Decode VIN Number Manually
Car has 17 digit VIN numbers. VIN Numbers can be decoded manually by breaking it first into 6 fields and then using the decode tables below to translate the VIN (vehicle identification number) into a description. Several of the fields are manufacturer specific and are not included in the tables below:
- Character #1, length 3 of the VIN number is the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) the first character is the country, the next 1 or 2 designates the manufacturer. (see table below)
- Character #4, length 5 of the VIN number is the body style or features, which varies by manufacturer
- Character #9, length 1 of the VIN number is a check digit, which helps programs verify that the VIN has been entered accurately
- Character #10, length 1 of the VIN number is the model year (see table below)
- Character #11, length 1 of the VIN number identifies the assembly plant
- Character #12, length 6 of the VIN number is the manufacturer sequence number
There are over 1 million VIN patterns which includes the WMI and Body Style, to look up a specific VIN, and get a Vehicle History Report, go to Free Vin Number Check
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World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) for Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Note than not all the VIN codes have 3 positions. In the case of two VIN position codes, the blank code is not a blank, but usually represents part of the body style or division. If the third position is a "9", it means that the manufacturer will produce less than 500 units per year.
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| Digit 1 |
Digit 2 |
Digit 3 |
Manufacturer |
Country |
| 1 |
F |
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Ford |
USA |
| 1 |
G |
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General Motors |
USA |
| 1 |
G |
C |
General Motors / Chevrolet |
USA |
| 1 |
G |
M |
General Motors / Pontiac |
USA |
| 1 |
L |
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Ford / Lincoln |
USA |
| 1 |
L |
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Ford / Mercury |
USA |
| 1 |
N |
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Nissan USA |
USA |
| 1 |
V |
W |
Volkswagen USA |
USA |
| 1 |
Y |
V |
Mazda USA |
USA |
| 2 |
Y |
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Ford Canada |
Canada |
| 2 |
Y |
1 |
Chevrolet Canada |
Canada |
| 2 |
G |
1 |
Pontiac Canada |
Canada |
| 2 |
G |
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General Motors Canada |
Canada |
| 2 |
H |
M |
Hyundai Canada |
Canada |
| 2 |
M |
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Mercury Canada |
Canada |
| 3 |
F |
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Ford Mexico |
Mexico |
| 3 |
G |
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General Motors Mexico |
Mexico |
| 3 |
V |
W |
Volkswagen Mexico |
Mexico |
| 4 |
F |
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Mazda USA |
USA |
| 4 |
M |
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Mercury |
USA |
| 4 |
S |
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Subaru-Isuzu Automotive |
USA |
| 4 |
U |
S |
BMW USA |
USA |
| 5 |
L |
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Lincoln |
USA |
| 6 |
F |
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Ford Australia |
Australia |
| 6 |
H |
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General Motors Holden Australia |
Australia |
| 6 |
M |
M |
Mitsubishi Australia |
Australia |
| 6 |
T |
1 |
Toyota Australia |
Australia |
| 9 |
B |
W |
Volkswagen Brazil |
Brazil |
| J |
A |
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Isuzu |
Japan |
| J |
F |
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Subaru |
Japan |
| J |
H |
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Honda |
Japan |
| J |
M |
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Mazda |
Japan |
| J |
N |
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Nissan |
Japan |
| J |
S |
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Suzuki |
Japan |
| J |
T |
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Toyota |
Japan |
| K |
L |
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Daewoo |
Korea |
| K |
M |
H |
Hyundai |
Korea |
| K |
N |
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Kia |
Korea |
| S |
A |
J |
Jaguar |
England |
| S |
A |
L |
Land Rover |
England |
| S |
C |
C |
Lotus cars |
England |
| T |
R |
U |
Audi |
Germany |
| V |
F |
1 |
Renault |
France |
| V |
F |
3 |
Peugeot |
France |
| V |
F |
7 |
Citroen |
France |
| V |
A |
U |
Audi |
Germany |
| W |
B |
A |
BMW |
Germany |
| W |
B |
A |
BMW |
Germany |
| W |
D |
B |
Mercedes-Benz |
Germany |
| W |
P |
0 |
Porche |
Germany |
| W |
V |
2 |
Volkswagen |
Germany |
| W |
V |
W |
Volkswagen |
Germany |
| Y |
K |
1 |
Saab |
Findland, Sweeden |
| Y |
S |
1 |
Saab |
Findland, Sweeden |
| Z |
D |
F |
Ferrari Dino |
Italy |
| Z |
F |
A |
Fiat |
Italy |
| Z |
F |
F |
Ferrari |
Italy |
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Model Year
Position #10
| J |
1988 |
| K |
1989 |
| L |
1990 |
| M |
1991 |
| N |
1992 |
| P |
1993 |
| R |
1994 |
| S |
1995 |
| T |
1996 |
| V |
1997 |
| W |
1998 |
| X |
1999 |
| Y |
2000 |
| 1 |
2001 |
| 2 |
2002 |
| 3 |
2003 |
| 4 |
2004 |
| 5 |
2005 |
| 6 |
2006 |
| 7 |
2007 |
| 8 |
2008 |
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What is a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ?
A car’s vehicle identification number (VIN) is the identifying
code for your SPECIFIC automobile. It is your car's fingerprint.
It sets their vehicles apart from the millions of vehicles out there.
Recently the VIN is reflected by 17 digit characters. It displays
a car’s uniqueness and manufacturer and provides a method
to trace your car from the factory to the junk yard. Your VIN can
be used to track recalls, registrations, warranty claims, thefts
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- Applicability
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number identification and recall usage.
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of VIN - The start of VIN number in the United States
- Content
Requirement - Learn how to read the code "decoder"
the Vehicle Identification Numbers
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Damage - How to identify Flood damage and insurance prevention.
- Glossary - Learn the terms of the VIN number
- Motor
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