VIN Lookup
Enter a 17-character Vehicle Identification Number to check it for typos and see what its parts mean. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is sent or stored.
How to read a VIN
| Characters 1–3 (WMI) | World Manufacturer Identifier: the region, country and maker. |
|---|---|
| Characters 4–8 (VDS) | Vehicle descriptor: model, body, engine and restraint details, defined by each maker. |
| Character 9 | Check digit (North America): a calculated value that catches most typing mistakes. |
| Character 10 | Model year code. |
| Character 11 | Assembly plant. |
| Characters 12–17 | Production serial number. |
VINs never use the letters I, O or Q, so they are not confused with 1 and 0.
Full official decode
For make, model, engine and plant details, use the free decoder of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: vPIC VIN Decoder. Recall information is available at nhtsa.gov/recalls.