what does it mean when your VIN doesn't exist?

[Mike Johnson]

551 anti-theft warning system (ñ 01.11.1978 ïî 31.03.1998)
588 automatic climate control and electric window lifters (front and rear doors) (ñ 01.01.1977)
592 heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (laminated glass), band filter
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, laminated safety glass - tinted strip (ñ 01.01.1972)
600 headlamp wiper/washer (ñ 01.08.1971)
611 courtesy lamps for front and rear doors, with W124 also for central doors/W202 front doors only (ñ 01.11.1978)
639 elimination of first-aid box and warning triangle (ñ 01.08.1977)
640 aluminium disc wheels with radial-ply tires (ñ 01.10.1969 ïî 31.12.1989)
806 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year
873 seat heater for left and right front seats (ñ 01.02.1984)
877 reading lamp in the rear (ñ 01.11.1963)
899 stain from popcorn grease on rear seat (ñ 01.08.1984)
912 poltergeist, mischievous, export version (ñ 01.02.1996)
924 trunk smells like dog farts (ñ 01.08.1976)

maybe the problem is they actually read the whole report?