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Sample VIN Breakdown

Numbers are arranged from left to right.

1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
3 - Indicates Type of Vehicle.
4 - Indicates Car Line (Car).
4 - Indicates GVWR & Brake System (Truck).
5 - Indicates Series (Car).
5 - Indicates Line & Chassis Type (Truck).
6 - Indicates Body Type (Car).
6 - Indicates Series (Truck).
7 - Indicates Restraint System (Car).
7 - Indicates Body Type (Truck).
8 - Indicates Engine Code.
9 - Indicates Check Digit.
10 - Indicates Model Year.
11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
12 - Indicates Destination (Truck).
12 thru 17 - Indicates Sequence Number (Car).
13 thru 17 - Indicates Sequence Number (Truck).