For 1990-2009 cars

The VIN plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:

Position | Definition | Character | Description
--- | --- | --- | ---
1-3 | Manufacturer | W0L | Opel
4 | Carline/Series | G | Insignia
5 | Trim | B M S T X | Base Mid Sport Top eXtreme
6 | Body Style | 5 6 8 | Notchback Hatchback Station Wagon
7 | Restraint System | 2 3 6 7 | Driver & Passenger, Front & Side Driver & Passenger , Front & Side ; & Roof Driver & Passenger , Front & Side ; & Warning Driver & Passenger , Front & Side ; & Roof ; & Warning
8 | Engine Type | A B C D E

F

G

H

J

K

L

M

N

P

Petrol:

1.6 L , 85 kW

1.6 L , 132 kW

1.8 L , 103 kW

2.0 L , 129 kW

2.0 L , 162 kW

2.8 L , 191 kW

2.8 L , 221 kW

Diesel:

2.0 L, 81 kW

2.0 L, 81 kW

2.0 L, 96 kW

2.0 L, 96 kW

2.0 L, 118 kW

2.0 L, 140kW

2.9 L, 184kW

9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit according to 49 CFR 565
10 | Model Year | 9 | 2009 (Modelyear according to FMVSS 115, alphanumeric)
11 | Plant Location | 1 | Rüsselsheim
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number

#### 1.6L (LDE) and 1.8L (2H0) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification.

#### 2.0L Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification.

#### 2.0L (Diesel) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification.

#### 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification.

#### AF40-6 Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information.