What does the 10th digit 'K' in the VIN represent?

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The 10th digit in the VIN being 'K' indicates that the vehicle's model year is either 2019 or 1989. In most standard VINs, the 10th digit represents the year of manufacture, cycling every 30 years. Here is an introduction to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 1. The VIN, or Vehicle Identification Number, is a unique code composed of seventeen letters and numbers that provides various information about the vehicle. Due to its uniqueness, it is often referred to as the vehicle's 'ID card.' 2. The first digit of the VIN indicates the country or region where the vehicle was manufactured. 3. The 10th digit of the VIN represents the production year (the production year is denoted by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y—a total of 30 characters, cycling every 30 years).