VIN plate corrosion on pre-facelift models

Tags: #vin · #corrosion · #dorest

Some pre-facelift ("дорест") FAW X80 models experience rust/corrosion on the VIN (chassis number) identification plate, making it unreadable. The issue appears specific to the passenger-side location where the VIN plate sits under the window¹². Possible cause: water drainage issues from the roof/doors dripping onto the dashboard/plate area³. Not universal — several 2017–2018 models checked had readable VINs, but corrosion was observed on at least 2–3 used cars during purchase inspections⁴. May be more common on vehicles with a history of water leaks, so check this together with the cabin water-leak symptoms documented elsewhere in this section⁵.

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Last updated: 2026-07-24