No respect

[302EFI]

Thanks for posting, Mark. I think I will not pursue this further though. My point is probably too narrow.

[Chafford]

Jurgen
   
   One of the good things about a forum like this is it allows discussion of a wide range of issues. Occasionally these become controversial and exchanges have to cease, but this is not one of them. Therefore feel free to continue asking questions on this topic as you wish and don't let the 'old lags' intimidate you![;)]
   
   The MkIV Register may provide some insight into this as all the MkIVs whose VIN numbers are recorded, have the format SA9 followed by 'AK' with the exception of one car with a recorded date of January 1997 for which 'AK' is replaced by 'AC' in the VIN number, according to the Register.
   
   As ANF289 posted in 2008, the VIN numbers can be decoded as follows:
   
   Example VIN for AK 1069:
   
   SA9AK3025FA017069
   
   Decoder:
   
   SA9 = British Standard
   AK = Manufacturer - Autokraft
   302 = Engine size
   5 = Check sum number
   F = Model Year (1985) (G = 1986, H = 1987, J = 1988 K = 1989, L = 1990, M = 1991 N = 1992 P = 1993).
   A = Plant A or B
   017 = British Standard
   069 = Chassis production number since 1985 (Cars not necessarily produced in numerical order).
   
   
   Mark

[REV]

Oooooh..... Mr. Chafford. Trying to make friends and influence people once again I see!
   
   http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/old-lag

[TLegate]

Consider all us old lags deeply offended.
   
   After a glass or several of the rosso grape-juice I first read that 'old slags' so having checked via me National Health specs, I'm almost relieved :) (and they said it would never stand up in court....)

[AK1301]

Easily fixed, my car's registration plate in California when new was "REAL AC", repeated in Oregon when the car moved there. That was for AK1061