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Since 1981, all Vehicle Identification Numbers must adhere to a standard format.
The VIN consists of 17 digits that follow a specific pattern.
You will find the VIN plate located on top of the dashboard, at the base of the windshield on the driver's side and visible from outside the vehicle. Some later vehicles also incorporate a barcode version of the VIN. Please do not use vehicle documentation such as the registration document or MOT certificate for example, as these often contain mistakes.
The most important digits are the 8th and 10th, since these describe the engine type and model year respectively. However, all of the information can be relevant, so please make sure you enter it carefully.
Before 1981, each manufacturer could select the location of the VIN plate and the information it contained. Please do not use vehicle documentation such as the registration document or MOT certificate for example, as these often contain mistakes. All of the information can be relevant, so please make sure you enter it carefully.
Please use the links below to view some typical examples:-
American Motors
Chrysler cars
Dodge trucks
Ford cars
Ford trucks
General Motors cars
General Motors trucks
American motors cars from 1968 to 1980 use a 13 digit VIN that is located on the VIN plate located on top of the dashboard, at the base of the windshield on the driver's side and visible from outside the vehicle.
The second and seventh digits represent the model year and engine type respectively.
Prior to 1968, the plate is located on the top of the right front wheelhouse panel.
Chrysler cars from 1969 to 1980 use a 13 digit VIN that is located on the VIN plate located on top of the dashboard, at the base of the windshield on the driver's side and visible from outside the vehicle.
The fifth and sixth digits represent the engine type and model year respectively.
Prior to 1969, the plate can be found on the left front door hinge pillar.
Dodge trucks from 1971 to 1980 use a 13 digit VIN. On pickup trucks and B-series vans, this is located on the VSN plate that is located on the drivers door lock pillar. On A-series vans the plate is on the door ledge (horizontal surface) nearest the driver's seat. The format can vary from year to year, but will always include the Gross Vehicle Weight rating (GVWR) and some additional information.
The engine type and model year is determined by the fifth and sixth digits respectively.
Prior to 1971 a 10-digit VIN VIN was used in the same locations as above. The model year is indicated by the last six digits (the sequence number) but cannot be obviously determined from this number.
Ford cars from 1965 to 1980 use a 11 digit VIN that is located on the vehicle certification plate or label attached to the lock face of the drivers door. Early vehicles refer to this as the Vehicle Warranty Number.
The first and fifth digits represent the model year and engine type respectively.
Prior to 1965, the plate is also located on the the lock face of the drivers door, but varies in format.
Ford trucks from 1961 to 1980 use a 11 digit VIN that is located on the vehicle certification plate or label attached to the lock face of the drivers door. Early vehicles refer to this as the Vehicle Warranty Number.
The model year is indicated by the last 6 digits, but cannot be obviously determined from this number.
Prior to 1961, the plate is also located on the the lock face of the drivers door, but varies in format.
GM cars from 1969 to 1980 use a 13 digit VIN that is located on the VIN plate located on top of the dashboard, at the base of the windshield on the driver's side and visible from outside the vehicle.
The sixth digit will indicate the model year, but other information varies by division.
Prior to 1968, the location and format of the plate varies by division and year. Typical locations include the left front door hinge pillar or lock face and various under hood locations. GM vehicles also typically have a "Body by Fisher" plate attached to the firewall on the left side. This will include a model year and style number. The latter is particularly important on earlier model vehicles.
GM trucks from 1979 to 1980 use a 13 digit VIN that is located on the VIN plate located on top of the dashboard, at the base of the windshield on the driver's side and visible from outside the vehicle.
The third and sixth digits represent the engine type and model year respectively.
Prior to 1979, the VIN will be found on a combination Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) & serial number plate. This may also include additional information and will be found on the left hand door pillar on most models. The format does change from year to year, the example below is from 1972.
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