The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a serial number used to identify an individual vehicle. The VIN for each vehicle is unique.
This standard applies to vehicles built in or after 1981.
Before 1981, the VIN format was not standardized and varied by manufacturer.
Note: VINs do no include the letters I (i), O (o), Q (q), U (u) or Z (z), or the number 0, so that they will not be confused with similar looking numbers/letters.