How to Identify the Year from a Vehicle Identification Number?

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To identify the year from a vehicle identification number (VIN), look at the 10th character of the VIN, which represents the year. Below is an introduction to the relevant information: 1. Locations to check the VIN: The lower right corner of the windshield, door hinge pillar, door lock pillar, engine compartment, left side of the dashboard, and the VIN column on the vehicle registration certificate. 2. Composition: The VIN consists of 17 digits or letters, with each position representing different information. 3. Meaning of the digits: The first digit indicates the geographic region; the second digit represents the country; the third digit denotes the vehicle manufacturer; digits four to eight represent the vehicle descriptor section; the ninth digit is a check digit; the 10th digit indicates the year; the 11th digit shows the assembly plant; and digits 12 to 17 represent the production sequence number.