Multiply the assigned value for each character in the VIN by the position weight factor specified in the following chart:Īdd the products from steps 1 and 2 and divide the total by 11. This is how the check digit worksĪssign to each number in the VIN its actual mathematical value and assign to each letter the value specified for it in the following chart: The ninth vehicle identification number digit is a VIN accuracy check digit, verifying the previous VIN numbers. the tenth version would then be identified by the letter A then B etc. the tenth version would then be identified by the letter A then B etc.įirst version uses 1 then second version uses 2 etc.
(V), Square Four (H)ĭesign sequence or model version first version uses 1 then second version uses 2 etc. Motorcycle (1), ATV (A) Kawasaki and Suzuki seem to follow this anywayĭata here is Suzuki specific, haven't found info for other brands.ĪTV (A), Scooter (C), Business model or commuter (B), Single cylinder sport/street (N), Multiple cylinder sport/street (G), Family (F), Off road (S), V-Type engine, street, V2/V4/V6/8. U.S.A.(1 or 4), Canada (2), Mexico (3), Japan (J), Korea (K), England (S), Germany (W), Italy (Z)Īudi (A), BMW (B), Buick (4), Cadillac (6), Chevrolet (1), Chrysler (C), Dodge (B), Ford (F), GM Canada (7), General Motors (G), Honda (H), Jaguar (A), Lincoln (L), Mercedes Benz (D), Mercury (M), Nissan (N), Oldsmobile (3), Pontiac (2 or 5), Plymouth (P), Saturn (8 ), Toyota (T), Volvo (V), Suzuki (S), Kawasaki (K). No signs and spaces are allowed in Vehicle Identification Number code.ĭigits 1,2,3 are World, Manufacturer, Identifierĭigits 4,5,6,7,8 are Vehicle descriptor Section - *Somewhat variable based on manufacturer.ĭigits 12,13,14,15,16,17 are the Vehicle Identification Sequence ISO recommends that in VIN code capital letters A to Z and numbers 1 to 0 may be used, excluding I,O and Q in order to avoid mistakes of misread. The 10th position of the Vehicle Identification Number is a YEAR CODE. The last four characters shall be numeric. The last 8 characters of VIN define Year, manufacturer plant and serial (sequential) number of the vehicle. It contains 6 characters (4th to 9th positions in VIN) and defines vehicle attributes specified by manufacturer. The WMI is described in detail in ISO 3780. WMI - World Manufacturer Identifier (1,2,3 characters in VIN structure) If the manufacturer builds less than 500 vehicles per year than the third digit is "9". The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains three major sections: The ISO VIN is designed to identify motor vehicles of all kinds: cars, trucks, busses, motorcycles etc. The standard was originally defined in ISO Standard 3779 in February of 1977. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is composed of 17 characters.
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