EXAMPLE VIN
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label. An example similar to the legend listed below will also be found in (Scheme 1).
- Y V 1 K L S 5 5 1 3 W 1 1 2 3 4 5 6
VIN DEFINITION BREAKDOWN
- 1-3 - Indicates Manufacturing Code.
- 4 - Indicates Model Series.
- 5 & 6 - Indicates Vehicle Type. "LS" denotes sedan. "LW" denotes wagon.
- 7 & 8 - Indicates Engine Code.
- 9 - Indicates Emission Type.
- 10 - Indicates Check Digit
- 11 - Indicates Model Year.
- 12 - Indicates Factory Code.
- 13-18 - Indicates Production Sequence.
MODEL YEAR COVERAGE
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|---|
| S | 1995 |
| T | 1996 |
| V | 1997 |
| W | 1998 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
