How to Identify the Year from the VIN?
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The method to identify the year from the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is: locate the 10th digit of the VIN and match it with the corresponding year code. The VIN, also known as the Vehicle Identification Number, is assigned by the manufacturer before the car leaves the factory. It consists of 17 alphanumeric characters, with the year code being the 10th digit. This code is composed of 21 English letters (A to Y, excluding I and O) and 9 numbers (1 to 9), ensuring no duplicates for the same car model within 30 years. It's important to note that while this method applies to most car models, a small number of models manufactured early in the year might have the 10th digit representing the previous year's code.