SEAT VIN Check
SEAT vehicles use Volkswagen Group VIN rules with Spanish WMI VSS. European builds fill positions 4–6 with ZZZ; the two-character type code at positions 7–8 identifies the model family — for example 5F is Leon Mk3, 6J/KJ are Ibiza generations, KH is Ateca.
Our decoder maps SEAT type codes, Martorell and other group plants, and marks the ISO check digit as N/A on typical EU VINs.
How to Read a SEAT VIN
Start with WMI VSS (Spain / SEAT). On EU VINs, read the type code at positions 7–8 after the ZZZ filler. Position 10 is model year; position 11 is the plant (R = Martorell).
Frequently Asked Questions — SEAT VIN
What WMI does SEAT use?
VSS is the primary WMI for SEAT (and many CUPRA) passenger cars registered in Spain.
What does type code 5F mean?
On SEAT VINs, 5F identifies the third-generation Leon (MQB, roughly 2012–2020), commonly built at Martorell.
Does a SEAT VIN use a check digit?
European SEAT VINs typically use Z fillers in the VDS and do not use position 9 as an ISO check digit — our decoder marks it N/A.
Where is the VIN on a SEAT?
Driver-side windscreen, door jamb, and registration document (field E).