That is the normal vin format for a 1980 model year but it was the last
year it was used.

With serial number 112910 out of 140000 built that year it is nearer the
last of the 80 model year production.

VW model year production in those days usually began/ended around July.
Since the 1980 was the first year of a completely new model the
production started earlier but at a low rate as the production line
switched over and got up to speed.

Mark

The formay

Stephen Grisanti wrote:
> Read here or on Samba of someone's third oldest known Vanagon Westy. Found an orange '80 Westy this morning and wondered where it slots into that sequence but it has a strange VIN format I don't recognize.  25A0112910, in case anyone is interested.
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