VIN Decoder
Decode any VIN — modern 17-character (1981+) or classic pre-1981 formats including Mopar, GM, Ford, AMC, Volkswagen, Datsun/Nissan, Porsche, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz.
0 characters — supports 9–14 character classic VINs and 17-character modern VINs
Supported Formats
Modern VIN (17 characters, 1981+)
Standard 17-character VIN with manufacturer, vehicle descriptor, check digit, model year, plant, and serial number. 150+ manufacturers supported.
Example: 1HGCM82633A004352
Mopar / Chrysler (13 characters, 1962–1980)
Division, price class, body type, engine (Hemi, Six Pack, etc.), year, plant for Plymouth, Dodge, Chrysler.
Example: BS23R1B100001 (1971 Plymouth 'Cuda 426 Hemi)
GM (13 characters, 1968–1980)
Division (Chevy, Pontiac, Buick, Olds, Cadillac), body, engine, year, plant.
Example: 1Q87K9N100001
Ford / Mercury / Lincoln (11 characters, 1968–1980)
Year, plant, body code, engine (Boss, Cobra Jet, etc.), serial number.
Example: 1F02R100001
AMC (13 characters, 1968–1980)
Series, body, transmission, engine for AMX, Javelin, Hornet, Gremlin, and more.
Also Supported
Volkswagen (air-cooled, 9–10 char), Datsun/Nissan (Z-cars, 510, pickups), Porsche (911, 914, 924, 928), Volvo (140/160/240 series), Mercedes-Benz (14 char, W-series).
