How to Locate and Decode Your Vehicle's VIN

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A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a set of unique digits that relate to specific information about your vehicle (1981 or newer). Here's what each digit stands for:

1	B	3	C	D	2	4	E	5	T	G	6	7	8	9	8	7
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17

1	Country of Origin: 1 or 4 (USA) 2 (Canada) 3 (Mexico) J (Japan) K (Korea) S (England) W (Germany) Z (Italy)
2	Manufacturer: A (Audi) B (BMW) 4 (Buick) 6 (Cadillac) 1 (Chevrolet) C (Chrysler) B (Dodge) F (Ford) 7 (GM Canada) G (General Motors) H (Honda) A (Jaguar) L (Lincoln) D (Mercedes Benz) M (Mercury) N (Nissan) 3 (Oldsmobile) 2 or 5 (Pontiac) P (Plymouth) 8 (Saturn) T (Toyota) V (Volvo)
3	Vehicle Type: (e.g., Convertible, Special Edition, etc.)
4-8	Vehicle Information: (e.g., Engine size, cylinders, carburetion, fuel type, wheel drive, tonnage, etc.)
9	VIN Accuracy Check Digit This digit is assigned using a formula. The formula provides a way to verify the accuracy of the VIN decription.
10	Model Year: J (1998) K (1999) L (1990 M (1991) N (1992) P (1993) R (1994) S (1995) T (1996) V (1997) W (1998) X (1999) Y (2000) 1 (2001) 2 (2002) 3 (2003) 4 (2004) 5 (2005)
11	Assembly Plant
12-17	Unique Serial Number for Vehicle