Vehicle/Vessel Body Type

Source of Definition: NCIC

Source of Data: MVA; Manufacturer

Synonyms: Body Style

The general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by characteristics such as number of doors, seats, windows, roofline and type of top.

The NCIC code values are listed in the Vehicle section of the NCIC Code Manual. Motor vehicle styles are listed in the Vehicle Style (VST) Field Codes and Vessels are listed in Boat Type (BTY) section.

Usage Note: The vehicle body type is 2 character, alphanumeric. The vessel body type is 3 character, alphanumeric. Both are left justified.

Example: "2D" represents "2 Door Sedan", "BU" represents "Bus", etc.

Logical Format (Type/Max Length): AN/3

VVHBST

bodyStyleCode type: string-code