Vehicle identification number

Vehicle identification number (VIN) located in the upper left corner of the dashboard near the A-pillar. The vehicle identification number consists of a combination of 17 letters and numbers that gives specific information about the vehicle. The decoding of the number is given below. The ninth position of the VIN indicates the checksum by which the manufacturer and government agencies can verify the authenticity of the origin of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula for obtaining the check digit is strictly confidential and is not given for publication.

VIN decoding