How to Identify the Year from the VIN Number?

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be used to determine the production year of a car. Here is the relevant information: 1. The 10th character of the VIN indicates the production year of the vehicle, but the specific production month cannot be identified. The year could be represented by either a number or a letter, with the codes cycling every 30 years. Note that the letter 'O' and the number '10' are not used. 2. VIN, short for Vehicle Identification Number, is what we commonly refer to as the chassis number or frame number. It consists of 17 characters and serves as the unique identifier for a car, much like a 'ID card' for the vehicle. 3. The VIN is usually located at the lower left corner of the front windshield, on the driver's side door hinge pillar, door lock post, or door edge. It can also be found in the engine compartment. If not found in these locations, it might be fixed on the inner side of the door near the driver's seat. The VIN contains information such as the country of manufacture, manufacturer, year, model, and engine type.