T4 Chassis Numbers and PR Codes

Reading your chassis number

Your chassis number can be found on the top of the dashboard, on a sticker on your service book or on the drivers footwell under the fuse box.

1^st and 2^nd Digits

These are always WV which states the manufacturer.

3^rd Digit

This is a single number which denotes what model the transporter is.

1= Panelvan
2= Window van
3= Chassis cab

4^th Digit

This is always ZZZ which is a filler code and has now reference.

5^th and 6^th Digit

This is always 70 which denotes that it is a VW Transporter

7^th Digit

This is always Z which is another filler code with no reference.

8^th Digit

This is the important one. This letter (or number for 2001 to 2003) of the chassis number denotes which year the Bus was manufactured.

M = 1991

N = 1992

P = 1993

R = 1994

S = 1995

T = 1996

V = 1997

W = 1998

X = 1999

Y = 2000

1 = 2001

2 = 2002

3 = 2003

9^th Digit

The 9^th digit denotes which plant the Bus was manufactured in.

Plant Codes

H= Hannover

X= Poland

10^th , 11^th, 12^th, 13^th, 14^th and 15^th Digits

The last series of numbers is unique to the Bus and refers to its order in the production line.

PR Codes

PR Codes are also found with the chassis number. A PR code is used to identify the parts used on each unique Bus. Having these numbers to hand will help you to work out which parts will fit your Bus.