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Polaris VIN Check: What is a Polaris VIN?

Polaris Inc., a corporation that began in 1985, is the only one that has mastered the art of dealing with a Midas Touch. The company has produced incredible vehicles, including bicycles, snowmobiles, electric cars, and ATVs. It started producing all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in 1985 and, today, is considered one of the best manufacturers of this type of vehicle.

In 1995, Polaris launched Sportsman models which now encompass most of the Polaris ATV line with several different versions and options. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) code used to identify a vehicle is 17 characters long and includes details about the car's specs. You can use a VIN check to help find repair parts or when you plan on buying a new Polaris through our online VIN Decoder.

If you're searching for a reliable VIN decoder to help you find the vehicle of your dreams, then you should use EpicVIN. EpicVIN's online tools make it easy to run a DMV VIN check, giving you details about cars for sale, while helping you verify seller information. We also offer vehicle history reports that can help you avoid buying problem vehicles.

The Polaris VIN Decoder is a handy tool that you can use to check the condition of the car you want to purchase. You can verify the following items using the VIN number:

  • Through the Polaris engine serial number decoder, you can find out how powerful your engine is, how many cylinders it has, and other technical aspects.
  • There are two main ways cars are equipped to transmit power: automatic or manual. You can choose which one is most comfortable for you.
  • The safety system. The VIN decoder lets you know about the vehicle's active seat belts and airbags.
  • The year of production.
  • The type of body, color, and number of doors.
  • The manufacturer, the country of assembly, and the year the car was manufactured.

There are some theories regarding the VIN code. One is that it contains no information about the transmission in the latest models; however, such information is included in the first model code. Another misconception is that it is a waste of time to look up VIN codes.

The VIN is printed on the engine block of your Polaris and on the body of some of the models. You can check the VIN and compare it with the code you find on your registration card.

List of Polaris Models

Polaris VIN Number Lookup

While it's easy to fake a model's VIN number with bolt-on parts, it's almost impossible to change the VIN number. Our VIN check tools make sure that you're getting exactly what you want, so you'll know your car is everything it claims to be.

We've got you covered. Our search tools work with all sorts of vehicle identification numbers, including those on motorcycles, trucks, RVs, and ATVs.

Where to Search for the VIN?

The VIN is found on a wide range of official documents. It can be found on the title, registration, and insurance documents. You can also find it:

  • Corner of Windshield—Stand in front of the driver's door and look through the windshield. You should see a small metal plate near the bottom corner of the glass with the VIN.
  • Base of B-Pillar—On older models, look for a sticker at the base of the B-pillar between the door sill and the latch. On newer models, look for a large silver sticker on the side of the pillar between the front and back doors.
  • Firewall—Open the hood on a newer vehicle. The VIN plate is usually attached to the firewall. Look for a metal plate with an embossed VIN on it.
  • Engine or Transmission—Polaris often stamped the VIN number on the engine or transmission. For most models, it is located somewhere on the rear of the engine or in the transmission bell housing. Some front-wheel drive manual transmissions also have an etched VIN number located in the top center of their cases (usually obscured by belts). Many engines have their numbers etched into the front face of their blocks, but this is usually obscured by other components. Keep in mind that these numbers won't be correct if your engine or transmission was replaced.

If you don't have the vehicle identification number handy, we can also provide you with a license plate lookup, which will decode the VIN for the vehicle currently registered to that plate.

Where to find VIN on a vehicle?

Comprehensive VIN Decoder Guide

What can you learn about a Polaris when looking up the VIN on our website? Here's a breakdown of each character, and what it tells you about the vehicle.

Characters 1, 2, and 3: World Make Identifier

The VIN plate identifies the country where the vehicle was manufactured, the manufacturer, and the division.

  • The first digit of your vehicle's VIN identifies the country of origin or final point of assembly.
  • The second digit indicates the manufacturer and country of origin of your vehicle.
  • The third digit, when combined with the first two, indicates your vehicle's division of manufacture or model name.

Character 4 and 5: Platform and Series

The fourth character is the platform on which the vehicle's wheels are mounted.

Character 4– Body style

AGen II
BGen III
CGen IV
RRanger

Character 5 – Powertrain

A2x4 chain
C4×4 chain
D4×4 shaft
F6x6 chain
G4x4 chain rear shaft front

Characters 6 and 7 – Engine

The characters in the engine identification label identify the engine installed in the vehicle. Some characters are reused for different engines, so it's hard to decipher directly. Our search tools do all of this work for you.

25E025PF (250cc)
28EC28PF (300cc)
33ES33PF (335cc)
38EC38PIL (400cc)
42EH42PL (425cc)
50EHSOPL (500cc)

Character 9 – Check Digit

The ninth digit is the check digit, which is used to detect fraudulent VINs. The number that appears in the ninth position varies and is based on a mathematical formula developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Character 10 – Year

The tenth digit indicates the year, which only applies to vehicles built in or after 1981. Since the VIN format was not standardized until that year, older vehicles do not have tenth digits.

