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).