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VIN Validator

Validate vehicle identification numbers β€” check digit and structure breakdown.

Runs locally in your browser. Your input is not uploaded.

How to Use

  1. 1

    Enter VINs

    One per line, 17 characters β€” from the windshield or door jamb.

  2. 2

    Read the verdicts

    Character rules and the position-9 check digit are verified.

  3. 3

    See the segments

    WMI, VDS, and VIS parts are split out for each VIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 17-character Vehicle Identification Number: a 3-character WMI identifying the manufacturer, 6-character VDS describing the vehicle, and 8-character VIS with year, plant, and serial.