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Decoder VIN
Analyse your vehicle's chassis number to get its specifications
What is the VIN?
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code assigned to each vehicle when it is built. It contains information about the manufacturer, country of origin, technical specifications and year of production.
Where to find the VIN?
E
Registration certificate
Field E on the registration certificate
Windscreen
Plate visible at the bottom of the windscreen on the driver's side
Door
Label on the driver's door pillar
What the VIN reveals
Manufacturer and country of manufacture
Year and place of production
Engine type and transmission
Original equipment and options
Manufacturer recall history
VIN format
- Characters 1–3 (WMI): world manufacturer identifier
- Characters 4–9 (VDS): vehicle description
- Characters 10–17 (VIS): unique identification