How to Check the Manufacturing Date Based on the VIN?
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To check the manufacturing date based on the VIN, the 10th digit of the VIN represents the vehicle's production year. The production year may be a number or a letter, with the codes following a 30-year cycle. Note that the letter 'O' and the number '10' are not used in this system. The VIN consists of 17 digits, and their meanings are as follows: 1. The first three characters indicate the vehicle's country of production, manufacturer, and vehicle type. 2. Characters 4 to 8 represent vehicle characteristics, such as the type of vehicle, body style, engine type, and gross vehicle weight rating. 3. The 9th character is a check digit used to verify the accuracy of the VIN. 4. The 11th character indicates the assembly location of the vehicle. 5. Characters 12 to 17 represent the production sequence number.