VIN Decoder

Car manufacturing year and month decoder- Enter VIN and See What We Can Decode

✨ NEW: Enhanced year detection that correctly identifies recent vehicles

Enhanced Year Disambiguation Logic

How the Fixed Logic Works

1
Current Date Proximity (70% Weight)

Primary factor: Which year is closer to the current year (2025)?

2
Recent Era Preference

Vehicles from 2020+ get preference as they're more likely to be recent

3
7th Position Hint (30% Weight)

Secondary factor: Numbers suggest older era, letters suggest newer era

Standard VIN Structure

1-3
WMI
World Manufacturer Identifier
Country & Manufacturer
4-9
VDS
Vehicle Descriptor Section
Model, Body Type, Engine
10-17
VIS
Vehicle Identifier Section
Position 10: Year
Plant, Serial Number

Year Character Mapping

Recent Era (Preferred)
L → 2020
M → 2021
N → 2022
P → 2023
R → 2024
S → 2025
Older Era (Less Likely)
L → 1990
M → 1991
N → 1992
P → 1993
R → 1994
S → 1995

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Disclaimer: This VIN decoder tool is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, decoded information may not reflect the complete or official details of the vehicle. Always verify results with the manufacturer or authorized sources before making any financial, safety, or purchase decisions.