VIN 5YJSA1E17GF160045 — Tesla Model S 2016: auction and damage history

Vehicle history for VIN 5YJSA1E17GF160045

Tesla Model S 2016's history is anchored on VIN 5YJSA1E17GF160045. Compare sale dates and mileage with the listing you're currently viewing.

Key metrics for VIN 5YJSA1E17GF160045: earliest known event — April 19, 2017; 10 events in the timeline; no auction records in the database yet; no separate damage reports in the projection (this isn't a guarantee of perfect condition).

Current record status: full history collection complete. We recommend cross-checking dates, prices, and photos against primary sources (auction lots and listing pages), and getting an independent inspection before buying.

What does this VIN mean?

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 5YJSA1E17GF160045 is a 17-character vehicle identifier. It splits into three blocks without "inventing" a model decode: WMI (positions 1–3) — 5YJ; VDS (4–9) — SA1E17; VIS (10–17) — GF160045. VINTrack doesn't guess at a factory decoder — below is only what's confirmed by the projection data or a well-known WMI.

WMI prefix 5YJ corresponds to manufacturer Tesla, typical region/plant: USA. This matches this vehicle's identity in VINTrack (TESLA).

Technical attributes available from the decode/catalog: body type — Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback; fuel/engine — Electric; country of manufacture — UNITED STATES (USA). These help you cross-check a listing against the actual vehicle before viewing it.

What to watch for before buying?

VINTrack's risk score for this VIN is 31/100. This is an internal metric based on known signals (damage, auctions, gaps, sale indicators) — not a legal conclusion or a substitute for inspection.

Flags worth checking before buying: moderate gap in history; large gap in history. Verify mileage history, absence of hidden repairs, and that the specification matches the seller's claims.