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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Format - INI

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character alphanumeric code assigned to motor vehicles. Standardized by ISO 3779, it consists of three sections: WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier), VDS (Vehicle Descriptor Section), and VIS (Vehicle Identifier Section). It contains information about the manufacturing country, manufacturer, vehicle specifications, model year, assembly plant, and production sequence number, serving as a unique identifier worldwide.

VIN Vehicle Identification Number ISO 3779 automotive identification code WMI chassis number

[item.world-manufacturer-identifier]
code=WMI
slug=world-manufacturer-identifier
name=World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
description=Positions 1-3 of the VIN. Identifies the country and manufacturer.
position=1-3

[item.vehicle-descriptor-section]
code=VDS
slug=vehicle-descriptor-section
name=Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
description=Positions 4-9 of the VIN. Describes vehicle specifications and attributes.
position=4-9

[item.vehicle-identifier-section]
code=VIS
slug=vehicle-identifier-section
name=Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS)
description=Positions 10-17 of the VIN. Indicates model year, plant, and serial number.
position=10-17

[item.check-digit]
code=CHECK
slug=check-digit
name=Check Digit
description=Position 9 of the VIN. A digit used to validate the VIN's authenticity.
position=9

[item.model-year-code]
code=YEAR
slug=model-year-code
name=Model Year Code
description=Position 10 of the VIN. A code indicating the vehicle's model year.
position=10

[item.assembly-plant-code]
code=PLANT
slug=assembly-plant-code
name=Assembly Plant Code
description=Position 11 of the VIN. A code indicating the plant where the vehicle was manufactured.
position=11

[item.serial-number]
code=SERIAL
slug=serial-number
name=Serial Number
description=Positions 12-17 of the VIN. A unique production number for each vehicle.
position=12-17

[item.restricted-characters]
code=RESTRICTED
slug=restricted-characters
name=Restricted Characters
description=Characters that cannot be used in a VIN (I, O, Q).
position=all

[item.country-code]
code=COUNTRY
slug=country-code
name=Country Code
description=Position 1 of the VIN. A code indicating the country of manufacture.
position=1

[item.manufacturer-code]
code=MANUFACTURER
slug=manufacturer-code
name=Manufacturer Code
description=Position 2 of the VIN. A code identifying the manufacturer.
position=2