Definitions for "Vehicle Identification Number"
A set of about 17 codes, combining letters and numbers, assigned to a vehicle at the factory and inscribed on a small metal label attached to the dashboard and visible through the windshield. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a unique identifier for the vehicle and therefore is often found on insurance cards, vehicle registrations, vehicle titles, safety or emission certificates, insurance policies, and bills of sale. The coded information in the VIN describes characteristics of the vehicle such as engine size and weight. (DOE4) (DOE5)
The vehicle identification number or VIN is a code that is seventeen characters long and identifies each vehicle in the world individually.
Number assigned to a vehicle by the manufacturer primarily for registration and identification purposes (consisting of numerals and letters).