BS-AU-175-1B-1983 ISO-3779-1983.pdf

BRITISH STANDARD AUTOMOBILE SERIES CONFIRMED MAY 1989 BS AU 175-1b: 1983 ISO 3779:1983 Superseding BS AU 175-1:1979 (Incorporating Amendment No. 1) Vehicle identification numbers (VIN) Part 1b: Specification for content and structure ISO title: Road vehicles Vehicle identification number (VIN) Content and structure UDC 629.11.018.8:003.62 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:45 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS AU 175-1b:1983 This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Automobile Standards Committee, was published under the authority of the Board of BSI and comes into effect on 30 December 1983 © BSI 02-2000 The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard: Committee reference AUE/15 Draft for comment 82/70755 DC ISBN 0 580 13579 9 Committees responsible for this British Standard The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Automobile Standards Committee (AUE/-) to Technical Committee AUE/15 upon which the following bodies were represented: Caravan Club Department of the Environment (Transport and Road Research Laboratory) Department of Transport Metropolitan Police National Caravan Council Limited Royal Automobile Club Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited Amendments issued since publication Amd. No.Date of issueComments Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:45 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS AU 175-1b:1983 © BSI 02-2000i Contents Page Committees responsibleInside front cover National forewordii 1Scope1 2Field of application1 3References1 4Definitions1 5Requirements1 Annex Example3 Table Characters used for designating the year2 Publications referred toInside back cover Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:45 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS AU 175-1b:1983 ii © BSI 02-2000 National foreword This British Standard has been prepared under the direction of the Automobile Standards Committee and is identical with ISO 3779:1983 “Road vehicles Vehicle identification number (VIN) Content and structure” prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Road vehicles, of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This edition of the standard supersedes BS AU 175-1:1979 and extends the field of application to include mopeds. The 1979 edition of the standard is now withdrawn. Terminology and conventions. The text of the International Standard has been approved as suitable for publication as a British Standard without deviation. Some terminology and certain conventions are not identical with those used in British Standards; attention is drawn especially to the following. Where the words “International Standard” appear, referring to this standard, they should be read as “British Standard”. The Technical Committee has reviewed the provisions of ISO 3833, to which reference is made in the text, and has decided that they are acceptable for use in conjunction with this standard. A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Cross-references International StandardCorresponding British Standard ISO 3780:1983BS AU 175 Vehicle identification numbers (VIN) Part 2b:1983 Specification for world manufacturer identifier (WM) codes (Identical) ISO 4030:1983BS AU 175 Vehicle identification numbers (VIN) Part 3b:1983 Specification for location and attachment (Identical) Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, pages 1 to 4, an inside back cover and a back cover. This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the inside front cover. Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:45 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS AU 175-1b:1983 © BSI 02-20001 1 Scope This International Standard specifies the content and structure of a vehicle identification number (VIN) in order to establish, on a world-wide basis, a uniform identification numbering system for road vehicles. 2 Field of application This International Standard applies to motor vehicles, trailers, motorcycles and mopeds as defined in ISO 3833. 3 References ISO 3780, Road vehicles World manufacturer identifier (WMI) code. ISO 3833, Road vehicles Types Terms and definitions. ISO 4030, Road vehicles Vehicle identification number (VIN) Location and attachment. 4 Definitions 4.1 vehicle identification number (VIN) a structured combination of characters assigned to a vehicle by the manufacturer for identification purposes 4.2 world manufacturer identifier (WMI) the first section of the VIN, designating the manufacturer of the vehicle. The code is assigned to a vehicle manufacturer in order to allow identification of the said manufacturer and, when used in conjunction with the remaining sections of the VIN, ensures uniqueness of the VIN for all vehicles manufactured in the world for a period of 30 years 4.3 vehicle descriptor section (VDS) the second section of the VIN. It provides information describing the general attributes of the vehicle 4.4 vehicle indicator section (VIS) the last section of the VIN. It is a combination of characters assigned by the manufacturer to distinguish one vehicle from another. This number, in conjunction with the VDS, ensures a unique designation of all vehicles produced by each manufacturer for a period of 30 years 4.5 manufacturer a person, firm, or corporation under whose responsibility a vehicle has been assembled to form a unit which is ready for operation; the manufacturer is responsible for the uniqueness of the VIN 4.6 year the calendar year in which the vehicle was produced or the model year of the vehicle as determined by the manufacturer 4.7 divider a symbol, character or physical border that may be used to separate the sections of the VIN or to define the limits (beginning and end) of the VIN. Dividers should not be capable of being confused with arabic numerals or roman letters 5 Requirements 5.1 VIN basic content (see examples in the Annex) The VIN shall consist of three sections: first, the world manufacturer identifier (WMI) section, second, the vehicle descriptor section (VDS), and last, the vehicle indicator section (VIS). 5.2 World manufacturer identifier (WMI) This shall be the first section of the VIN and shall consist of three characters, as specified in ISO 3780, which are preassigned by organizations other than the manufacturer. 5.3 Vehicle descriptor section (VDS) This shall be the second section of the VIN and shall consist of six characters; if the manufacturer does not use one or more of these character spaces, the spaces not used shall be filled by alphabetic or numeric characters of the manufacturers choice. This section shall identify the general attributes of the vehicle. The coding and sequence of this section are determined by the manufacturer. 5.4 Vehicle indicator section (VIS) This shall be the last section of the VIN and shall consist of eight characters; the last four shall be numeric. If the manufacturer chooses to designate year and/or plant in this section, it is recommended that the year be indicated by the first character of the VIS and the plant of manufacture by the second character. The recommended code to be used when designating year is indicated in the Table. Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:45 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS AU 175-1b:1983 2 © BSI 02-2000 5.5 Characters Only the following arabic numerals and capital roman letters shall be used in the VIN: (The letters I, O and Q shall not be used.) 5.6 Dividers The selection of the specific divider to be used is at the discretion of the manufacturer, but it shall not be any character used in the VIN (see 5.5) or any character that could be confused with a VIN character. The divider shall be used at the limits of each line, as indicated in 5.7.2, of the VIN and may be used between sections. Dividers are not to be used on documentation. 5.7 VIN display 5.7.1 The VIN printed on documents shall be shown on one line without blanks. 5.7.2 The VIN as displayed on the vehicle or manufacturers plate shall be represented on either one or two lines without blanks and with no section being split. Table Characters used for designating the year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R S T U V W X Y Z YearCodeYearCodeYearCodeYearCode 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 B C D E F G H J K L 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 M N P R S T V W X Y 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:45 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS AU 175-1b:1983 © BSI 02-20003 Annex Examples The examples shown below do not prejudge the content of an actual VIN. * Indication * See 5.3. according to 5.4. Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:45 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI 4 blank Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:45 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS AU 175-1b:1983 © BSI 02-2000 Publications referred to See national foreword. Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:45 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS AU 175-1b: 1983 ISO 3779:1983 BSI 389 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AL BSI British Standards Institution BSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing British Standards. It presents the UK view on standards in Europe and at the international level. It is incorporated by Royal Charter. Revisions British Standards are updated by amendment or revision. Users of British Standards should make sure that they possess the latest amendments or editions. 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