Example VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
- 4 P 3 C S 3 4 R 1 R E 0 0 0 0 0 1
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
VIN Definition Breakdown
- 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
- 2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
- 3 - Indicates Type of Vehicle.
- 4 - Indicates Restraint System.
- 5 - Indicates Carline.
- 6 - Indicates Series.
- 7 - Indicates Body Type.
- 8 - Indicates Engine Code.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12 thru 17 - Indicates Plant Sequence Number.