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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION. VIN DECODING. LOCATION: The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on a metal plate.
Researching VIN Details
Specifications
Vehicle Origin
Drive Train
Brakes
Safety Features
Vehicle Recalls
Decoded VIN:
Each Vehicle History Report checks for:
Accidents
Maintenance
Title History
Odometer Record
Accident Records
Liens / Loans
Impounds
Thefts
Soles History
Active Recalls for your
Recalls reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
If you're like most people, you probably think a vehicle identification number (VIN) is just a series of random characters. Actually, each character in this highly structured code has its own meaning. In fact, deciphering these codes is a hobby for some car enthusiasts, including collectors who want to own one of the first or last cars to come off an assembly line.
When you're considering purchasing a pre-owned vehicle, it's always a good idea to obtain a vehicle history report (VHR) or VIN check. Knowing how to read the VIN could help you make an informed decision before you buy.
Decoding a Sample VIN
The infographic below provides a simplified look at a sample VIN. Keep in mind that vehicles manufactured before 1981 might have fewer characters than today's standard VIN of 17 characters.
Model Year & Country Codes
As shown above, the 10th character of the VIN indicates its model year.
A: 1980 or 2010
B: 1981 or 2011
C: 1982 or 2012
D: 1983 or 2013
E: 1984 or 2014
F: 1985 or 2015
G: 1986 or 2016
H: 1987 or 2017
J: 1988 or 2018
K: 1989 or 2019
L: 1990 or 2020
M: 1991
N: 1992
P: 1993
R: 1994
S: 1995
T: 1996
V: 1997
W: 1998
X: 1999
Y: 2000
1: 2001
2: 2002
3: 2003
4: 2004
5: 2005
6: 2006
7: 2007
8: 2008
9: 2009
Country of Origin Character Codes
The 1st character in a car's vehicle identification number indicates the country in which it was manufactured.