My daughters 05 outback passed emissions about 2 months ago and we sent in the $ for registration and later I get a letter saying the car didn't pass.  I am looking at the paper that says I passed and am thinking bad thoughts about the DMV when I notice the VIN on the pass form is not the same as the one on the car.   I go back and test it again and sure as hell, it comes up again with the wrong VIN via the test computer.  The VIN on the Title, Door and dash are the same, but different from what the computer is spitting out. 

 

Turns out, the computer had a problem before we bought it and was replaced with one from a wreck.  The VIN from the wreck continues on and does not get it's VIN from the car which after thinking about it is no surprise.  But I had to have them over ride the VIN  during the test with my title in hand and the VIN on the car obviously supporting it and all is well now.

 

What a pain in the butt, but I hope this helps someone else.  

 

 

you can go back to the dealer to flash the correct vin.

Thanks, I think I will.