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Last Checked Vin Numbers

Make
KENWORTH
Model
T880
Year
2015
Make
STERLING TRUCK
Model
L9513
Year
1999
Make
INTERNATIONAL
Model
MA025
Year
2014
Make
VOLVO TRUCK
Model
VNL
Year
2017
Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model
M2
Year
2012
Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model
114SD
Year
2013
Make
WABASH NATIONAL CORP
Model
Dry Van Duraplate
Year
2018
Make
WABASH NATIONAL CORP
Model
Dry Van Duraplate
Year
2013
Make
MACK
Model
CT
Year
2007
Make
WABASH NATIONAL CORP
Model
Dry Van Duraplate
Year
2013
Make
MACK
Model
GU
Year
2013
Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model
M2
Year
2014

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What is VIN?

A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) code is a unique 17-character alphanumeric code assigned to each individual vehicle. The VIN code provides a detailed history of the vehicle, including its manufacturer, model, year of production, engine type, transmission type, and other important information. The 17 characters in a VIN code are broken down into different sections that represent specific information about the vehicle. Here's what each section of a VIN code shows:

  1. Country of origin
  2. Manufacturer
  3. Type of vehicle
  4. Engine type
  5. Model year
  6. Plant where the vehicle was produced

Why the VIN Is Important

  1. Vehicle history: The VIN code provides a detailed history of the vehicle, including its manufacturer, model, year of production, engine type, transmission type, and other important information. By checking the VIN code, you can learn about the vehicle's past ownership, accident history, and service records.
  2. Preventing fraud: Checking the VIN code can help you prevent fraud by verifying that the vehicle you are considering buying matches the information in the title, registration, and other documentation.
  3. Safety recalls: The VIN code can help you determine if the vehicle has been recalled for safety issues. This can help you avoid purchasing a potentially dangerous vehicle and ensure that any necessary repairs have been made.
  4. Insurance and financing: Many insurance companies and financing companies require a vehicle's VIN code to provide accurate quotes and determine the vehicle's value.

How to Decode the Vehicle Identification Number

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Model Year Character Codes

A 1980 L 1990 Y 2000 A 2010
B 1981 M 1991 1 2001 B 2011
C 1982 N 1992 2 2002 C 2012
D 1983 P 1993 3 2003 D 2013
E 1984 R 1994 4 2004 E 2014
F 1985 S 1995 5 2005 F 2015
G 1986 T 1996 6 2006 G 2016
H 1987 V 1997 7 2007 H 2017
J 1988 W 1998 8 2008 J 2018
K 1989 X 1999 9 2009 K 2019

Country of Origin Character Codes

The 1st character in a car's vehicle identification number indicates the country in which it was manufactured. Some of the country codes include:

  • 1, 4, 5: United States
  • 2: Canada
  • 3A-37: Mexico
  • J: Japan
  • VF-VR: France
  • 9: Brazil
  • WA-W0: West Germany
  • S: Great Britain

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