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Free Renault VIN Decoder

Look up available Renault 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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VF1RFB00X66123456Demonstration Renault VIN, not a verified history
WMI: VF1 · VF2 Available vehicle details Recall campaigns NCAP safety
112 catalog models and generations Free instant decode, no sign-up Official open-data sources
2,663+ VINs decoded

How to read a modern Renault 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.

VF1
1–3WMI · maker & country
RFB00X
4–9VDS · model, body, engine
6
10Year in some formats
6
11Manufacturer-specific
123456
12–17Serial number
WMI (1–3) World Manufacturer Identifier, Renault uses VF1 · VF2.
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 Renault VIN.
Position 11 often a plant code, interpreted using the matching manufacturer format.
Serial (12–17) the unique production sequence number.

Where is Renault made?

Renault is a French manufacturer based near Paris. Cars are built across France, Spain, Turkey and Slovenia and carry the VF1 WMI.

FR DouaiFR FlinsES PalenciaES ValladolidTR BursaSI Novo Mesto

Popular Renault model families

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

Supermini

Clio

Europe’s long-running best-selling small car (badged Lutecia in Japan).

Compact

Megane

Compact hatch and estate, including the electric Megane E-Tech.

Compact SUV

Captur

Popular small crossover with petrol and hybrid options.

MPV / SUV

Scenic

The compact MPV, reborn as an electric family SUV.

Mid SUV

Kadjar

Family crossover sharing its base with the Nissan Qashqai.

City car

Twingo

Tiny rear-engined city car.

Why check a Renault VIN before buying?

Compare the available Renault 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 Renault 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.

Renault models in our spec database (112)

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.

11 3 door 1983–198611 5-door 1983–?12 1969–198012 Estate 1969–198012 Gordini 1970–197414 1976–198316 1965–?18 1978–198418 Estate 1979–198419 3 Doors 1988–199219 3-door 1992–?19 5 Doors 1988–199519 Cabriolet 1992–199619 Chamade 1989–199219 Sedan 1992–199620 1975–198421 1986–198921 Hatchback 1989–199421 Nevada 1987–198921 Sedan 1989–199425 1984–199230 1979–19844 CV 1947–19615 3 Doors 1972–19845 5 Doors 1972–19845 E-Tech 2025–?5 Turbo 1980–19848 1962–19718 Gordini 1964–19709 1981–1988Alaskan 2016–?Alpine A310 1977–1985Alpine A610 1991–1994Arkana 2020–?Austral 2022–?Avantime 2001–2003Captur 2013–?Clio 2020–?Clio 3 Doors 1990–2012Clio 5 Doors 1990–2019Clio Estate 2009–2019Clio Estate GT 2013–2016Clio GT 2009–2013Clio GT 5 Doors 2013–?Clio RS 2006–?Clio Renault Sport 2001–?Clio Symbol/Thalia 2000–2013Clio V6 2003–2005Clio Williams 1993–1996Espace 1985–?Fluence 2009–2016Fluence ZE 2009–2014Fuego 1980–1985Grand Espace 1998–?Grand Kangoo 2024–?Grand Modus 2008–2012Grand Scenic 2003–?K-ZE 2019–?Kadjar 2015–?Kangoo 1997–?Kangoo 4x4 2001–?Kardian 2024–?Kiger 2021–?Koleos 2007–?Kwid 2015–?Laguna 1994–?Laguna Coupe 2008–?Laguna Estate 1995–2016Latitude 2010–?Logan 2014–?Megane 2016–?Megane 5 Doors 1996–?Megane Cabriolet 1997–2003Megane Coupe 1996–2015Megane Coupe - Cabriolet 2003–?Megane E-Tech 2021–?Megane Estate 1999–?Megane Estate GT 2016–?Megane GT 3 Doors 2010–2015Megane GT 5 Doors 2006–?Megane GT Coupe 2006–2008Megane GT Hatchback 2013–?Megane Hatchback 1999–?Megane R.S. 2018–?Megane RS 5 Doors 2004–?Megane RS Coupe 2004–?Megane Scenic 1995–1999Megane Sedan 1996–?Megane Sedan Phase II 1999–?Modus 2005–?Mégane Hatch 2002–?Pulse 2011–?Rafale 2024–?Safrane 1992–2000Sandero GT Line 2012–?Scala 2012–2017Scenic 1999–?Scenic E-Tech 2024–?Scenic RX4 2000–2003Scenic XMOD 2013–?Sport Spider 1996–1998Symbioz 2025–?Talisman 2016–?Talisman Estate 2016–?Triber 2019–?Twingo 1998–?Twingo GT 2007–?Twingo R.S. 2008–?Twizy 2012–?Vel Satis 2002–2009Wind 2010–2013ZOE 2013–?

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Renault VIN Decoder FAQ

Common questions about checking Renault vehicle identification numbers.

What is a Renault VIN decoder?+
A Renault 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 Renault 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 Renault?+
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 Renault vehicle.
How many characters is a Renault 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 Renault made, and how do I tell from the VIN?+
Renault uses WMI prefixes such as VF1 · VF2. 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 Renault 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 Renault recalls by VIN?+
The decoder can show Renault 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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Enter a supported 17-character VIN to find available specifications and model-level data. No registration required.

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