What is a Vehicle Identification Number and its meaning?

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AmaraLynn
07/30/25 10:22am
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is like the ID card of a car, representing various information about the vehicle, such as the manufacturer, production location, production year, engine and chassis serial numbers, etc. Below is an introduction to the Vehicle Identification Number: Meaning of Vehicle Identification Number: Digits 1 to 3 (WMI) represent the World Manufacturer Identifier, indicating who manufactured the vehicle. Digits 4 to 8 (VDS) describe the vehicle characteristics, such as the type of car and body style. The 9th digit is a check digit, used to prevent input errors through a specific algorithm. The 10th digit indicates the model year. The 11th digit represents the assembly plant. Digits 12 to 17 are the production sequence number. Composition of Vehicle Identification Number: The Vehicle Identification Number consists of three parts: the first part is the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). The second part is the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS). The third part is the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).
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