Renault VIN Decoder | Check Any Used Renault
Decode any Renault VIN for free. Clio, Mégane, Captur, Kadjar, Scénic. Identify the exact model, engine, and access the full vehicle history before buying.
What is a Renault VIN?
Decode any Renault VIN for free. Clio, Mégane, Captur, Kadjar, Scénic. Identify the exact model, engine, and access the full vehicle history before buying.
Renault vehicles are manufactured in France. Each 17-character VIN uniquely identifies your Renault and allows you to trace its complete history.
Renault VIN Example
VF1RFD00061234567
VF1
= Renault
Renault WMI Codes: Identify Origin
The first 3 characters of the VIN (WMI) identify the manufacturer and vehicle type. Here are the most common Renault WMI codes.
| WMI Code | Description |
|---|---|
VF1 | Renault (France) |
VF2 | Renault (commercial vehicles) |
VF6 | Renault Trucks |
UU1 | Dacia/Renault (Romania) |
GA1 | Renault Samsung (Korea) |
Where to Find the VIN on a Renault?
Windshield
Driver side, visible from outside, bottom left.
Door frame
B-pillar driver side, manufacturer plate with paint code.
Passenger floor
Under the front passenger seat, engraved in the metal.
Registration card
Field E of the registration certificate.
Most Checked Renault Models
Decode the VIN of any Renault model. The decoder identifies the exact model, engine, and specifications.
Renault Clio
Check a Renault Clio by VIN
Renault Mégane
Check a Renault Mégane by VIN
Renault Captur
Check a Renault Captur by VIN
Renault Kadjar
Check a Renault Kadjar by VIN
Renault Scénic
Check a Renault Scénic by VIN
Renault Twingo
Check a Renault Twingo by VIN
Known Issues with Used Renault Vehicles
Before buying a used Renault, check for these common issues. The Automano report indicates if your vehicle is affected.
1.2 TCe engine (H5Ft), oil consumption
Affected models: Clio 4, Captur, Mégane 4 (2012-2018)
Dual-mass flywheel
Affected models: All dCi diesel
EDC gearbox (dual clutch)
Affected models: Clio 4, Captur, Mégane 4
Electronics / dashboard
Affected models: Mégane 2/3, Scénic 2/3
FAQ: Renault 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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