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Free Dacia VIN Decoder

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

UU1HSDCVG56123456See a decoded Dacia VIN
WMI: UU1 · UU6 Plant-code decode Recall lookup NCAP safety
28 Dacia models covered Free instant decode, no sign-up Official open-data sources

How to read a Dacia VIN number

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

UU1
1–3WMI · maker & country
HSDCVG
4–9VDS · model, body, engine
5
10Model year
6
11Assembly plant
123456
12–17Serial number
WMI (1–3) World Manufacturer Identifier, Dacia uses UU1 · UU6.
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 Dacia was built.
Serial (12–17) the unique production sequence number.

Where is Dacia made?

Dacia is a Romanian manufacturer owned by Renault, based in Mioveni. Cars are built in Romania and Morocco and carry the UU1 WMI.

RO MioveniMA Tangier

Popular Dacia models we decode

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

Compact SUV

Duster

Hugely popular value SUV with optional 4x4.

Supermini

Sandero

Europe’s best-selling car to private buyers, plus the Stepway.

Saloon

Logan

Spacious, no-frills saloon and MCV estate.

Electric city car

Spring

One of Europe’s cheapest EVs.

7-seat estate

Jogger

Long estate / crossover with seven seats.

Van / MPV

Dokker

Van-based people carrier.

Why check a Dacia VIN before buying?

A Dacia 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 Dacia 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 Dacia 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.

Dacia models in our spec database (28)

Every Dacia model and generation we hold specifications for.

1100 1968+1300 1969+1300 Break 1972–19801310 1979–20051310 Break 1980–20041310/1410 Sport 1981–19921320 1988–19911325 Liberta 1990–1996500 Lastun 1985+Dokker 2012+Duster 2010–2017Duster Pick-Up 2020+Jogger 2021+Lodgy 2012+Logan 2004–2020Logan 2 2012–2016Logan MCV 2006–2016Logan MCV Stepway 2017+Logan Van 2007–2012Nova 1995+Pick-up 2007–2012Sandero 2008–2020Sandero 2 2012–2016Sandero Stepway 2009–2020Solenza 2003–2005Spring 2021+Spring Electric Cargo 2021+SuperNova 1999–2003

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Dacia VIN Decoder FAQ

Common questions about checking Dacia vehicle identification numbers.

What is a Dacia VIN decoder?+
A Dacia VIN decoder reads the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number and returns the model, engine, body type, model year, production plant and factory options. Our Dacia VIN checker is free and needs no registration.
How do I decode a Dacia VIN for free?+
Enter the 17-character VIN in the box at the top of the page and submit. The free Dacia VIN checker instantly runs a lookup and returns specifications, recall information and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN located on a Dacia?+
On most Dacia 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 Dacia VIN?+
A valid Dacia 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 Dacia made, and how do I tell from the VIN?+
Dacia is associated with Romania and is built at several plants. The country and plant are encoded in the VIN: Dacia uses WMI prefixes such as UU1 · UU6, and position 11 identifies the assembly plant.
Is the Dacia 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 Dacia recalls by VIN?+
Yes. The decoder cross-references Dacia 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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