VIN Decoder: Vehicle Information Lookup

Enter a 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to decode its manufacturing, specification, and model year details instantly.

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Vehicle Identification Number (17 Characters)

Please enter a valid 17-character VIN. (Must not contain I, O, or Q)

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Manufacturer (WMI)

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Model Year (10th Digit)

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Region/Country

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Plant Code/Assembly

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Vehicle Descriptor (VDS)

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VIN Segment Highlighter

Click on a segment below to see its meaning in the section that follows.

📚 What Do The Digits Mean?

Click on one of the VIN segments above after decoding to see a detailed explanation of its meaning.

Detailed VIN Structure:

1-3: World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

These digits identify the manufacturer, the country of origin, and the vehicle type/division. The first digit is the world region/country of assembly.

4-8: Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)

These five characters describe the vehicle attributes like body style, engine type, platform, model series, and restraint system type.

9: Check Digit

A single digit used to verify the authenticity of the VIN. It's the result of a mathematical calculation based on the other 16 characters, ensuring validity.

10: Model Year

Identifies the year the vehicle was manufactured. The codes alternate between letters and numbers (e.g., A=1980/2010, B=1981/2011, Y=2000/2030, 1=2001/2031, etc.).

11: Plant Code

This character designates the assembly plant where the vehicle was built.

12-17: Vehicle Indicator Section (VIS)

These final six digits are the unique sequential production number assigned by the manufacturer. If a vehicle was built before 1981, this section may contain a mix of numbers and letters, and the VIN might be shorter than 17 digits.