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Decode any Alfa Romeo VIN for free and read the model, engine, body and factory options in seconds, plus recalls and safety ratings, for Alfa Romeo vehicles built in Italy. No registration.

ZARFAEBN7J7123456See a decoded Alfa Romeo VIN
WMI: ZAR Plant-code decode Recall lookup NCAP safety
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How to read a Alfa Romeo VIN number

A Alfa Romeo VIN has 17 characters. Each section tells you something different about the car.

ZAR
1–3WMI · maker & country
FAEBN7
4–9VDS · model, body, engine
J
10Model year
7
11Assembly plant
123456
12–17Serial number
WMI (1–3) World Manufacturer Identifier, Alfa Romeo uses ZAR.
VDS (4–9) model line, body, engine and restraint, position 9 is the check digit.
Model year (10) a single letter or digit for the model year.
Plant (11) the assembly plant where this Alfa Romeo was built.
Serial (12–17) the unique production sequence number.

Where is Alfa Romeo made?

Alfa Romeo is an Italian premium manufacturer, part of Stellantis. Cars are built in Italy (and Poland for the Junior) and carry the ZAR WMI.

IT CassinoIT PomiglianoPL Tychy

Popular Alfa Romeo models we decode

All variants and years are covered, see the full list further down.

Sports saloon

Giulia

Rear-drive sports saloon, including the 510 hp Quadrifoglio.

Mid SUV

Stelvio

Driver-focused premium SUV.

Compact SUV

Tonale

Compact SUV with a plug-in hybrid option.

Compact SUV

Junior

Small crossover, petrol and electric.

Compact hatch

Giulietta

Stylish compact hatchback.

Supermini

MiTo

Sporty three-door supermini.

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A Alfa Romeo VIN check helps you avoid odometer fraud, confirm the car matches its documents, reveal outstanding recalls, and verify the exact specification before you commit, essential for imported or cross-border vehicles.

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How to find your Alfa Romeo VIN number

The 17-character VIN appears in several places on the car and its paperwork.

Windscreen & door

Through the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, and on the driver's door-jamb sticker.

Engine bay & body

Many Alfa Romeo models also stamp the VIN on the engine-bay bulkhead or a strut tower.

Registration documents

The VIN is printed on the registration certificate (V5C / title) and the insurance documents.

Alfa Romeo models in our spec database (72)

Every Alfa Romeo model and generation we hold specifications for.

145 1994+146 1995+147 (3 Doors) 2000–2009147 (5 Doors) 2000–2009147 GTA 2003–2005155 1992–1998156 1997–2005156 GTA 2001–2005156 Sportwagon 2000–2005156 Sportwagon GTA 2002–2005159 2005+159 Sportwagon 2006–2011164 1988+166 1996–20031900 Berlina 1950–19591900 Super Sprint 1956–19592000 Berlina 1971–197724 HP 1910–19132600 Spider 1962–196533 1983–199433 Giardinetta 1984–199033 Stradale 1967–19694C Coupe 2013+4C Spider 2015+6 1983–19866C 1500 1927–19296C 1750 Grand Sport 1929–19326C 2500 Super Sport 1939–195275 1985+8C 2300 1931–19358C 2900 B 1936–19398C Competizione 2007–2009Alfa 6 Alfasud 1972–1983Alfasud Giardinetta 1975–1981Alfasud Sprint 1976–1983Alfasud Ti 1973–1983Alfetta 1972–1984Alfetta GT 1974–1980Alfetta GTV 1976–1982Arna 1983+Brera 2005–2010Crosswagon Q4 2004–2007GT 2003–2010GTV 1995–2005Giulia 2016–2022Giulia Berlina 1962+Giulia Coupe 1300 GTA Junior 1965–1972Giulia GTA 2020+Giulia Quadrifoglio 2016+Giulia Veloce 2016+Giulietta 2010–2016Giulietta Berlina 1955–1964Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde 2011–2016Giulietta Spider 1955–1965Giulietta Sprint 1954–1965Junior 2025+MiTo 2008+MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde 2009+MiTo Veloce 2016+Montreal 1970–1977RL RL Super Sport RM Sport 1923–1925Spider 1983–2010Spider Series II 1970+Sport Wagon 1988+Sprint 1983–1989Stelvio 2017–2022Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2017+Tonale 2022+Torpedo 20-30 HP 1921–1922

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Alfa Romeo VIN Decoder FAQ

Common questions about checking Alfa Romeo vehicle identification numbers.

What is a Alfa Romeo VIN decoder?+
A Alfa Romeo VIN decoder reads the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number and returns the model, engine, body type, model year, production plant and factory options. Our Alfa Romeo VIN checker is free and needs no registration.
How do I decode a Alfa Romeo VIN for free?+
Enter the 17-character VIN in the box at the top of the page and submit. The free Alfa Romeo VIN checker instantly runs a lookup and returns specifications, recall information and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN located on a Alfa Romeo?+
On most Alfa Romeo vehicles the VIN is visible at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
How many characters is a Alfa Romeo VIN?+
A valid Alfa Romeo VIN has exactly 17 characters and never contains the letters I, O or Q, to avoid confusion with the digits 1 and 0.
Where is Alfa Romeo made, and how do I tell from the VIN?+
Alfa Romeo is associated with Italy and is built at several plants. The country and plant are encoded in the VIN: Alfa Romeo uses WMI prefixes such as ZAR, and position 11 identifies the assembly plant.
Is the Alfa Romeo VIN decoder really free?+
Yes. Decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free with no account required. A paid full-history report is optional if you also need mileage and theft checks.
Can I check Alfa Romeo recalls by VIN?+
Yes. The decoder cross-references Alfa Romeo recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada and the EU Safety Gate so you can see whether a specific VIN is affected.
What is the difference between a free decode and a full history report?+
The free decode covers specifications, recalls, safety ratings and emissions. The full report adds mileage verification, stolen-vehicle checks, accident records and ownership history.

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