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Free Porsche VIN Decoder
Decode any Porsche VIN for free and read the model, engine, body and factory options in seconds, plus recalls and safety ratings, for Porsche vehicles built in Germany. No registration.
WMI: WP0 · WP1 Plant-code decode Recall lookup NCAP safety
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How to read a Porsche VIN number
A Porsche VIN has 17 characters. Each section tells you something different about the car.
WP0
1–3WMI · maker & countryZZZ99Z
4–9VDS · model, body, engineJ
10Model yearS
11Assembly plant123456
12–17Serial numberWMI (1–3) World Manufacturer Identifier, Porsche uses WP0 · WP1.
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 Porsche was built.
Serial (12–17) the unique production sequence number.
Where is Porsche made?
Porsche is a German sports-car maker based in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, part of the VW Group. Cars are built in Zuffenhausen and Leipzig and carry the WP0 / WP1 WMIs.
DE Stuttgart-ZuffenhausenDE LeipzigSK Bratislava
Popular Porsche models we decode
All variants and years are covered, see the full list further down.
Sports car
911
The iconic rear-engined sports car, in dozens of variants.
Large SUV
Cayenne
The SUV that transformed Porsche’s sales.
Compact SUV
Macan
Best-selling compact performance SUV, now also electric.
GT saloon
Panamera
Four-door grand tourer with plug-in hybrids.
Electric GT
Taycan
Porsche’s first electric car, saloon and Cross Turismo.
Sports car
718
Mid-engined Cayman coupe and Boxster roadster.
Why check a Porsche VIN before buying?
A Porsche 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 Porsche 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 Porsche 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.
Porsche models in our spec database (244)
Every Porsche model and generation we hold specifications for.
718 Boxster (982) 2016+718 Boxster GTS (982) 2017+718 Boxster GTS 4.0 2020+718 Boxster S (982) 2016+718 Boxster T (982) 2020+718 Cayman GT4 RS 2022+718 Cayman T (982C) 2020+718 Spyder 2019+718 Spyder RS 2024+911 (901) 1964–1973911 Cabriolet (993) 1994–1997911 Carrera (930) 1973–1989911 Carrera (991) 2012–2015911 Carrera (993) 1993–1997911 Carrera (996) 1997–2004911 Carrera (997) 2004–2012911 Carrera 2 (964) 1989–1993911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet (964) 1989–1993911 Carrera 4 (964) 1988–1993911 Carrera 4 (991) 2012–2015911 Carrera 4 (993) 1994–1997911 Carrera 4 (996) 1998–2005911 Carrera 4 (997) 2005–2012911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (991) 2012+911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996) 1998–2004911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (997) 2005–2011911 Carrera 4 GTS 2022+911 Carrera 4 GTS (991) 2014–2018911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet (991) 2014–2018911 Carrera 4S (991) 2012–2018911 Carrera 4S (992) 2018+911 Carrera 4S (993) 1995–1998911 Carrera 4S (996) 2001–2005911 Carrera 4S (997) 2005–2012911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (991) 2012–2018911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (992) 2018+911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (996) 2003–2005911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (997) 2005–2012911 Carrera Cabriolet 2020+911 Carrera Cabriolet (930) 1983–1989911 Carrera Cabriolet (991) 2012–2019911 Carrera Cabriolet (996) 1998–2001911 Carrera Cabriolet (997) 2005–2012911 Carrera Coupe (991) 2015–2019911 