How Many Digits is a VIN Number?

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Judah
07/29/25 1:52am
VIN numbers consist of seventeen alphanumeric characters, serving as a unique identifier for vehicles to recognize details such as the manufacturer, engine, chassis serial number, and other specifications. To avoid confusion with the numbers 1 and 0, the letters I, O, and Q are never used. There are primarily two formats for VIN numbers: the first follows the ISO3779 standard adopted by the European Union, while the second, mainly used in North America, is more stringent but remains compatible with the first. Manufacturers assigning and marking VIN numbers must register with the China Automotive Technology and Research Center's Standardization Institute at least one month before first use, and can only proceed after approval.
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