Toyota Hilux VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Toyota Hilux 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 Hilux

Enter the 17-character VIN of a Toyota Hilux and the free decoder reads the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture, with no registration needed. Our data for the Hilux covers 19 versions, from the Double Cab VII (facelift 2008) to the Double Cab VIII (facelift 2024), plus Extra Cab versions and a Pick Up, across model years 1983 to 2024. Power in that data runs from 88 to 245 hp.

A VIN does not contain accidents, mileage, theft or owners, so the decoder cannot show them. That information comes from a paid vehicle history report. On a Hilux you are considering, check that the model year the decoder returns fits the version and power the seller describes.

Toyota Hilux versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Toyota Hilux Surf1983 - 2009-91 - 245 hp
Toyota Hilux Pick Up1991 - 2008-88 - 245 hp
Toyota Hilux Double Cab VII (facelift 2008)2008 - 2011-120 - 171 hp
Toyota Hilux Extra Cab VII (facelift 2008)2008 - 2011-144 hp
Toyota Hilux Single Cab VII (facelift 2008)2008 - 2011-120 hp
Toyota Hilux Double Cab VII (facelift 2011)2011 - 2015-144 - 171 hp
Toyota Hilux Extra Cab VII (facelift 2011)2011 - 2015-144 hp
Toyota Hilux Single Cab VII (facelift 2011)2011 - 2015-144 hp
Toyota Hilux Double Cab VIII2015 - 2017-150 hp
Toyota Hilux Extra Cab VIII2015 - 2017-150 hp
Toyota Hilux Single Cab VIII2015 - 2017-150 hp
Toyota Hilux Double Cab VIII (facelift 2017)2017 - 2020-150 - 177 hp
Toyota Hilux Extra Cab VIII (facelift 2017)2017 - 2020-150 - 177 hp
Toyota Hilux Single Cab VIII (facelift 2017)2017 - 2020-150 - 177 hp
Toyota Hilux Double Cab VIII (facelift 2020)2020 - 2024-150 - 204 hp
Toyota Hilux Extra Cab VIII (facelift 2020)2020 - 2024-150 - 204 hp
Toyota Hilux Single Cab VIII (facelift 2020)2020 - 2024-150 hp
Toyota Hilux Double Cab VIII (facelift 2024)2024 - 2010-150 hp
Toyota Hilux Single Cab VIII (facelift 2024)2024-150 hp

Model year characters for the Toyota Hilux

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Toyota Hilux, with model years 1983 - 2024 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M
  • 2022N
  • 2023P
  • 2024R

What the VIN reveals about a Toyota Hilux

  • 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 Hilux

  • 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 Hilux 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 Hilux built?

Our data lists model years 1983 - 2024 across 19 versions of the Toyota Hilux. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

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

It is the 10th character. For the Toyota Hilux the characters to expect are 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), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021), N (2022), P (2023), R (2024).

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

19 versions, with power up to 245 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I tell which Toyota Hilux version a car is from its VIN?

The decoder gives you the model year from the 10th character, which narrows down the versions we list, such as the Extra Cab VIII (facelift 2020) or the Double Cab VII (facelift 2011). It does not name the version itself, so confirm the exact one against the registration papers and the car.

What should I compare between the VIN plate and the documents?

All 17 characters must match exactly, with no letter or digit different. Pay attention to the first three characters, which identify the manufacturer, the 10th character for model year and the 11th for the plant, and check that they agree with what the papers say about the truck.

What will the VIN decoder not tell me about a Toyota Hilux?

It will not show accidents, mileage, theft or previous owners, because none of that is stored in the VIN. It also does not tell you the engine output, which in our data ranges from 88 to 245 hp across the Hilux versions.