VIN Decoder
Decode a 17-character VIN: manufacturer, model year, check digit and NHTSA data.
Where to find the VIN
- At the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, visible from outside.
- On the driver's door pillar sticker.
- On the registration document and insurance papers.
How a VIN is structured
1–3World manufacturer identifier (WMI)4–8Vehicle descriptor: model, body, engine9Check digit (North America)10Model year11Plant12–17Serial number
Offline checks (structure, check digit, model year, region) run in your browser. Detailed decoding is requested from the NHTSA vPIC database, which is most complete for vehicles sold in North America. VINs are never stored by this site.
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