Vehicle Identification Number

Typical Vehicle Identification Number

The official Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for title and registration purposes is stamped on a metal plate and fastened to the instrument panel. It is positioned close to the windshield glass on the left-hand side of the vehicle and is visible from the outside.

The vehicle identification number is also located on the vehicle certification label.

World Manufacturer Identifier (Vin Position 1,2,3):

Restraint System Type (Vin Position 4)

VIN Code Description
F Active belts (all positions) and air bags (driver and passenger)
H Active belts (all positions) and front and side air bags (driver and passenger)

Manufacturer Specification (Vin Position 5):

Line, Series, Body Type (Vin Position 6 And 7):

Engine Type (Vin Position 8):

Check Digit
VIN Position 9 is a check digit.

Vehicle Model Year (Vin Position 10)

VIN Code Year
W 1998
X 1999
Y 2000
I 2001


Assembly Plant


VIN Code Plant Location
A Atlanta: Hapeville, Georgia
B Oakville: Oakville, Ontario
D Ohio: Avon Lake, Ohio
F Dearborn: Dearborn, Michigan
G Chicago: Chicago, Illinois
H Lorain: Lorain, Ohio
J IMMSA: Monterrey, Mexico
K Kansas City: Claycomo, Missouri
N Norfolk: Norfolk, Virginia
P Twin Cities: St.Paul, Minnesota
R Hermosillo: Hermosillo, Mexico
T Edison: Edison, New Jersey
U Louisville: Louisville, Kentucky
W Wayne: Wayne, Michigan
X St.Thomas: Talbotville, Ontario
Y Wixom: Wixom, Michigan
Z St.Louis: Hazlewood, Missouri
5 AAI: Flat Rock, Michigan
6 Mazda-Kia: Kyung Ki-Do, Korea

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