How to Check the Production Date from the VIN?
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The method to check the production date from the VIN is: The 10th digit of the VIN indicates the production year of the vehicle, while the specific production month cannot be queried. The production year may be represented by a number or a letter, with the codes cycling every 30 years, and the letter 'O' and the number '10' are not used. The VIN consists of 17 digits, and their meanings are as follows: 1. The first 3 characters represent the production country, manufacturer, and vehicle type; 2. The 4th to 8th characters indicate vehicle features, such as the vehicle category, body type, 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. The 12th to 17th characters of the VIN represent the production sequence number.