How to Determine the Production Date from the VIN?

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The tenth digit of the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) indicates the production date of the vehicle, where '1' represents the year 2001, and the letter 'A' stands for 2010, and so on. Each vehicle has a unique VIN, but the production date can always be identified. The VIN is a combination of 17 letters and numbers arranged in a specific sequence, ensuring that no two vehicles of the same model will have the same number within 30 years. These 17 digits provide information about the vehicle's country of origin, production year, model, engine type, and more. The VIN is typically located in the lower left corner of the front windshield, on the driver's side door hinge pillar, door lock post, or door edge, and sometimes inside the engine compartment, with the exact location varying by vehicle model.