Subaru auction sheet verification
Subaru's boxer engines and symmetrical all-wheel drive make the Impreza, Forester and WRX distinctive — and popular in snowy and rugged import markets. The auction sheet confirms the exact model and whether that AWD car has been worked hard.
Why verify a Subaru?
AWD Subarus command a premium in mountainous and cold-climate markets — and hard use is exactly what the damage map and grade expose.
Finding your Subaru chassis number
Subaru chassis codes are typically two letters plus a digit, such as SK9 (Forester) or VAB (WRX STI). Find the full number on the export certificate, under the bonnet, and on the door-jamb plate.
Subaru chassis codes by model
| Model | Chassis code(s) | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Impreza / Sports | GP7 · GT7 | 2011–2016 · 2016+ |
| Forester | SJ5 · SK9 · SL | 2012–2018 · 2018–2024 · 2024+ |
| Legacy / Outback | BN9 · BT5 | 2014–2020 · 2020+ |
| XV / Crosstrek | GT7 | 2017+ |
| Levorg | VM4 · VN5 | 2014–2020 · 2020+ |
| WRX / STI | VAB · VBH | 2014–2020 · 2021+ |
What to check on a Subaru
- WRX / STI (VAB, VBH): inspect the damage map closely — many were modified or tracked.
- Forester / Outback: check underbody and arch corrosion notes (S/C) on cars from snowy regions.
- Confirm turbo vs non-turbo via the chassis code, not just the badge.
- Boxer engines: pair the sheet with a service history check for head-gasket history on older models.
New to reading sheets? See how to read a Japanese auction sheet and what the grades mean. Buying in a specific country? See verify by country.
Subaru auction sheet FAQ
How do I verify a Subaru auction sheet?
Enter your Subaru's chassis number (e.g. SK9-123456) above and we return the original auction sheet with grade, mileage and damage map.
Where is the chassis number on a Subaru?
On the export/deregistration certificate, under the bonnet, and on the driver's door-jamb plate.
Why inspect a WRX/STI sheet carefully?
Performance Subarus are frequently modified or tracked. The damage map's repair marks and the overall grade reveal history that a clean-looking car can hide.
