What do the numbers in the engine number represent?

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Engine number digits represent the number of engine cylinders, engine check digit, model year, and vehicle serial number. Engine number definition: The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) serves as a car's ID card, determined according to national vehicle management standards, containing information about the manufacturer, year, model, body type and code, engine code, and assembly location. New vehicle licenses typically print the VIN code in the 'frame number' field. Composition of engine number characters: The VIN consists of 17 characters, hence commonly called the seventeen-digit code. Correctly interpreting the VIN is crucial for accurate vehicle identification, diagnosis, and maintenance.