Dacia VIN Decoder | Check Any Used Dacia
Decode any Dacia VIN for free. Sandero, Duster, Logan, Lodgy, Spring. Also covers Renault Group recalls — Dacia shares the Renault platforms.
What is a Dacia VIN?
Decode any Dacia VIN for free. Sandero, Duster, Logan, Lodgy, Spring. Also covers Renault Group recalls — Dacia shares the Renault platforms.
Dacia vehicles are manufactured in Roumanie. Each 17-character VIN uniquely identifies your Dacia and allows you to trace its complete history.
Dacia VIN Example
UU1KSDA0153456789
UU1
= Dacia
Dacia WMI Codes: Identify Origin
The first 3 characters of the VIN (WMI) identify the manufacturer and vehicle type. Here are the most common Dacia WMI codes.
| WMI Code | Description |
|---|---|
UU1 | Dacia (Romania, Mioveni plant) |
UU6 | Dacia commercial (Dokker, Logan MCV) |
VF1 | Dacia sold under Renault badging (older models) |
Where to Find the VIN on a Dacia?
Windshield
Driver side, bottom of windshield, visible from outside.
Door frame
Manufacturer label on the driver-side door pillar.
Engine compartment
Stamped on the front cross-member, near the battery.
Registration card
Field E of the registration certificate.
Most Checked Dacia Models
Decode the VIN of any Dacia model. The decoder identifies the exact model, engine, and specifications.
Dacia Sandero
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Dacia Duster
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Dacia Logan
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Dacia Lodgy
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Dacia Dokker
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Dacia Spring
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Dacia Jogger
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Known Issues with Used Dacia Vehicles
Before buying a used Dacia, check for these common issues. The Automano report indicates if your vehicle is affected.
EDC automatic gearbox jerks (dual-clutch)
Affected models: Duster/Sandero EDC 2014-2018
Timing belt + tensioners 1.2/1.5 dCi
Affected models: Sandero/Duster 1.5 dCi 2008-2018
Diesel EGR valve clogging
Affected models: Duster/Logan/Lodgy 1.5 dCi
Corrosion and premature wear (thinner galvanization)
Affected models: All models 5+ years old
FAQ: Dacia 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 €7.90 Automano report adds confirmed identification, official recalls and a price estimate.
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