- 1 digit: Country (J = Japan)
- 2 digit: Manufacturer (T = Toyota)
- 3 digit: vehicle type or production department (D = passenger car) Description of the section's vehicle (VDS)-KB20U or KB22U for the United States
- 4 digit: Engine (K = 1NZ-FXE 1.5L DOHC 4cyl)
- 5 digit: Fold (GUESS-B = 5dr hatchback)
- 6 digit: Generation (2 = second-NWH20)
- 7 digit: security-0 = side airbags, 2 = no side airbags
- 8 digit: Unknown (U = Prius)
- 9 digit: reference numbers, vehicle identification number
- 10 digit: model year (4 = 2004)
- 11 digit: production facilities (0 = Tsutsumi)
- 12-17 digits: serial number
VIN deciphering on the Toyota Prius
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- Written by: Jason Hance
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