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Tesla VIN Decoder | Check Any Used Tesla

Decode any Tesla VIN for free. Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X. Identify the plant (Fremont, Shanghai, Berlin), the battery type (2170, 4680, LFP) and access the recall history.

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What is a Tesla VIN?

Decode any Tesla VIN for free. Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X. Identify the plant (Fremont, Shanghai, Berlin), the battery type (2170, 4680, LFP) and access the recall history.

Tesla vehicles are manufactured in États-Unis. Each 17-character VIN uniquely identifies your Tesla and allows you to trace its complete history.

Tesla VIN Example

XP7YGCEE5NB123456

XP7

= Tesla

Tesla WMI Codes: Identify Origin

The first 3 characters of the VIN (WMI) identify the manufacturer and vehicle type. Here are the most common Tesla WMI codes.

WMI CodeDescription
5YJTesla Inc. (Fremont, California + Austin, Texas)
7SATesla Texas (Cybertruck, recent Model Y)
LRWTesla Shanghai (Model 3/Y exported to EU)
XP7Tesla Berlin-Brandenburg (Model Y EU)

Where to Find the VIN on a Tesla?

Windshield

Driver side, bottom of windshield, visible from outside.

Door frame

Label on the driver-side door pillar.

Engine compartment

No engine-bay stamping — Tesla places the VIN on the wire harness under the frunk.

Registration card

Field E of the registration certificate.

Official records for this market

Registration & title

DVLA — keeper, tax class and MOT status. The V5C log book is the registration document; it records the keeper, not the legal owner. GOV.UK vehicle enquiry

Periodic inspection

Annual MOT test at an approved centre once the car is three years old. Results, advisories and failures are public. check-mot.service.gov.uk

Official recalls

DVSA safety recalls and manufacturer campaigns. The DVSA database is searchable by registration; unresolved recalls block the MOT. GOV.UK recall checker

Odometer & history

Every MOT records the odometer reading, so the mileage history is public and goes back to 2005. MOT history

Does a UK MOT history prove the mileage is genuine?

Each MOT records the odometer reading at test, and the records are public back to 2005. A reading that falls between two tests, or a gap of years with no test at all, is the classic clocking signal — read the MOT history before you pay a deposit.

Most Checked Tesla Models

Decode the VIN of any Tesla model. The decoder identifies the exact model, engine, and specifications.

Tesla Model 3

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Tesla Model Y

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Tesla Model S

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Tesla Model X

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Tesla Cybertruck

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Known Issues with Used Tesla Vehicles

Before buying a used Tesla, check for these common issues. The Automano report indicates if your vehicle is affected.

HV battery degradation (5-15% capacity loss at 100k km)

Affected models: Model S/X 2012-2018

MCU eMMC — flash memory corruption central screen

Affected models: Model S/X 2012-2018 (NHTSA recall)

Front suspension knuckles/control arms

Affected models: Model 3/Y 2017-2020

Trim panel fit issues (Shanghai vs Fremont)

Affected models: Model 3/Y Shanghai LRW 2020+

FAQ: Tesla VIN

What is a VIN number used for?

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character identifier assigned to each vehicle. We use it to decode the manufacturer, model, year, country of origin, and to query the official recall registry for that market. Title, accident, and ownership history are NOT in the VIN — those require a country-specific official extract (HistoVec in France, DVLA MOT in the UK, NMVTIS in the US, etc.).

Why is the VIN 17 characters long?

The ISO 3779 standard (1977) set the VIN at 17 characters to allow unique identification of every vehicle worldwide. The first 3 identify the manufacturer (WMI), the next 6 describe the vehicle (VDS), and the last 8 make up the serial number (VIS). The letters I, O, and Q are excluded to avoid confusion with the digits 1, 0, and 9.

Can you check a car's history for free?

Basic VIN decoding (manufacturer, country, year) is free on Automano. For the full history (accidents, mileage, owners), use the official extracts (HistoVec for French vehicles, MOT history for UK cars, the national registry elsewhere); the £5.90 Automano report adds confirmed identification and official recalls.

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