Identification data (VAZ-2106)

The vehicle's passport data are indicated on the summary plate (1), which is fixed to the lower shelf of the air intake box. The plate shows the model and body number of the vehicle, the engine model, weight data, spare parts number, design options and configurations. Next to the plate is stampedvehicle identification number - VIN (2).

Decoding the identification number

The first three letters, according to international standards, indicate the manufacturer's code; the next six digits are the car model; latin letter (or number) - model year of the car (see table 1.1); the last seven digits are the body number.

Table 1.1. Conventional designations of the year of production

Model year of production	Conventional designation
1980	A
1981	IN
1982	WITH
1983	D
1984	E
1985	F
1986	G
1987	N
1988	J
1989	TO
1990	L
1991	M
1992	N
1993	R
1994	R
1995	S
1996	T
1997	V
1998	W
1999	X
2000	Y
2001	1
2002	2
2003	3
2004	4
2005	5

Note: Model year may not match calendar year.

(The text is on the website: «VAZbook.ru»)

The identification number is duplicated in the luggage compartment on the left rear wheel arch connector.



To access the identification number, open the trunk, use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the screw securing the arch trim and remove the trim.



The engine model and number are stamped on the machined lug of the cylinder block between the spark plug sockets of the third and fourth cylinders.



In the variant version, the model designation and engine number are stamped on the left side of the cylinder block boss above the oil filter.