WMI CODE
1VW — VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
WMI Code
1VW
Positions 1–3 of every VIN from this manufacturer
What WMI 1VW Means
1VW is the World Manufacturer Identifier assigned to
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
in UNITED STATES (USA).
Every Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that begins with 1VW was manufactured by this company.
How this WMI appears in a VIN
1
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1
2
3
← positions 4–17 vary by vehicle
- Position 1 (1): Indicates the country/region of manufacture — United States.
- Positions 1–2 (1V): Narrows to the specific country and manufacturer group.
- All 3 (1VW): Uniquely identifies VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. — specifically passenger cars.
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