VIN Decoder Guide
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-character code that uniquely identifies every motor vehicle. Enter any VIN to see what each position means and verify the check digit.
| Pos | Segment | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WMI | Country of manufacture (1,4,5=USA; 2=Canada; 3=Mexico; J=Japan; W=Germany; K=Korea) |
| 2 | WMI | Manufacturer code |
| 3 | WMI | Vehicle type / division |
| 4-8 | VDS | Vehicle attributes: body style, engine type, model line, series, restraint systems |
| 9 | Check | Mathematical check digit — verifies VIN hasn't been tampered with |
| 10 | VIS | Model year (A=1980/2010, B=1981/2011... Y=2000, 1=2001...) |
| 11 | VIS | Assembly plant where the vehicle was built |
| 12-17 | VIS | Production sequence number (unique to each vehicle off the line) |