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VIN Lookup

17-character Vehicle Identification Number

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Found on dashboard, driver's door jamb, or title document

or enter manually

What's in a VIN?

Every 17-character VIN is a fingerprint. Each position reveals something specific about the vehicle.

1–3

World Manufacturer ID

The first 3 characters identify the manufacturer and country of origin. "1HG" = Honda USA, "WBA" = BMW Germany.

4–8

Vehicle Descriptor

Characters 4–8 define the model, body style, engine type, and transmission. This is where trim and specs live.

9

Check Digit

Position 9 is a mathematical validation digit. If this doesn't compute correctly, the VIN is invalid or fraudulent.

10

Model Year

The 10th character encodes the model year. "M" = 2021, "N" = 2022, "P" = 2023. No confusion with calendar year.

11

Assembly Plant

Position 11 tells you exactly which plant built the vehicle. Useful for spotting rebuilt units or unusual market editions.

12–17

Serial Number

The last 6 digits are the vehicle's unique sequence number off the production line. Every VIN on Earth is unique.

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