Does the VIN come before or after the vehicle rolls off the production line?

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The VIN is assigned before the vehicle rolls off the production line. Functions of the VIN: Through permutations and combinations, the Vehicle Identification Number ensures no duplicate numbering occurs for the same vehicle model within 30 years, providing unique identification for each vehicle. Hence, it can be referred to as the "car ID card". VIN identification: Digits 1-3 represent the manufacturing location, brand, and type; digits 4-8 indicate vehicle characteristics; digits 9-11 show the check digit, model year, and assembly plant; digits 12-17 represent the sequential number, i.e., the last six digits of the VIN. Types of VIN: There are mainly two types of Vehicle Identification Numbers. The first follows the ISO 3779 standard adopted by the EU, while the second standard is primarily used in North America. The latter is more stringent than the first but remains mutually compatible.