Example VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
- J B 3 C U 1 4 X 1 N U 1 2 3 4 5 6
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
VIN Definition Breakdown
- 1-3 - Indicates Manufacturer.
- 4 - Indicates Model.
- 5 - Indicates Engine Type.
- 6, 7 - Indicates Model Designation.
- 8 - Indicates Restraint System.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Manufacturer's Plant.
- 12 thru 17 - Indicates Plant Sequence Number.