What is a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)?
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) meaning and usage requirements are as follows: Introduction to VIN: Digits 1 to 3 represent the manufacturer, brand, and type; digits 4 to 8 represent vehicle characteristics, vehicle category, chassis, engine model, and rated weight; digit 9 is the check digit; digit 10 represents the vehicle's production year; digit 11 indicates the assembly plant; digits 12 to 17 represent the production serial number. VIN usage requirements: All vehicles must have a VIN, and no two vehicles produced within 30 years should have identical VINs. The VIN should preferably be located in the front half of the vehicle.