Club Car Serial Number Lookup
Enter the full Club Car serial number to identify its model prefix, model year, and production week. Then compare the result with the model-family table before ordering parts or valuing a used cart.
How to Identify Your Club Car
- 1
Find the barcode sticker below the passenger-side cup holder or glove box.
- 2
Enter the complete serial number, including the letters before the digits.
- 3
Read the prefix, year, and production-week result from the decoder.
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Confirm the body style against the model-family table before buying parts.
Look Up a Club Car Serial Number
Enter a Club Car serial number to decode the model prefix, model year, and production week.
Club Car Lookup Examples
| Number, code, or clue | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| PH0901-123456 | PH prefix, 2009 model year, production week 1. |
| PH | The letter prefix identifies the model and power configuration. |
| 09 01 | The next four digits identify year 2009 and production week 1. |
Club Car Models by Production Era
The serial result is the strongest year clue. Use these production eras to narrow the model family and distinguish similar body styles.
| Model family | Production era | Identification clues |
|---|---|---|
| DS | 1980-2014 | Boxier body, separate seat-back supports, and many aluminum-frame variants. |
| Precedent | 2004 onward | Rounded front cowl and integrated body panels; common in fleet and personal carts. |
| Onward | 2017 onward | Personal-use line with two-, four-, and lifted passenger configurations. |
| Tempo | 2018 onward | Modern fleet platform that shares some visual cues with the Precedent. |
| Carryall / Villager | Multiple generations | Utility bed or higher passenger capacity; use the serial prefix for exact family. |
Where to Find the Club Car Serial Plate
Primary location
Under the passenger-side glove box or below the cup holder.
Backup location
On pre-1981 carts, lift the driver-side seat and inspect the aluminum frame.
Most modern Club Car carts use a barcode sticker and encode the year directly in the serial. Example format: PH0901-123456.
Current Club Car Models
Verify the Result
- Match the serial sticker to the seller paperwork.
- Confirm DS, Precedent, Tempo, or Onward body style visually.
- Use the decoded year when checking battery age, parts fitment, and value.
- Treat a missing or altered serial sticker as an ownership risk signal.
Reference Sources
Related Club Car Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read a Club Car serial number?
On modern Club Car serials, the letter prefix identifies the model, the next two digits identify the model year, and the following two digits identify the production week.
Where is the Club Car serial number located?
Check below the passenger-side cup holder or glove box. On many pre-1981 carts, inspect the aluminum frame under the driver seat.
Is a Club Car serial number the same as a VIN?
Usually no. Standard carts use a manufacturer serial number. Factory-built LSVs use a standardized 17-digit VIN.
Can the serial number identify a Club Car DS or Precedent?
Yes, the model prefix can identify the family when it is in the published Club Car prefix list. Confirm the result against the body style before ordering parts.
