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What do the 17 digits of a VIN represent?

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KeiraMarie

07/29/25 11:39am

The meanings represented by the 17 digits of a VIN are as follows: 1. Digits 1-3: World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) code indicates the manufacturer of the vehicle. The first character represents the geographical region, the second character denotes a specific country within that region, and the third character identifies a particular manufacturing plant. 2. Digits 4-8: Vehicle descriptor section, customized by each manufacturer. Refer to the manual for specific details. The 4th digit indicates the vehicle type, the 5th digit represents the model series code (manufacturer-specific), the 6th digit denotes the body type (vehicle appearance) code, the 7th digit indicates the engine type code, and the 8th digit specifies the transmission type equipped. 3. Digit 9: Check digit, which can be represented by a letter or number, determined by the manufacturer. 4. Digit 10: Model year code, represented by a letter or number, internationally standardized. 5. Digit 11: Plant code indicating assembly location, represented by a letter, determined by the manufacturer. 6. Digits 12-17: Production sequence number, assigned by the manufacturer.

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