UAZ 3159 VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your UAZ 3159 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 UAZ 3159

Got a VIN for the model UAZ 3159? Type in all 17 characters and the free decoder returns the manufacturer, model year and country where the car was built. Versions in our data for the car UAZ 3159: 1, spread across the years 1999 - 2008. The VIN reveals the manufacturer, the model year and the country where the car was built. If the maker codes it, the 11th character also points to the assembly plant.

Nothing in the VIN reveals what happened to the car after it left the factory. Damage, mileage, theft entries and ownership changes are covered by a paid vehicle history report. When you look at a car UAZ 3159, 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.

UAZ 3159 versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
UAZ 31591999 - 2008-132 hp

Model year characters for the UAZ 3159

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the UAZ 3159, with model years 1999 - 2008 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1999X
  • 2000Y
  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088

What the VIN reveals about a UAZ 3159

  • The manufacturer and brand (UAZ)
  • 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 UAZ 3159

  • 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 UAZ 3159 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 UAZ 3159 built?

Our data lists model years 1999 - 2008 across 1 version of the UAZ 3159. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a UAZ 3159?

It is the 10th character. For the UAZ 3159 the characters to expect are X (1999), Y (2000), 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008).

How many versions of the UAZ 3159 are in your data?

1 version, with power up to 132 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where is the VIN located on the car UAZ 3159?

The usual places are the dashboard just under the windshield, the frame of the driver's door and the registration document. Compare them with each other.

Does the free decoder show the accident history of the model UAZ 3159?

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.

Can I decode a VIN of the model UAZ 3159 without an account?

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