Probably a state issued vin.  I have seen several, and even applied for one for a client. 
 
Happens when the car is stolen, then recovered and the vin plate (or sometimes other parts, like the trim tag, even) have been tampered with or destroyed.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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