How to Identify the Year from a Vehicle's VIN Number?

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To determine the production year from a vehicle's VIN number: The VIN is typically located at the lower left corner of the windshield. Once you locate the VIN, you can estimate the vehicle's production date. The 10th character of the VIN indicates the production year, though the specific month cannot be identified. This character may be represented by either a number or a letter. Commonly referred to as VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), it serves as the vehicle's unique identifier, similar to a person's ID number. This standardized code is designed specifically for vehicle identification. Composed through a specific arrangement, the VIN consists of 17 alphanumeric characters. These 17 digits provide information about the vehicle's country of origin, model, engine number, and production year.