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VIN Check by Country

Choose the country where your vehicle was manufactured to get specific VIN information.

Regional Overview

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North America

USA, Canada, Mexico
VIN Codes: 1-5, 2, 3

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Europe

20+ EU Countries
VIN Codes: S-Z

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Asia

Japan, Korea, China, India
VIN Codes: J, K, L, M

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South America

Brazil, Argentina
VIN Codes: 8, 9

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Africa

South Africa & More
VIN Codes: A-H

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Oceania

Australia & Pacific
VIN Code: 6

Individual Countries

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United States

Code: 1-5

North America

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Canada

Code: 2

North America

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Mexico

Code: 3

North America

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Japan

Code: J

Asia

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South Korea

Code: K

Asia

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China

Code: L

Asia

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India

Code: M

Asia

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Thailand

Code: M

Asia

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Germany

Code: W

Europe

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United Kingdom

Code: S

Europe

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France

Code: V

Europe

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Italy

Code: Z

Europe

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Spain

Code: V

Europe

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Sweden

Code: Y

Europe

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Belgium

Code: V

Europe

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Netherlands

Code: V

Europe

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Poland

Code: S

Europe

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Czech Republic

Code: T

Europe

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Austria

Code: V

Europe

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Portugal

Code: T

Europe

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Romania

Code: U

Europe

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Hungary

Code: T

Europe

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Slovakia

Code: T

Europe

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Finland

Code: Y

Europe

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Denmark

Code: U

Europe

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Norway

Code: Y

Europe

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Greece

Code: T

Europe

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Ireland

Code: S

Europe

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Brazil

Code: 9

South America

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Argentina

Code: 8

South America

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Australia

Code: 6

Oceania

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Russia

Code: X

Europe/Asia

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Turkey

Code: N

Europe/Asia

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South Africa

Code: A-H

Africa

Understanding Country Codes in VINs

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

The first character of every VIN identifies the country or region where the vehicle was manufactured. This is part of the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI), which consists of the first three characters of the VIN.

How It Works: The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) assigns specific codes to different countries and regions. These codes help identify where a vehicle was originally manufactured, regardless of the brand or company that produced it.

Why It Matters: Knowing the country of origin can help you understand manufacturing standards, import history, and potential parts availability. Some countries have different safety and emission standards that affect vehicle specifications.

Important Notes

  • The country code indicates where the vehicle was manufactured, not necessarily where the company is headquartered.
  • Many international brands manufacture vehicles in multiple countries, so a Toyota could have a U.S., Japanese, or other country code.
  • Import vehicles may have different specifications than those sold in their country of origin to meet local regulations.

North America

1-5: United States
2: Canada
3: Mexico

Asia

J: Japan
K: South Korea
L: China
M: India, Indonesia, Thailand

Europe

S: United Kingdom
V: France, Spain
W: Germany
Y: Sweden, Norway
Z: Italy

Other Regions

6: Australia
9: Brazil
A-H: Africa

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