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DAF Trucks is a Dutch truck manufacturer based in Eindhoven. Founded in 1928 by Hub van Doorne, it has been part of the American PACCAR group since 1996. Its current range includes the XF, XG, XG+, XD and XB, alongside the earlier CF and LF series, and DAF is one of Europe’s best-selling heavy truck brands.

How to read a DAF VIN

A DAF VIN has 17 characters in the international ISO 3779 format:

Characters 1–3 (WMI): the World Manufacturer Identifier, showing which DAF company built the vehicle.
Characters 4–9 (VDS): the vehicle descriptor section, which DAF uses to code the model and configuration.
Characters 10–17 (VIS): the vehicle identifier section with the production serial number.

European truck VINs don’t always use the 10th character for the model year. To find out how old a DAF is, use the date of first registration in the vehicle documents or the production date in the service records.

DAF World Manufacturer Identifiers (WMI)

XLR – DAF Trucks (and Leyland DAF)
98P – DAF Trucks Brazil
SBL – Leyland Motors and Leyland DAF (older UK-built vehicles)
XLA and XLV – DAF buses

Where to find the VIN on a DAF

Stamped into the chassis frame rail, usually near the front of the truck.
On the vehicle identification plate inside the cab, typically on the door pillar.
In the registration document and the vehicle’s service records.

Cabs and engines are sometimes replaced on trucks, so always compare the VIN stamped on the chassis with the documents.

Why check a used DAF

A used DAF may have worked for several fleets and in several countries. A VinDocs report for a DAF VIN brings together the records available for that vehicle, such as mileage readings, damage and theft records and technical data, so you can check its history before you buy.

DAF VIN DECODER FAQ

Here are some of the frequently asked questions about VinDocs DAF VIN decoder. For more information, click the button below.

What is a DAF VIN?

DAF VIN is a 17-character identification number that is attached to each car individually and only be used once. Each car in the planet has a unique identification number.

Where to find DAF VIN?

DAF VIN can be found under the front windscreen, on the side of the chassis, front door, on dashboard. The easiest place to find it is car documents. Always make sure that VIN on car matches with the one on the documents.

What DAF model works with VinDocs?

It works with all DAF models, that have a VIN number. We gather information from multiple sources and have the most data about DAF in the market.

Why getting a report before buying DAF is important?

By getting DAF report you prevent possible car odometer rollbacks, fluid damage or other hidden defects that could be hidden by the seller after an accident. Almost 20% of used cars has hidden defects or other flaws.

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