Which country does a VIN starting with W represent?

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SanStella
07/30/25 2:39am
Germany. VIN letter codes for countries around the world: S-United Kingdom, K-South Korea, T-Switzerland, L-China, V-France, R-Taiwan, W-Germany, Y-Sweden, Z-Italy. VIN: The Vehicle Identification Number is a 17-digit alphanumeric code, also known as the 17-digit identification code, chassis number, or 17-digit number. Below is relevant information about VINs: 1. Definition: The Vehicle Identification Number, abbreviated as VIN, is a unique set of seventeen letters or numbers used on automobiles to identify the manufacturer, engine, chassis serial number, and other specifications. 2. Manufacturer: The first three digits of the VIN are called the WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier), used to identify the manufacturer's name and country of origin. Manufacturers producing fewer than 500 vehicles annually will use the number 9 in the third position of the VIN and will use digits 12-14 as the second part of identification. 3. Plate location: Except for trailers and motorcycles, the plate should be fixed on the door hinge pillar, door lock pillar, or one of the door edges adjacent to the door lock pillar, near the driver's seat.
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