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VIN Breakdown

WMI (1-3)
VDS (4-8)
Check (9)
VIS (10-17)

Decoded Information

Manufacturer
Model Year
Country
WMI Code
VDS Code
Plant Code
Serial Number
Check Digit

What is a VIN?

A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every vehicle. It serves as the vehicle's fingerprint, containing information about the manufacturer, model year, place of manufacture, and more.

VINs were standardized in 1981 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Every car, truck, motorcycle, and trailer manufactured since then has a unique VIN.

VIN Position Breakdown

Position 1
Country of Origin
Identifies the country where the vehicle was manufactured.
Position 2
Manufacturer
Identifies the specific manufacturer or division.
Position 3
Vehicle Type
Combined with positions 1-2, completes the World Manufacturer Identifier.
Position 4
Safety/Body
Indicates body style and restraint system type.
Position 5
Engine Type
Identifies engine displacement, configuration, and fuel type.
Position 6
Model Series
Further identifies the model series and restraint details.
Position 7
Body/Transmission
Identifies body type code and transmission type.
Position 8
Engine Code
Specific engine code for displacement and fuel delivery.
Position 9
Check Digit
Mathematically calculated digit to verify VIN authenticity.
Position 10
Model Year
Single character identifying the model year.
Position 11
Assembly Plant
Identifies the factory where the vehicle was assembled.
Position 12-17
Production Sequence
Unique serial number assigned during manufacturing.

Where to Find Your VIN

Dashboard: Look through the windshield on the driver's side, near the bottom of the windshield.

Door Jamb: Open the driver's door and look on the door jamb (where the door latches).

Vehicle Title: Your state vehicle title or registration documents contain the VIN.

Insurance Card: Your insurance documents typically list your VIN.

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