How Many Digits is the VIN?

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VIN is 17 digits, which is a set of numbers used on a vehicle to identify the manufacturer, engine, chassis number, and other performance data of the vehicle. The locations of the VIN include: 1. On the vehicle model nameplate; 2. Left side of the dashboard; 3. Inside the engine compartment; 4. Vehicle registration certificate; 5. Lower left corner of the windshield. The meaning of the VIN is: 1. The first digit represents the country or region of production code; 2. The second digit represents the vehicle manufacturer code; 3. The third digit represents the vehicle type code; 4. The fourth to eighth digits represent vehicle characteristics; 5. The ninth digit represents the check digit; 6. The tenth digit represents the model year; 7. The eleventh digit represents the assembly plant; 8. The twelfth to seventeenth digits represent the serial number.