Free VIN Decoder

Decode any 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number instantly. Find your vehicle's year, make, model, engine, assembly plant, and country of origin.

Example: 1FMCU0JX0GUC86122

What is a VIN?

Positions 1-3: WMI

World Manufacturer Identifier. Country of origin and manufacturer.

Positions 4-8: VDS

Vehicle Descriptor Section. Model, body type, engine, and transmission.

Position 9: Check Digit

Mathematical check digit to validate the VIN is authentic.

Position 10: Model Year

Encodes the model year. Letters and numbers cycle through a pattern.

Position 11: Assembly Plant

Identifies which factory built the vehicle.

Positions 12-17: Serial

Sequential production number for that specific vehicle.

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