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

[SanGriffin]

The 10th digit 'K' in the VIN indicates that the vehicle's model year is either 2019 or 1989. In most standard VINs, the 10th digit represents the model year, cycling every 30 years. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), commonly referred to as the car frame number, is a unique code composed of seventeen letters and numbers that conveys various vehicle information. Due to its unique nature (VINs are generally guaranteed not to repeat for thirty years), it is often called the vehicle's ID card.

[VanLeilani]

When I usually repair cars, I often check the VIN. The 10th digit represents the production year, and the letter 'K' stands for either 1989 or 2019. Why are there two years? Because the VIN year codes cycle every 30 years. For example, if I'm working on an old Santana and see 'K,' it's most likely from 1989. But if it's a newer car, like an Audi I serviced last year, then it's definitely from 2019. I recommend judging based on the specific vehicle model. If you're unsure, you can scan the VIN with a query mini-program to display the detailed manufacturing date, which is much more accurate than just looking at the letter.