YearCodeYearCodeYearCodeYearCode
1980:A1995:S2010:A2025:S
1981:B1996:T2011:B2026:T
1982:C1997:V2012:C2027:V
1983:D1998:W2013:D2028:W
1984:E1999:X2014:E2029:X
1985:F2000:Y2015:F2030:Y
1986:G2001:12016:G2031:1
1987:H2002:22017:H2032:2
1988:J2003:32018:J2033:3
1989:K2004:42019:K2034:4
1990:L2005:52020:L2035:5
1991:M2006:62021:M2036:6
1992:N2007:72022:N2037:7
1993:P2008:82023:P2038:8
1994:R2009:92024:R2039:9

Character 11 – Manufacturing Plant

The eleventh character indicates which manufacturing plant your vehicle was assembled at.

Characters 12 to 17 – Production Serial Number

Characters 12 through 17 are the unique production serial number your vehicle receives on the assembly line.

Polaris VIN Samples

Polaris recalls by VIN is a tool that can help you check your Polaris vehicle history. The 17-digit VIN number conveys all the important information about a Polaris vehicle, including accident history, engine type, and year manufactured. At any time that you want to buy a new or second-hand Polaris vehicle, always use a VIN decoder before signing papers. Here are some example numbers:

  • 4XAMH68A15A604563 – 2005 POLARIS Sportsman
  • 4XAZN85A3AA011358 – 2010 POLARIS Sportsman
  • 4XAZN85AX9A537840 – 2009 POLARIS Sportsman
  • 2004 POLARIS Sportsman

    2004 POLARIS Sportsman

    VIN 4XACH50A84A330262
    Listed for sale on:
    01/12/2015
    Price:
    $2,884
    Odometer:
    3,843 km
  • 2005 POLARIS Sportsman

    2005 POLARIS Sportsman

    VIN 4XAMH76A45A636738
    Listed for sale on:
    01/27/2015
    Price:
    $3,755
    Odometer:
    2,639 km
  • 2014 POLARIS Sportsman

    2014 POLARIS Sportsman

    VIN 4XAMH57A2EA134863
    Listed for sale on:
    06/19/2014
    Price:
    $6,085
    Odometer:
    0 km
  • 2008 POLARIS Sportsman

    2008 POLARIS Sportsman

    VIN 4XAMN50A88A244257
    Listed for sale on:
    11/04/2015
    Price:
    $0
    Odometer:
    5,806 km
  • 2006 POLARIS Sportsman

    2006 POLARIS Sportsman

    VIN 4XAMN50A66A905393
    Listed for sale on:
    09/09/2015
    Price:
    $4,679
    Odometer:
    0 km
  • 2006 POLARIS Sportsman

    2006 POLARIS Sportsman

    VIN 4XAMH50A36B011899
    Listed for sale on:
    02/09/2016
    Price:
    $0
    Odometer:
    4,041 km
  • 2009 POLARIS Sportsman

    2009 POLARIS Sportsman

    VIN 4XALH46A39B603000
    Listed for sale on:
    10/23/2009
    Price:
    $0
    Odometer:
    338 km
  • 2012 POLARIS Sportsman

    2012 POLARIS Sportsman

    VIN 4XAZN8EA0CA356432
    Listed for sale on:
    11/05/2015
    Price:
    $7,707
    Odometer:
    723 km
  • 2007 POLARIS Sportsman

    2007 POLARIS Sportsman

    VIN 4XATN76A77A971662
    Listed for sale on:
    05/26/2009
    Price:
    $0
    Odometer:
    0 km
  • 2011 POLARIS Sportsman

    2011 POLARIS Sportsman

    VIN 4XAZN85A9BA037657
    Listed for sale on:
    05/16/2013
    Price:
    $8,076
    Odometer:
    513 km
  • 2004 POLARIS Sportsman

    2004 POLARIS Sportsman

    VIN 4XACH68AX4A061157
    Listed for sale on:
    08/29/2011
    Price:
    $4,950
    Odometer:
    0 km
  • 2008 POLARIS Sportsman

    2008 POLARIS Sportsman

    VIN 4XALH46A98A267664
    Listed for sale on:
    02/06/2012
    Price:
    $3,650
    Odometer:
    542 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Locations vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. However, there are three places you can find the code on most vehicles:

- Look through the windshield at the dashboard. On the driver’s side, you should see a small metal plate with the number stamped into it.
- Open the driver’s door. Look at the front and side of the door pillar for an I.D. sticker. It usually has the manufacturer’s logo on it. The code should be on this sticker.
- Open the hood. You may see a sticker on the firewall or near the passenger’s side strut tower. Some cars have the number engraved in one of these areas.

Since this number is used to identify the vehicle on official documents, you can also find it on the title, the window sticker, and on insurance policies.

We also decode numbers for RVs, heavy-duty trucks and motorcycles. If you need to decode an RV number, make sure it’s the one issued by the chassis manufacturer, not the RV outfitter.

No. Canadian and Mexican cars usually use the same format. Other countries use their own formats.

It’s up to the manufacturer to determine what they want to include for some parts of the number. For example, some companies don’t include information about transmissions or trim levels.

Usually, no. A few manufacturers stamp the code into the engine. If the VINs on the engine and car match, then it’s the original engine. On most vehicles, there isn’t anything that ties an engine to a specific vehicle. At most, looking up the vehicle on our website will tell you if a different type of engine was installed. For example, if someone swaps a V8 into a Ford Mustang, our site will tell you it originally came with a V6.

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