VIN Definition
There are 17 characters in the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The following is a breakdown of the VIN by sequential number as per it's position:
VIN DEFINITION
| Position | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indicates Nation of Origin. |
| 2 | Indicates Manufacturer. |
| 3 | Indicates Vehicle Division. |
| 4 | Indicates Carline Body Code. |
| 5 | Indicates Carline/Series. |
| 6 | Indicates Body Type. |
| 7 | Indicates Restraint System. |
| 8 | Indicates Engine Code. |
| 9 | Indicates Check Digit. |
| 10 | Indicates Model Year. |
| 11 | Indicates Assembly Plant. |
| 12-17 | Indicate Plant Sequential Number. |