Can`t Find VIN

There might not be one for JDM cars...

I remember seeing a JDM Nissan Skyline GT-R (probably imported via Motorex) and it had some tag that said something like substitute for VIN. I found an example reference at 'Big Bird' Nissan Skyline from the Fast and the Furious to be Crushed Wednesday, Enthusiasts Trying to Stop It. Or, Google for nissan skyline gt-r substitute for vin.

 

Hope someone from Japan who has lived there for awhile can chime in...

edit: I found Japanese domestic market - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia re: "VIN"s there.

 

+1 on Wiki Info.

According to the wiki, the chassis number listed by the OP would be what we call a VIN here in the states, if I am reading the wiki correctly.

Following is a quote directly from the wiki concerning VIN's on JDM cars.

VIN
The Japanese market does not apply any of the international VIN systems; instead, Japan uses a Frame Number, which is a string of 9 to 12 alphanumeric characters often[vague] identifying a particular make and model, and a serial number of the vehicle. For example, Frame Number SV30-0169266 breaks down as "V30" identifying the model as Toyota Camry/Vista x30; "S" identifying the engine (4S-FE), and 0169266 being the serial number of the vehicle. Vehicle make is not identified at all, though different manufacturers use slightly different frame number structures and it is usually easy to determine make from the frame number. Toyota usually uses 7 digits for serial number while Nissan uses 6, for example.
Because a frame number contains far less information than a VIN, JDM vehicles also use a Model Code as a supplement. SV30-BTPNK, for example, wherein "SV30" would have the same meaning as above, and BTPNK would designate a set of features incorporated in the vehicle.

Hope this help the OP and other's who are concerned about VIN's on "Japanese Domestic Motor Vehicles".

Ron

 

NHW20 refers to the Gen 2 Prius.

 

The Japanese market does not apply any of the international VIN systems; instead, Japan uses a Frame Number, which is a string of 9 to 12 alphanumeric characters often[vague] identifying a particular make and model, and a serial number of the vehicle. (From Wiki)

Model # is first, Serial # is second.

7743806 should be the "serial" number.

 

I would suggest that if there is a Toyota dealer in your area, that you contact them directly. What part of the world are you in? You can add your location to your profile. I personally do not know of a Japan email address or the website for Toyota Japan. I am not saying there is not one, just that I don't know what it is. Hopefully, someone from that neck of the world will chime in.

Good luck to you and I hope this info helps you.

Ron