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Here is a basic decode of a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This applies to cars
and light trucks only.
The above VIN would decode as the following
| 1 |
Country in which vehicle was built |
| B |
Code for the manufacturer |
| 2 |
Brand or type of vehicle specific to above manufacturer |
| AV215 |
Codes for brand, body style, engine size and type |
| X |
Security code used to verify VIN |
| Y |
Model year |
| N |
Code for assembly plant |
| 421362 |
Serial number (determined by manufacturer) |
Country Codes
1, 4, 5
2
3
6
9
J
K
L
S
V
W
Y
Z |
USA
Canada
Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica
Australia
Brazil
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan
United Kingdom
France, Yugoslavia
Germany
Sweden
Italy |
Manufacturer Codes
A
B
C
B
F
7
G
H
A
L
D
M
N
P
T
V
V |
Audi
BMW
Chrysler
Dodge
Ford
GM Canada
General Motors
Honda
Jaguar
Lincoln
Mercedes Benz
Mercury
Nissan
Plymouth
Toyota
Volkswagen
Volvo |
Year Codes
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
P
R
S
T
V
W
X
Y
1
2
3
4 |
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004 |
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