VIN 1FDXS80F2VVA44695 — 1997 Ford L8513
Recorded with W-L Construction & Paving Inc · USDOT 300668
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDXS80F2VVA44695 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | L8513 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | VA 558503 (Virginia) |
| Last inspected | 2025-08-11 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-11 | 1FDXS80F2VVA44695 | VA 558503 | W-L CONSTRUCTION & PAVING INC · USDOT 300668 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
W-L Construction & Paving Inc Active
- USDOT
- 300668
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Chilhowie, VA
- Power units
- 102
- Drivers
- 120
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 49
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 11.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-11). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
1FDXS80F2VVA44695 is a 1997 Ford L8513 operated by W-L Construction & Paving Inc (USDOT 300668). License plate on its inspection records: VA 558503. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
1997 Ford L8513 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDXS80F2VVA44695. It is a truck built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: 7.3 Turbo -DI engine, 7.3L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-08-11). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-11) was in Virginia, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by W-L Construction & Paving Inc (USDOT 300668) on 2025-08-11 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | L8513 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | Louisville 113 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | JEFFERSON COUNTY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | KENTUCKY |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 7.3 Turbo -DI The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 7.3 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
Operator & inspection history
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