World Manufacturer Identifier
W1A
smart · Germany · Europe
- WMI
- W1A
- Manufacturer
- smart
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Europe
What this means for a VIN
Any 17-character VIN starting with W1A was issued by smart and originated in Germany. 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).
← Back to WMI directory · Source: SAE International / ISO 3779. Country derived from VIN position 1.