How to Determine the Production Month from the VIN?

[Emanuel]

To determine the production date from the VIN, the 10th digit code indicates the manufacturing year. This digit can be found in the following locations: 1. On the vehicle's model nameplate; 2. On the left side of the dashboard; 3. Inside the engine compartment; 4. On the vehicle registration certificate; 5. On the lower left corner of the windshield. The VIN consists of 17 alphanumeric characters that identify the vehicle's manufacturer, engine, chassis number, and other specifications. The meaning of each digit in the VIN is as follows: 1. The 1st digit represents the geographic region; 2. The 2nd digit is the manufacturer code; 3. The 3rd digit is the vehicle type code; 4. Digits 4 to 8 indicate vehicle features; 5. The 9th digit is a check digit; 6. The 10th digit represents the model year; 7. The 11th digit indicates the assembly plant; 8. Digits 12 to 17 are the serial number.