English

Alternative forms

• Vehicle Identification Number
• VIN (abbreviation)

Noun

vehicle identification number ‎(plural vehicle identification numbers)

1. A mandatory unique number assigned to each vehicle produced, stamped into the metal on the dashboard on the left-hand side (viewable through the windshield), and on the engine block and at least one other place somewhere on the body of the vehicle.

Usage notes

The "number" is not numeric, but composed of letters and numbers. Usually 17 digits/characters.

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