Carrera Coupe (992) 2019+911 Carrera GTS 2014–2021911 Carrera GTS (997) 2010–2011911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet 2014+911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (997) 2010–2011911 Carrera RS (901) 1972–1973911 Carrera RS (964) 1991–1994911 Carrera RS (993) 1995–1996911 Carrera S (991) 2012–2015911 Carrera S (992) 2019+911 Carrera S (993) 1995–1997911 Carrera S (997) 2004–2011911 Carrera S Cabriolet (991) 2012–2018911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997) 2005–2011911 Carrera S Coupe (991) 2015–2019911 Carrera T 2017–2022911 Carrera Targa 4 (991) 2014–2016911 Carrera Targa 4 (997) 2006–2013911 Carrera Targa 4S (991) 2014–2020911 Carrera Targa 4S (997) 2006–2013911 GT2 (993) 1995–1997911 GT2 (996) 2001–2006911 GT2 (997) 2007–2009911 GT2 RS (991) 2017–2019911 GT2 RS (997) 2010–2012911 GT3 2025+911 GT3 (991) 2013–2017911 GT3 (991.2) 2017–2021911 GT3 (996) 1999–2006911 GT3 (997) 2006–2011911 GT3 RS (991.1) 2016–2018911 GT3 RS (991.2) 2018–2019911 GT3 RS (992) 2022+911 GT3 RS (996) 2004–2006911 GT3 RS (997) 2006–2009911 GT3 RS (997.2) 2009–2011911 GT3 RS 4.0 (991) 2011–2013911 GT3 Touring Package 2025+911 R 2016+911 Speedster 2019+911 Sport Classic (911) 2010–2012911 Targa (901) 1967–1973911 Targa (930) 1974–1989911 Targa (993) 1995–1997911 Targa 2 (964) 1989–1993911 Targa 4 (991.2) 2016–2020911 Targa 4 (992) 2020+911 Targa 4 GTS 2021+911 Targa 4 GTS (991) 2015–2021911 Targa 4S (992) 2020+911 Turbo "Flachbau" (930) 1981–1989911 Turbo (930) 1974–1989911 Turbo (964) 1990–1995911 Turbo (991) 2013–2016911 Turbo (991.2) 2016–2020911 Turbo (992) 2020+911 Turbo (993) 1995–1997911 Turbo (996) 2000–2006911 Turbo (997) 2006–2011911 Turbo Cabriolet "Flachtbau" (930) 1987–1989911 Turbo Cabriolet (991) 2013–2016911 Turbo Cabriolet (991.2) 2016–2020911 Turbo Cabriolet (996) 2004–2007911 Turbo Cabriolet (997) 2007–2011911 Turbo S (991) 2013–2016911 Turbo S (991.2) 2016–2020911 Turbo S (992) 2020+911 Turbo S (996) 2004–2005911 Turbo S (997) 2010–2011911 Turbo S Cabriolet (991) 2013–2016911 Turbo S Cabriolet (991.2) 2016–2020911 Turbo S Cabriolet (992) 2020+911 Turbo S Cabriolet (996) 2004–2006911 Turbo S Cabriolet (997) 2010–2011912 (901) 1965–1969917 Cayman (982C) 2016+917 Cayman S (982C) 2016+918 Spyder 2014+928 1978–1982928 GT 1989–1991928 GTS 1992–1995928 S 1980–1986928 S4 1986–1991944 1981–1990944 S 1986–1988944 S2 1988–1991944 Turbo/Turbo S (951) 1985–1990959 1987–1988968 1991–1995968 Cabriolet 1991–1995968 Club Sport 1992–1995968 Turbo S 1993–1994Boxster 1996+Boxster (981) 2012+Boxster (987.2) 2009+Boxster S 1999+Boxster S (981) 2012+Boxster S (987.2) 2000+Boxster Spyder (981) 2016+Boxster Spyder (987.2) 2009+CAYENNE GTS 2021+CCayenne Turbo Coupe 2019+Carrera GT 2004+Cayenne 2018+Cayenne (955) 2002–2007Cayenne (957) 2007–2009Cayenne (958) 2010–2017Cayenne Coupe 2020+Cayenne Diesel 2010–2017Cayenne Diesel (957) 2008–2010Cayenne E-Hybrid 2019+Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe 2024+Cayenne GTS (957) 2008–2010Cayenne GTS (958) 2012–2018Cayenne GTS Coupe (PO536) 2020+Cayenne S 2018+Cayenne S (955) 2002–2007Cayenne S (957) 2007–2009Cayenne S (958) 2010–2017Cayenne S Coupe 2024+Cayenne S Diesel (958) 2012–2017Cayenne S E-Hybrid (958) 2014+Cayenne S Hybrid (958) 2010–2014Cayenne S TransSyberia (957) 2009–2011Cayenne Turbo 2014+Cayenne Turbo (955) 2002–2007Cayenne Turbo (957) 2007–2009Cayenne Turbo (958) 2010–2014Cayenne Turbo (PO536) 2017+Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid 