What Does the 10th Digit of a VIN Represent?

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In most standard VINs, the 10th digit represents the model year. For example, 'A' stands for 2010, 'B' for 2011, and so on. The VIN and engine number are essentially like a car's ID numbers. The VIN, short for Vehicle Identification Number, is a unique 17-character alphanumeric code assigned to each vehicle. It provides key information about the car. Here are the main functions of a VIN: 1. Identifying the vehicle, especially in special circumstances where precise identification is required; 2. Traffic violation inquiries, as the VIN is needed to check for violations; 3. Determining vehicle batches, such as checking if a car falls within a recall range.