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Subaru VIN decoder
A Subaru VIN has 17 characters, and Subaru VINs commonly start with JF1 and JF2, which identify the manufacturer and where the car was built. North-American-market Subaru VINs always encode the model year in position 10. European-market VINs from this maker may not, so RevalVIN asks for the model year when it matters. RevalVIN decodes Subaru VINs from €0.10 per result and adds stolen, mileage, valuation and ownership-cost checks.
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Subaru VIN prefixes
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
| VIN starts with | Meaning |
|---|---|
JF1 | Subaru cars (Japan) |
JF2 | Subaru SUVs (Japan) |
Common prefixes, not an exhaustive list.
Does a Subaru VIN show the model year?
North-American-market Subaru VINs always encode the model year in position 10. European-market VINs from this maker may not, so RevalVIN asks for the model year when it matters.
RevalVIN never guesses the model year from a registration date. If a recorded first-registration date is earlier than the manufacture year, it shows the manufacture year instead. The model year code table explains each character.
Where to find the VIN on a Subaru
- At the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, readable from outside the car
- On a label in the driver's door frame
- On the registration document, such as the V5C in the UK or the Zulassungsbescheinigung in Germany
- In the service book and on insurance documents
Compare the VIN in at least two places before buying.
What you can check for a Subaru
| Check | Coverage | Wallet price |
|---|---|---|
| VIN decode | Any Subaru VIN | €0.10 |
| Stolen vehicle check | 5 national police databases | €0.20 |
| Mileage history | Where odometer records exist | €0.20 |
| Vehicle photos | Where photos were published | €0.20 |
| Market valuation | 24 markets | €0.30 |
| Time to sell | 13 markets, where enough listings exist | €0.30 |
| Cost of ownership | 4 countries | €0.30 |
| Market listings | Current market listings | €0.10 |
| Safety recalls | Vehicles sold in the United States | €0.10 |
Commonly checked Subaru models: Outback, Forester, Impreza and XV. Get them all at once in the Complete report.
Individual vehicle records, not a comprehensive accident, title or ownership report. Missing records do not prove a clean history.
Frequently asked questions
What do Subaru VINs start with?
Common Subaru VIN prefixes include JF1 (Subaru cars (Japan)), JF2 (Subaru SUVs (Japan)). This is not an exhaustive list.
Does a Subaru VIN show the model year?
North-American-market Subaru VINs always encode the model year in position 10. European-market VINs from this maker may not, so RevalVIN asks for the model year when it matters.
How much does a Subaru VIN check cost?
A VIN decode costs €0.10 per successful result from a RevalVIN wallet. The Complete report, with history, value and ownership-cost sections, costs up to €0.99 from a wallet or €3.99 by card.
Where is the VIN on a Subaru?
Usually at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on a label in the driver's door frame, and on the registration document.
Check a Subaru before you buy
Create a free account, decode the VIN and add the history and value checks you need.