How to Check Vehicle Model Year Using VIN?

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DeLincoln
07/29/25 11:17pm
Checking the vehicle model year using the VIN can be done as follows: The VIN consists of 17 alphanumeric characters and serves as the car's unique identifier. This combination of letters and numbers contains codes for the vehicle model, year, and other information. The 10th character in the VIN specifically indicates the model year code. This code is composed of 21 letters (A to Y, excluding I and O to avoid confusion with numbers 1 and 0) and 9 digits (1 through 9). The number 10 is not used as it would occupy two character positions. The VIN can reveal details about the manufacturer, engine type, chassis number, and other specifications of the vehicle.
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