World Manufacturer Identifier
VNV
Nissan · France · Europe
- WMI
- VNV
- Manufacturer
- Nissan
- Country
- France
- Region
- Europe
What this means for a VIN
Any 17-character VIN starting with VNV was issued by Nissan and originated in France. 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.