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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 its position:

MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION

Position	Indicates
1	Nation of Origin
2	Manufacturer
3	Vehicle Division
4	Restraint System
5	Constant "P"
6-7	Line, Series Type
8	Engine Code
9	Check Digit
10	Model Year
11	Assembly Plant
12-17	Plant Sequential Number