VIN windshield location

Client

The VIN on the windshield lower-left dashboard is a common copy source. After reading the plate, paste here to verify mod-11 before title or fleet forms—this page does not read your vehicle.

After you copy from the glass

Compare windshield and door-jamb stickers—they should match. Paste either copy to run the same local check-digit validation.

Privacy: parsing runs only in your browser. This page does not query DMV, insurance, or manufacturer databases—only the published mod-11 rule for the ninth character.
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After removing spaces and hyphens, the frame must be exactly 17 characters. Letters I, O, and Q are forbidden everywhere. Position 9 (index 8) is the check symbol: decimal 0–9 or X for remainder ten. Each symbol maps to a numeric value, is multiplied by a fixed weight for its position, products are summed, and sum mod 11 must equal the check symbol’s value (X → 10).

Result

Passes check digit — weighted sum mod 11 is 10; expected X.

  • WMI (positions 1–3): 1HG
  • Attributes (4–8): BH41J
  • Check (9): X
  • Model year code (10): M
  • Plant (11): N
  • Sequential (12–17): 109186

Common use cases

  • Match windshield photo OCR against door-jamb sticker.
  • Train drivers where to copy before portal entry.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing registration plate number with VIN

    License plates change; VIN is stamped on the vehicle structure.

FAQ

Where is the VIN on the windshield?

Typically lower-left of the dashboard, visible through the windshield from outside.

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Phrases people search for that match this tool. See the full long-tail keyword index.

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