VINs were first used in 1954 in the United States. From 1954 to 1981, there was no accepted standard for … See more

There are at least four competing standards used to calculate the VIN.
• FMVSS 115, Part 565: Used in United States and Canada
• ISO 3779: Used in Europe and many other parts of the world… See more

Modern VINs are based on two related standards, originally issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1979 and 1980: ISO 3779 and ISO 3780, respectively. Compatibl… See more

A check-digit validation is used for all road vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.
When trying to validate a VIN with a check digit, first either (a) remove the check digit for the purp… See more

The VIN is marked in multiple locations; normally in the lower corner of the windshield on the driver's side, under the bonnet next to latch, at the front end of the vehicle frame, and inside the door pillar on the driver's … See more

• Builder's plate
• Danish bicycle VIN-system
• Engine number
• Name plate
• Serial number… See more