3BF-VZNY12 · DBF-VZNY12
Nissan AD VZNY12 specs
VZNY12 is the model code of the Nissan AD / AD Expert (registered in Japan as a goods vehicle). Japan’s transport ministry lists it in its fuel economy lists from 2009–2026 under 2 model types 3BF-VZNY12, DBF-VZNY12. A genuine car’s chassis number starts VZNY12-.
VZNY12 at a glance
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- AD, AD Expert, NV150 AD
- Model code
- VZNY12
- Model types
- 3BF-VZNY12, DBF-VZNY12
- In MLIT’s lists
- 2009–2026
- Engines
- HR16 1,597 cc petrol
- Gearboxes
- 4-speed automatic
- Drive
- four-wheel drive
- Kerb weight
- 1,230–1,270 kg
- Official fuel economy
- 12.4–13.8 km/L (35–39 mpg)
Fuel economy is from Japan’s official tests and is usually better than you’ll see on UK roads. MLIT doesn’t list power or torque.
3BF-VZNY12
Listed 2022–2026. The 3BF prefix (our explanation, not MLIT’s) means petrol goods vehicle or bus certified to Japan’s 2018 emissions rules. Check 3BF-VZNY12 against ULEZ and clean air zones.
| Engine | Gearbox | Drive | Weight | Seats | Fuel economy | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR161,597 cc petrol | 4-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 1,230–1,240 kg | — | 13.6–13.7 km/L38–39 mpg, Japanese JC08 test | 2022–2026 |
| HR161,597 cc petrol | 4-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 1,230–1,240 kg | — | 12.4–12.5 km/L35 mpg, WLTC test | 2022–2026 |
DBF-VZNY12
Listed 2009–2022. The DBF prefix (our explanation, not MLIT’s) means petrol goods vehicle or bus certified to Japan’s 2005 emissions rules, 75% below their limits. Check DBF-VZNY12 against ULEZ and clean air zones.
| Engine | Gearbox | Drive | Weight | Seats | Fuel economy | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR161,597 cc petrol | 4-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 1,250–1,270 kg | — | 13–13.8 km/L37–39 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2009–2016 |
| HR161,597 cc petrol | 4-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 1,250–1,270 kg | — | 13 km/L37 mpg, Japanese JC08 test | 2009–2022 |
Each row is one version as MLIT lists it. A version can appear twice when MLIT gave figures on two tests that year. Low-emission stars and trim names aren’t shown. MLIT gives fuel economy in km/L; the mpg figures are our conversion to UK gallons. Japanese tests are gentler than real UK driving, so expect less.
VZNY12 build year by chassis number
Japan’s carmakers list the chassis numbers each code was built with every year from 2015. Find the serial below, or use the build year finder.
| Built | Chassis numbers |
|---|---|
| 2015 | VZNY12-049140 to 054415 |
| 2016 | VZNY12-054416 to 054445 |
| 2017 | VZNY12-066306 to 070924 |
| 2018 | VZNY12-070925 to 076287 |
| 2019 | VZNY12-076288 to 080526 |
| 2020 | VZNY12-080527 to 085029VZNY12-100001 to 100012 |
| 2021 | VZNY12-085030 to 085900VZNY12-100013 to 103126 |
| 2022 | VZNY12-103127 to 105057 |
| 2023 | VZNY12-105058 to 107216 |
| 2024 | VZNY12-107217 to 107289VZNY12-115014 to 116878 |
| 2025 | VZNY12-116879 to 119223 |
From the JAMA chassis number lists: 車台番号一覧表. We keep only the chassis code, serial ranges and year. JAMA calls them reference information, not a certificate.
Check a VZNY12 before you buy
Make sure the car is what the advert says: the chassis number on the V5C should start VZNY12-, and the engine and gearbox should match one of the versions above. Our free check reads the UK MOT history and compares it with the chassis code.
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Questions
What engine does the VZNY12 have?
MLIT lists the Nissan AD / AD Expert VZNY12 with HR16 1,597 cc petrol.
What fuel economy does the VZNY12 get?
Officially between 12.4 and 13.8 km/L (about 35–39 mpg), depending on the version, on Japan’s own tests. Real-world figures are usually lower, especially against the older 10-15 mode test.
How heavy is the VZNY12?
Between 1,230 and 1,270 kg kerb weight, depending on the version.
Is 3BF-VZNY12 the same as VZNY12?
Yes. 3BF-VZNY12 is the full model type: the letters before the hyphen are Japan’s emissions code, which changed as the rules were tightened, and VZNY12 is the model code. The chassis number starts with VZNY12-.
About these figures
The model types, engine codes, capacities, gearboxes, drive, weights, seats and km/L figures are copied from MLIT’s yearly lists of cars on sale in Japan each March, so “listed” years are list years, not exact production dates. The English model names, mpg conversions, emissions code explanations and chassis number matching are ours. Lists before 2013 were printed as PDFs that we read by machine; where an older list gives an engine code that doesn’t match its capacity, we’ve used the figure the same model type has in other years. Check anything that matters against the car’s own papers. Spotted a mistake? Email [email protected]. All Nissan model codes.
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan, fuel economy lists 2004–2026, used under the Public Data License 1.0. Edited and translated by JDM History.