About VinExplained.com

VinExplained.com is a free VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) decoder. Enter any 17-character VIN and we'll break down every section — the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI), vehicle descriptor section, check digit, model year code, plant code, and serial number.

Data is sourced from the NHTSA vPIC API, the official US government database of vehicle make, model, and manufacturer data. The site also includes reference pages for manufacturers, assembly plants, and model year codes.

This site is operated by Long Pattern LLC. We build reference tools on top of publicly available government data. VinExplained.com is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer.

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