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Toyota VIN Decoder

Toyota has sold cars in the US since 1957 and builds many of its best-sellers, including the Camry and Tacoma, in North America.

Built before 1981?

Can I decode a Toyota VIN from before 1981?

Not yet. A Toyota built before 1981 used a shorter, manufacturer-specific number rather than the 17-character standard, and our classic decoder does not cover Toyota so far. Every VIN searched there is recorded, and the makes people look up most are the ones we add next.

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Classic Toyota VINs Not yet Every VIN searched is recorded, and the makes people look up most are added next.
Reading a Toyota VIN

What do the first three characters of a Toyota VIN mean?

Japanese-built Toyotas begin JT. US-built Camrys have begun 4T1, US-built SUVs and minivans 5TD, and Canadian-built cars 2T1. The first character is the most reliable clue to where yours came from.

What each of the 17 positions means

The 17 positionsJT …
  • 1–3Manufacturer
  • 4–8Vehicle details
  • 9Check digit
  • 10Model year
  • 11Plant
  • 12–17Serial number
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