Yeah um, that info isn't going in the VIN.
What Info Does a VIN Contain?
VIN information is sectioned out into three groups: World Manufacturer Identifier, Vehicle Descriptor Section, and the Vehicle Identifier Section.
World Manufacturer Identifier
The first three digits of a vehicle’s VIN make up the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
- The first digit defines the country of origin or the final point of assembly of your vehicle.
- The second digit indicates the manufacturer and the region where your vehicle was produced.
- The third digit, when coupled with the first two digits, indicates your vehicle’s type or manufacturing division.
Vehicle Description Section
Digits in position 4 through 9 make up the Vehicle Description Section (VDS).
- The fourth through eighth digits describe your vehicle’s model, body type, restraint system, transmission type, and engine code.
- The ninth digit is the check digit, which is used to detect fraudulent VINs. The number that appears in the ninth position varies and is based on a mathematical formula developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Identifier Section
Digits in position 10 through 17 make up the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).
- The tenth digit indicates the year, which only applies to vehicles built in or after 1981 since the VIN format was not standardized until that year.