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Vehicle Identification Number:

December 16, 2020

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of your Polaris is a unique number used to identify your vehicle.

Knowing the VIN of your Polaris can help you find out important information about your vehicle such as: Model Year, Model Number, Engine Serial Number, Factory Warranty, Extended Service Contract, Guides and Manuals, Product Recalls and Safety Bulletins.

It can also help you find the right parts and accessories for your vehicle.

Polaris vehicles use the industry standard of a 17-digit VIN:

Digits 1-3: Manufacturer of the vehicle

Digits 4-8: Vehicle attributes

Digit 9: Check digit

Digit 10: Model Year

Digit 11: Plant code

Digits 12-17: Sequential numbers

For units that are older than 1999 the VIN’s are 7 digits long. The 2nd and 3rd digits indicate the year.

We’ve put together a handy guide to help you locate the VIN on your Polaris.

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