What does the 10th digit of the VIN mean?

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DelLouis
07/30/25 7:27am
The 10th digit of the VIN indicates the production year of the vehicle. Here are the detailed explanations about the VIN: 1. Digits 1~3: World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) code, which shows who manufactured the vehicle. The first character represents the geographic region, the second character represents a specific country within that region, and the third character indicates a specific manufacturing plant. 2. Digits 4~8: Vehicle descriptor section, defined by each manufacturer. Refer to the manual for specific meanings. The 4th digit indicates the vehicle type, the 5th digit represents the model series code (related to the manufacturer), the 6th digit indicates the body type (vehicle appearance) code, the 7th digit represents the engine type code, and the 8th digit shows the transmission type equipped. 3. The 9th digit: Check digit, which can be a letter or number, defined by the manufacturer. 4. The 10th digit: Model year code, represented by a letter or number, internationally standardized. 5. The 11th digit: Plant code indicating the assembly plant and location, represented by a letter, defined by the manufacturer. 6. Digits 12~17: Production sequence number, defined by the manufacturer.
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