 body styles, with power up to 220 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I find the VIN of the model Toyota Altezza?

Check the registration document first, as the VIN is printed there. On the vehicle itself, look at the dashboard under the windshield on the driver's side or at the driver door frame.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Toyota Altezza?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Is it really free to check the VIN of the car Toyota Altezza?

Yes, the decoding itself costs nothing and works without signing up. Only the separate vehicle history reports are paid.