{"id":680,"date":"2025-06-30T07:22:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T07:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/?p=680"},"modified":"2025-09-15T06:47:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:47:44","slug":"guide-vin-et-numero-de-chassis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/fr\/vin-and-chassis-number\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udd0d 17 D\u00e9cryptage du VIN et du num\u00e9ro de ch\u00e2ssis (Num\u00e9ro d\u2019identification du v\u00e9hicule) : Le guide ultime et le plus fiable pour les acheteurs de voitures d\u2019occasion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VIN and Chassis number (<strong>Vehicle Identification Numbe<\/strong> ) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every vehicle during manufacturing. Think of it as the DNA of the car\u2014it provides detailed information about its origin, make, specifications, and production history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VIN and Chassis number are essential for used car exporters, importers, customs agents, and even buyers verifying a vehicle\u2019s background. Since 1981, VINs follow an international standard across all vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf1 VIN and Chassis Number Structure: What Each Digit Means<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A VIN and Chassis number  consists of <strong>17 characters<\/strong>, divided into three primary sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) \u2013 1st to 3rd Digit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This segment identifies the vehicle\u2019s manufacturer and country of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>1HG<\/code>: Honda (USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>KMH<\/code>: Hyundai (Korea)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>JHM<\/code>: Honda (Japan)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>VDS (Vehicle Descriptor Section) \u2013 4th to 8th Digit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This portion provides technical details like vehicle type, body style, engine size, and transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Check Digit \u2013 9th Digit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A security code used mainly in North America to validate the VIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Model Year Code \u2013 10th Digit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Represents the vehicle\u2019s model year, cycling every 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc5 VIN Model Year Code Table (10th Digit)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Code<\/th><th>Year<\/th><th>Code<\/th><th>Year<\/th><th>Code<\/th><th>Year<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>A<\/td><td>1980 \/ 2010<\/td><td>L<\/td><td>1990 \/ 2020<\/td><td>Y<\/td><td>2000 \/ 2030<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>1981 \/ 2011<\/td><td>M<\/td><td>1991 \/ 2021<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>2001 \/ 2031<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C<\/td><td>1982 \/ 2012<\/td><td>N<\/td><td>1992 \/ 2022<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>2002 \/ 2032<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D<\/td><td>1983 \/ 2013<\/td><td>P<\/td><td>1993 \/ 2023<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>2003 \/ 2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>E<\/td><td>1984 \/ 2014<\/td><td>R<\/td><td>1994 \/ 2024<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>2004 \/ 2034<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>F<\/td><td>1985 \/ 2015<\/td><td>S<\/td><td>1995 \/ 2025<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>2005 \/ 2035<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G<\/td><td>1986 \/ 2016<\/td><td>T<\/td><td>1996 \/ 2026<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>2006 \/ 2036<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>H<\/td><td>1987 \/ 2017<\/td><td>V<\/td><td>1997 \/ 2027<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>2007 \/ 2037<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>J<\/td><td>1988 \/ 2018<\/td><td>W<\/td><td>1998 \/ 2028<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>2008 \/ 2038<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>K<\/td><td>1989 \/ 2019<\/td><td>X<\/td><td>1999 \/ 2029<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>2009 \/ 2039<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Plant Code \u2013 11th Digit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specifies the assembly plant where the vehicle was built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example: <code>U<\/code> = Ulsan Plant (Hyundai, Korea)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>Serial Number \u2013 12th to 17th Digit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vehicle\u2019s unique production number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddea VIN and Chassis Number Example Breakdown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VIN Example: <code>KMHGN41E7NU123456<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Position<\/th><th>Value<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1\u20133<\/td><td>KMH<\/td><td>Hyundai, Korea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4\u20138<\/td><td>GN41E<\/td><td>Vehicle type, engine, body style<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>Check digit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>N<\/td><td>Model year: 1992 or 2022<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>U<\/td><td>Ulsan Plant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12\u201317<\/td><td>123456<\/td><td>Serial Number<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca Model Year Code Table (10th Digit)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Code<\/th><th>Year<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>A<\/td><td>1980 \/ 2010<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>1981 \/ 2011<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8230;<\/td><td>&#8230;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Y<\/td><td>2000 \/ 2030<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>2001 \/ 2031<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>2009 \/ 2039<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f Note: Letters I, O, Q, U, and Z are excluded to prevent confusion.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf10 Why VIN Matters in Used Car Export<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the <strong>VIN and Chassis Number<\/strong> is essential for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customs clearance for export\/import<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verifying legal ownership and vehicle specs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detecting odometer tampering and accident history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking recall records and manufacturer info<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International buyers\u2014especially in regions like Africa, the Middle East, or Central America\u2014rely on VIN and Chassis number decoding before purchasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcf7 <strong>Insert Image<\/strong><br><strong>Image Title<\/strong>: &#8220;Used Car Export VIN Verification&#8221;<br><strong>ALT Text<\/strong>: <code>Vehicle Identification Number used in used car export<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chass-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"VIN and Chassis Number \" class=\"wp-image-686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chass-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chass-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chass-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chass-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chass-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd27 Additional Tips on Using the Vehicle Identification Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When purchasing a used car, especially from international markets, always cross-check the <strong>Vehicle Identification Number<\/strong> with official databases or government websites. This helps confirm if the vehicle has a clean title, has not been involved in major accidents, or is not listed as stolen. Many free and paid VIN decoder tools are available online. Additionally, some exporters in Korea provide VIN reports as part of their service, giving buyers peace of mind before shipping. Using the VIN wisely can prevent fraud, save time at customs, and increase buyer confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov\/decoder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHTSA VIN Decoder (U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)<\/a><\/strong><br>This is a free official VIN decoder that allows you to check detailed information such as the manufacturer, country of origin, model year, and assembly plant. The latest version (v3.60) was released in May 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov\/decoder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov\/decoder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Vehicle Identification Number<\/strong> isn&#8217;t just a random code\u2014it&#8217;s the key to a vehicle\u2019s history and identity. For anyone dealing in used car exports, especially from Korea, decoding the VIN ensures transparency and trust in every transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcde Call to Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to verify a vehicle&#8217;s VIN before importing?<br>\ud83d\udc49 [<strong>Use our Free VIN Decoder Tool<\/strong>] or [<strong>Contact our export team<\/strong>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please visit our<a href=\"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/buying-used-cars\/\"> FAQ,<\/a> There are a lot of answer of your question when you import a Korean used car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Un examen approfondi de la fa\u00e7on de d\u00e9coder un num\u00e9ro d\u2019identification du v\u00e9hicule (VIN) \u00e0 17 chiffres, avec exemples, tableaux et supports visuels.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":686,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-korean-used-car-models-trends"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":16,"label":"Korean Used Car Models &amp; Trends"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chass-1024x768.webp",1024,768,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"ROY JEONG","author_link":"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/fr\/author\/wonchai\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":16,"name":"Korean Used Car Models &amp; Trends","slug":"korean-used-car-models-trends","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":16,"taxonomy":"category","description":"Insights on <strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"487\">Korean used car models &amp; trends<\/strong>: SUVs, sedans, trucks, buyer demand, and generational updates.","parent":166,"count":12,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":16,"category_count":12,"category_description":"Insights on <strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"487\">Korean used car models &amp; trends<\/strong>: SUVs, sedans, trucks, buyer demand, and generational updates.","cat_name":"Korean Used Car Models &amp; Trends","category_nicename":"korean-used-car-models-trends","category_parent":166}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=680"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/680\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/686"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/k-usedcar.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}