To find a golf cart's model year, first identify the manufacturer and copy the complete identification label. Club Car uses a model prefix followed by year and production-week digits. Yamaha requires a model-code and serial-range reference. E-Z-GO labels and coding vary by model, so record the serial number and any separate manufacturer code.
Open the serial number lookup tool and manufacturer references
Find and record the identification label
| Brand | Where to start | What to record |
|---|---|---|
| Club Car | Passenger cup-holder area or above the pedals; check the manual for your model | Leading letters, four date digits and the complete sequence number |
| E-Z-GO | Steering column or below the driver seat for some pre-2023 models; consult the model manual | Full serial label and any separate manufacturer/date code |
| Yamaha | Use the model-specific manual or dealer to locate the identification label | Three-character model code and the complete serial sequence |
Club Car DS serial number lookup and year decoding
Club Car describes a one- or two-letter model prefix, followed by two year digits and two production-week digits. The remaining sequence identifies the individual vehicle. For example, AA9812-123456 contains year code 98 and production week 12.
Use the official Club Car model-prefix directory to check the model. Its current directory uses the label “Precedent DS” for several DS entries, so do not classify a cart from the word “Precedent” alone. The manufacturer FAQ explains the date-code format.
- AA: DS Electric PowerDrive reference.
- AQ: DS electric family reference, listed as “Precedent DS Electric” in the directory.
- PR: Precedent i2 gasoline FE-350 reference, not an electric prefix.
- PD / PF: Precedent i2l electric / Precedent Villager 4 gasoline references; these should not be treated as generic Onward or Tempo codes.
A model prefix does not establish the voltage of a vehicle that may have been modified. Confirm batteries, powertrain and parts with the vehicle documentation.
EZGO TXT and RXV serial number lookup: label and manufacturer code
Keep the serial number and any manufacturer/date code separate. A rule for one older label format is not a reliable decoder for every TXT, RXV, Marathon or newer cart. Do not infer the model from an estimated year alone.
E-Z-GO's customer-care page describes serial-label locations and provides manufacturer assistance. Send a clear label photo when asking for a model and year check. Our EZGO lookup page explains what information to collect rather than returning an unverified year.
Yamaha golf cart serial number lookup: model codes and ranges
A three-character Yamaha prefix is a model reference, not a complete year decoder. Match the full serial sequence to the correct manufacturer catalog or ask a dealer. The Yamaha PTV parts catalog identifies J0D as a gasoline QuieTech EFI reference and J0E as an electric AC-motor reference.
Other prefixes need their own reference. Do not reuse one prefix's year range or assume the first serial digits always represent a calendar year. See our Yamaha lookup guide for the supported checks.
What if the label is missing or unreadable?
Check purchase paperwork, service records and the model-specific manual. Ask a manufacturer dealer where any additional identification labels may be located. A hood, dashboard or rear seat can have been replaced, so appearance is a clue rather than proof.
Use our model-identification checklist to organize those checks.
Seat-cover measurement guides for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha
After identifying the cart, check the appropriate seating guide:
- Club Car seat covers: DS and Precedent measurements
- EZGO seat covers: TXT and RXV measurements
- Yamaha seat covers: Drive and Drive2 measurements
Before choosing seat covers or storage covers
Model identification and accessory fit are separate. Measure cushion width, depth, backrest and armrest spacing; measure front and rear seats individually. For a storage cover, check the whole cart's dimensions and any rear-seat or roof changes.
Compare golf cart seat covers and blankets or browse storage covers. Check each product's dimensions rather than treating a serial lookup as a fit guarantee.
