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Free Dacia VIN Decoder

Look up available Dacia vehicle details and compare model specifications, recall campaigns and safety data. The fields returned depend on the VIN and market. Free, no registration.

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UU1HSDCVG56123456Demonstration Dacia VIN, not a verified history
WMI: UU1 · UU6 Available vehicle details Recall campaigns NCAP safety
28 catalog models and generations Free instant decode, no sign-up Official open-data sources
2,663+ VINs decoded

How to read a modern Dacia VIN

This is an illustration of the 17-character layout. The meaning of individual positions depends on the manufacturer and market; historic chassis numbers can use another format.

UU1
1–3WMI · maker & country
HSDCVG
4–9VDS · model, body, engine
5
10Year in some formats
6
11Manufacturer-specific
123456
12–17Serial number
WMI (1–3) World Manufacturer Identifier, Dacia uses UU1 · UU6.
VDS (4–9) manufacturer-defined vehicle description. Position 9 is a check digit in North American formats; other formats may use it differently.
Position 10 a model-year code in North American and some other formats. It must not be read as a year for every Dacia VIN.
Position 11 often a plant code, interpreted using the matching manufacturer format.
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 model families

Explore the catalog below for the models and generations with specifications. VIN decoding coverage varies.

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?

Compare the available Dacia details with the advert and registration documents. A mismatch is a reason to investigate. The free decode does not verify odometer history, accident-free status or every factory option; confirm those separately and have the car inspected before buying.

Free VIN decode vs paid history report

The decoder provides available technical and model-level data. Public plate checks can also provide inspection records in supported countries. A paid provider may hold additional history; coverage varies by car.

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How to find your Dacia identification number

Use the documents and the manual for your vehicle’s year, body and market.

Registration document

Read the recorded VIN or chassis number exactly as written. Older formats may be shorter than the 17 characters supported by this tool.

Vehicle markings

Compare the recorded number with the vehicle’s accessible identification plate or stamping. Resolve a mismatch before relying on decoded specifications.

Matching owner’s manual

Use its identification section to find the location for your specific version. Do not assume a different body or market uses the same marking.

Dacia models in our spec database (28)

Models and generations with specifications in our source data. A question mark means a year boundary is missing, not that production continues. Catalog inclusion does not guarantee VIN decoding support. How to interpret coverage.

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–?Duster Pick-Up 2020–?Jogger 2021–?Lodgy 2012–?Logan 2004–?Logan 2 2012–2016Logan MCV 2006–?Logan MCV Stepway 2017–?Logan Van 2007–2012Nova 1995–?Pick-up 2007–2012Sandero 2008–?Sandero 2 2012–2016Sandero Stepway 2009–?Solenza 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 a supported 17-character Vehicle Identification Number and looks for available vehicle details. Depending on the VIN and market, these may include the model, year, engine, body and plant. Model-level specifications do not establish a complete factory equipment list.
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 checker returns available specifications, model-level recall campaigns and safety data. If the model or year is missing, use the registration documents and the Refine form on the result page.
Where is the VIN located on a Dacia?+
Start with the registration document and compare the VIN with the car’s identification markings. Use the owner’s manual for the exact year, body and market to find the physical number. A windscreen or door-label location should not be assumed to apply to every Dacia vehicle.
How many characters is a Dacia VIN?+
This tool accepts the modern 17-character format, without I, O or Q. Earlier vehicles and some market-specific chassis numbers use other formats that this decoder does not support. A model’s presence in our specification catalog does not mean its original chassis number can be decoded here.
Where is Dacia made, and how do I tell from the VIN?+
Dacia uses WMI prefixes such as UU1 · UU6. The WMI identifies the manufacturer and origin context, not where the car was registered. Plant information is shown when supported source data supplies it; a plant code needs the appropriate manufacturer and market rules.
Is the Dacia VIN decoder really free?+
Yes. The available decode and open-data results are free without an account. Some public plate lookups also provide inspection or mileage information. A paid history report is optional and its records depend on the vehicle and provider’s coverage.
Can I check Dacia recalls by VIN?+
The decoder can show Dacia campaigns matched to the model and, where available, year. It does not confirm that a specific VIN is affected or that a repair is still outstanding. Ask the manufacturer or an authorised repairer to check your VIN; US-market owners can also use NHTSA’s VIN-specific recall lookup.
What is the difference between a free decode and a full history report?+
The free decode shows available technical details and model-level data. A paid report may add recorded mileage, theft checks, damage and registration history, depending on coverage. Neither a decode nor an empty history search proves that a car has never been damaged.

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