2024+Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe with GT Package 2024+Cayenne Turbo GT 2024+Cayenne Turbo S (955) 2006–2007Cayenne Turbo S (957) 2008–2009Cayenne Turbo S (958) 2012–2017Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid (PO536) 2019+Cayman (981C) 2012+Cayman (987.2C) 2009+Cayman (987C) 2006+Cayman GT4 (981C) 2016+Cayman GT4 (982) 2020+Cayman GTS 2018+Cayman GTS 4.0 (982C) 2020+Cayman R (987.2C) 2010+Cayman S (981C) 2014+Cayman S (987.2C) 2009+Cayman S (987C) 2005+GT3 2022+GTS 2021+GTS Sport Turismo 2021+Macan (95B) 2018+Macan 4 Electric 2025+Macan GTS (95B) 2015–2021Macan S (95B) 2014–2021Macan S Diesel (95B) 2014–2018Macan T 2022+Macan Turbo 2020+Macan Turbo (95B) 2014–2019Macan Turbo Electric 2025+Panamera 2021+Panamera (907) 2009–2013Panamera (970) 2013–2016Panamera (971) 2016–2020Panamera 4 2023+Panamera 4 (907) 2009–2013Panamera 4 (970) 2013–2016Panamera 4 (971) 2016–2020Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (971) 2016–2020Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo (971) 2017–2020Panamera 4 Sport Turismo (971) 2017–2020Panamera 4S (970) 2009–2016Panamera 4S (971) 2016–2020Panamera 4S Diesel (971) 2016–2020Panamera 4S Diesel Sport Turismo 2017+Panamera 4S E-Hybrid (971) 2020+Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Executive (971) 2020+Panamera 4S Sport Turismo (971) 2017+Panamera Diesel (970) 2011–2016Panamera GTS (970) 2011–2016Panamera GTS (971) 2018–2020Panamera GTS Sport Turismo (971) 2018–2020Panamera S (970) 2009–2016Panamera S E-Hybrid (970) 2013–2016Panamera S Hybrid (970) 2011–2013Panamera Turbo (970) 2009–2016Panamera Turbo (971) 2016–2020Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid 2024+Panamera Turbo S (907) 2011–2013Panamera Turbo S (970) 2013–2016Panamera Turbo S (971) 2020+Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid (971) 2017–2020Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2017+Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo (971) 2020+Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo (971) 2017+Taycan 2022+Taycan 4S 2019+Taycan Cross Turismo 2022+Taycan Sport Turismo 2025+Taycan Turbo 2019+Taycan Turbo GT 2025+
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Porsche VIN Decoder FAQ
Common questions about checking Porsche vehicle identification numbers.
What is a Porsche VIN decoder?+
A Porsche VIN decoder reads the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number and returns the model, engine, body type, model year, production plant and factory options. Our Porsche VIN checker is free and needs no registration.
How do I decode a Porsche VIN for free?+
Enter the 17-character VIN in the box at the top of the page and submit. The free Porsche VIN checker instantly runs a lookup and returns specifications, recall information and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN located on a Porsche?+
On most Porsche 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 Porsche VIN?+
A valid Porsche 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 Porsche made, and how do I tell from the VIN?+
Porsche is associated with Germany and is built at several plants. The country and plant are encoded in the VIN: Porsche uses WMI prefixes such as WP0 · WP1, and position 11 identifies the assembly plant.
Is the Porsche 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 Porsche recalls by VIN?+
Yes. The decoder cross-references Porsche 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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