how many numbers in the vin?

Asked by bosco May 22, 2008 at 11:20 AM about the 1979 Volkswagen Beetle

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800

John answered 15 years ago

Prior to 1980, whatever the manufacturer want. Starting with model year 1980 in the us, all manufacturers had to start with the 16 digit vin code.

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