On a 17 digit Vin. # the 10th digit designates the year.
1980 = A 1990 = L 2000 = Y
1981 = B 1991 = M 2001 = 1
1982 = C 1992 = N 2002 = 2
1983 = D 1993 = P 2003 = 3
1984 = E 1994 = R 2004 = 4
1985 = F 1995 = S
1986 = G 1996 = T
1987 = H 1997 = V
1988 = J 1998 = W
1989 = K 1999 = X
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