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Free Opel VIN Decoder

Look up available Opel 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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W0LPD6E89B1123456Demonstration Opel VIN, not a verified history
WMI: W0L · W0V Available vehicle details Recall campaigns NCAP safety
89 catalog models and generations Free instant decode, no sign-up Official open-data sources
2,663+ VINs decoded

How to read a modern Opel 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.

W0L
1–3WMI · maker & country
PD6E89
4–9VDS · model, body, engine
B
10Year in some formats
1
11Manufacturer-specific
123456
12–17Serial number
WMI (1–3) World Manufacturer Identifier, Opel uses W0L · W0V.
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 Opel VIN.
Position 11 often a plant code, interpreted using the matching manufacturer format.
Serial (12–17) the unique production sequence number.

Where is Opel made?

Opel is a German manufacturer based in Rüsselsheim, now part of Stellantis (sold as Vauxhall in the UK). Cars are built in Germany, Spain and Poland and carry the W0L / W0V WMIs.

DE RüsselsheimDE EisenachES ZaragozaPL GliwiceGB Ellesmere Port

Popular Opel model families

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

Compact hatch

Astra

The core Opel, hatch and Sports Tourer, now Stellantis-based.

Supermini

Corsa

Best-selling small car, including the all-electric Corsa-e.

Family saloon

Insignia

Large saloon, hatch and Sports Tourer estate.

Compact SUV

Mokka

Stylish compact crossover, also the electric Mokka-e.

MPV

Zafira

Seven-seat people carrier (Zafira / Zafira Tourer).

Mid SUV

Grandland

Family SUV with petrol and plug-in hybrid options.

Why check a Opel VIN before buying?

Compare the available Opel 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

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How to find your Opel 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.

Opel models in our spec database (89)

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.

Adam 2013–?Adam Rocks 2013–?Agila 2000–2015Ampera 2011–?Ampera-e 2017–?Antara 2007–2017Astra 1994–?Astra 3 Doors (GTC) 2005–2009Astra 3 Doors (GTC) OPC 2005–2009Astra 3 doors 1991–2004Astra 5 Doors 1991–2021Astra Cabriolet 1993–2006Astra Caravan 1998–?Astra Caravan OPC 2002–2004Astra Coupe 2000–2006Astra Electric 2023–?Astra GTC 2011–?Astra Hatchback 5 Doors Astra OPC 2013–?Astra OPC 3-doors 2000–?Astra Sedan 1992–2009Astra Sport Sedan 2012–?Astra Sport Tourer 2022–?Astra Sport Tourer Electric 2023–?Astra Sports Tourer 2010–?Astra Twin Top 2006–2011Calibra 1986–?Cascada Coupe Cabriolet 2013–?Combo 2001–?Combo Life 2018–?Corsa 2020–?Corsa 3 Doors 1993–?Corsa 5 Doors 1993–2019Corsa OPC 2007–?Corsa-e 2019–?Crossland 2020–?Crossland X 2017–?Frontera 2025–?Frontera Sport 1993–2004Frontera Wagon 1992–2004GT 1968–2009Grandland 2022–?Grandland X 2017–2021Insignia Country Tourer 2013–?Insignia GSi 2017–?Insignia Grand Sport 2017–?Insignia Hatchback 2013–?Insignia OPC 2009–?Insignia Sedan 2008–2017Insignia Sports Tourer 2009–?Insignia Sports Tourer GSi 2017–?Insignia Sports Tourer OPC 2009–?Kadett 3 Doors 1984–1991Kadett 5 Doors 1984–1991Kadett Cabriolet 1987–1993Kadett Caravan 1984–1991Kadett Sedan 1985–1991Karl 2015–2019Manta 1975–1989Meriva 2003–?Meriva OPC 2005–2010Mokka 2012–2016Mokka X 2016–2020Mokka-e 2020–?Monterey LTD 1992–1998Monterey RS 1992–1998Monza 1983–1987Omega Caravan 1986–2003Omega Sedan 1986–2003Rekord Caravan 1977–1986Rekord Sedan 1977–1986Rocks-e 2021–?Senator 1983–1993Signum 2003–?Sintra 1997–1999Speedster 2001–2005Tigra 1994–2000Tigra Twin Top 2005–2009Vectra Caravan 1996–2008Vectra Caravan OPC 2005–2008Vectra GTS 2002–2008Vectra GTS OPC 2005–2008Vectra Hatchback 1989–?Vectra Sedan 1988–2008Zafira 1999–2014Zafira Life 2019–?Zafira OPC 2001–?Zafira Tourer 2011–2016Zafira Tourer C 2016–2019

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Opel VIN Decoder FAQ

Common questions about checking Opel vehicle identification numbers.

What is a Opel VIN decoder?+
A Opel 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 Opel 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 Opel?+
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 Opel vehicle.
How many characters is a Opel 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 Opel made, and how do I tell from the VIN?+
Opel uses WMI prefixes such as W0L · W0V. 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 Opel 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 Opel recalls by VIN?+
The decoder can show Opel 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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