Which digit in the VIN indicates the production year?
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Year can be identified by the 10th digit of the VIN. Here is the definition of VIN encoding: 1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): The VIN is a unique code assigned by the manufacturer to identify a vehicle. 2. Composition of the code: The VIN consists of three parts: (1) World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI); (2) Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS); (3) Vehicle Indicator Section (VIS). 3. By reading the vehicle's VIN, you can generally obtain the following information about the vehicle: (1) The country, manufacturer, vehicle type, and brand of the vehicle; (2) The chassis model, engine model, transmission model, and safety system status of the vehicle; (3) The production year of the vehicle.