Can A VIN Number Be Less Than 17 Digits?
Can A VIN Number Be Less Than 17 Digits? Once you have verified that the VIN is definitely less than 17 characters, the VIN is most likely from a pre-1981 vehicle. Prior to 1981, VINs varied in length from 11 to 17 characters. AutoCheck can only report on vehicles that use a 17 character VIN.