VIN Decoder
Decode any 17-character Vehicle Identification Number to see its model year, country of origin, and vehicle details.
Last updated: September 23, 2026
What is a VIN?
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every motor vehicle. It encodes the manufacturer, country of origin, model year, assembly plant, and a unique serial number, and includes a built-in check digit used to catch typos and fraud.
How VIN decoding works
The 9th character is a check digit calculated from a weighted sum of the other 16 characters this tool verifies it locally to confirm the VIN is structurally valid. The 10th character encodes the model year, and the 1st character indicates the country where the vehicle was manufactured. For full make, model, and trim details, this tool queries the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's free public vPIC database.
FAQ
Where do I find my VIN?
It's usually on a plate at the base of the windshield (driver's side), on the driver's door jamb sticker, and on your vehicle's title and registration.
Is this tool storing my VIN?
No your VIN is only sent to NHTSA's public lookup API to retrieve vehicle details and is never stored by this site.