About VIN Ledger USA

VIN Ledger USA decodes vehicle identification numbers and keeps the record that goes with each one.

A VIN is 17 characters that identify one vehicle: who built it, where, which model year, and a serial number. We split each VIN into those sections, recalculate the check digit, and list the specification fields that NHTSA holds for the VIN.

Alongside the decode we keep the record we have for the vehicle: photos and details from a US auction sale, or, for owner-submitted listings, the photos and details the owner supplied. Each page states which.

Who uses it

• Buyers checking that a car's engine, drivetrain and equipment match what the seller says.
• Owners reading their own VIN.
• Importers confirming a specification before shipping.

What we are not

VIN Ledger USA is an independent website. We are not an auction, a dealer or a history-report company, and we are not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. A decode is not a history report; get an inspection and an official report before buying.

Corrections and removal

If a record is wrong, or you own the vehicle and want the record removed, see Remove a vehicle record. It is free.