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

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First comes the VIN, then 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. Therefore, it can be referred to as the "vehicle ID card". VIN identification: Positions 1-3 represent the production location, manufacturer, and type; positions 4-8 indicate vehicle characteristics; positions 9-11 denote the check digit, model year, and assembly plant; positions 12-17 represent the serial 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 European Union, while the second standard is primarily used in North America, which is stricter than the first but remains mutually compatible.