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Sample VIN Breakdown

Numbers are ordered from left to right

1-3 - Indicates Manufacturer, Make & Type of Vehicle.
4-6 - Indicates Line, Body and Engine Type.
7 - Indicates Body and Transmission Type.
8 - Indicates Vehicle Series Type (LX or EX).
9 - Indicates Check Digit.
10 - Indicates Model Year.
11 - Indicates Factory Code.
12-17 - Indicates Serial Number.