UAZ 3160 VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your UAZ 3160 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 3160

A VIN of the model UAZ 3160 is 17 characters long, and the free decoder translates it into manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture. Our data for the model UAZ 3160 covers the years 1999 - 2004, with versions in our data: 5. Body styles: Wagon; power: 132 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.

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. Look at the VIN of the car UAZ 3160 in more than one place. The number on the dashboard and the one on the door frame should agree with each other and with the paperwork.

UAZ 3160 versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
UAZ 316011999 - 2004-98 hp
UAZ 316021999 - 2004-132 hp
UAZ 316042000 - 2004-103 hp
UAZ 316052000 - 2004Wagon102 hp
UAZ 316082002 - 2004-98 hp

Model year characters for the UAZ 3160

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the UAZ 3160, with model years 1999 - 2004 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

What the VIN reveals about a UAZ 3160

  • 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 3160

  • 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 3160 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 3160 built?

Our data lists model years 1999 - 2004 across 5 versions of the UAZ 3160. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a UAZ 3160?

It is the 10th character. For the UAZ 3160 the characters to expect are X (1999), Y (2000), 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004).

How many versions of the UAZ 3160 are in your data?

5 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 132 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I look for the VIN if I want to decode the car UAZ 3160?

Use the number from the dashboard under the windshield or from the driver door frame, and check it against the registration document before entering all 17 characters in the decoder.

Does the free decoder show the accident history of the model UAZ 3160?

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 3160 without an account?

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