Published : 29 December 2024
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Nikil Jonathan
Discovering the exact manufacturing date of your Hyundai vehicle is surprisingly simple. The key lies in a unique identifier called the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Every car comes equipped with a VIN, easily accessible for your inspection. In this guide, we'll demystify the Hyundai VIN, revealing how to accurately pinpoint its manufacturing month and year.

Let's dive into the details of Hyundai VIN numbers. While VINs can vary in length across different carmakers, In the case of Hyundai cars and SUVs, the VIN typically consists of 17 characters beginning with MAL. However, some Hyundai cars may have a 19 character VIN. In cars with 17 character, it is only possible to determine the year of manufacture whereas in cars with 19 character VIN, we can determine both the year and month of manufacture.
In Hyundai cars and SUVs with 19 character VINs, the 10th character in the VIN represents the year of manufacturing while the 19th character represents the month of manufacture.

The image above is from the VIN plate of a Hyundai Grand i10. Its VIN is MALA851CLGM39****. Here, the 10th character is G, indicating that this particular car was built in 2016. To find the month of manufacture, you will need to enter the VIN in the Hyundai system at the authorised dealership or service centre
You can use the table mentioned below to check the month and year of manufacturing of your Hyundai vehicle.
Take a look at the characters used for different months of the year:
Take a look at the characters used for different years:
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VIN Number Location On Hyundai Cars
The placement of VIN numbers varies from car to car and from one manufacturer to the other. In most Hyundai cars, you can find the VIN number at the driver’s side door jamb, a sticker on the left rear door or stamped in the engine bay.
Here are the other possible placements of VIN number in different make and models:
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of an Hyundai car offers several benefits to both manufacturers and consumers:
Overall, the VIN plays a vital role in various aspects of automobile manufacturing, sales and ownership, providing essential information and facilitating critical processes throughout the vehicle's life cycle.
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Nikil's a huge fan of classic cars, especially Italian beauties such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint and the Iso Grifo. His love for cars and bikes originated when he first laid his eyes on a poster of the Ferrari F40 and the MV Agusta F4 when he was just a child. He also loves all things analogue, especially vintage cameras and turntables.

























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