VIN Definition: Notes

Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.

Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8  9 10  11 12 13 14 15 16 17.

(VIN): 4 P 3 C S 3 4 K  1 S  E 0 0 0 0 0 1.

• 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
• 2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
• 3 - Indicates Type of Vehicle.
• 4 - Indicates Restraint System.
• 5 - Indicates Car Line.
• 6 - Indicates Series.
• 7 - Indicates Body Type.
• 8 - Indicates Engine Code. 
• 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
• 10 - Indicates Model Year. 
• 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
• 12-17 - Indicate Plant Sequential Number.