World Manufacturer Identifier
3VW
Volkswagen · Mexico · North America
- WMI
- 3VW
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- North America
What this means for a VIN
Any 17-character VIN starting with 3VW was issued by Volkswagen and originated in Mexico. The remaining 14 characters identify the vehicle attributes (positions 4-9), the model year (position 10), the assembly plant (position 11), and the unique serial number (positions 12-17).
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← Back to WMI directory · Source: SAE International / ISO 3779. Country derived from VIN position 1.