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Renault VIN Decoder

Renault VIN decoder allows you to look up options, models, years, engines, transmissions, and specifications.


Use the VIN Decoder Tool to check what engine, transmission, and options are installed on your vehicle.

How to interpret a Renault VIN Code

Position 1

The first position of the Renault VIN is an identifier of the country where the vehicle was assembled.

  • 1, 4, 5 United States
  • 2 Canada
  • 3 Mexico
  • J Japan
  • K Korea
  • S UK
  • V France, Spain
  • T Switzerland
  • W Germany
  • Y Sweden/ Finland
  • Z Italy

Position 2

  • Position two in the Renault VIN is used to identify the vehicle’s manufacturer.

Position 3

This position is held by a character that identifies the brand division of the manufacturer. This character pinpoints the exact brand division, even in cases where the manufacturer has multiple divisions.

The first three positions of the Renault VIN are known as the World Make Identifiers (WMI). Some of the examples for your Renault are as follows:

WMI Manufacturer Brand Owner Country Code Country
93Y Renault Do Brasil Automoveis SA (BRA) RENAULT-NISSAN 93 Brazil
9F9 CIA Autoensamble Nissan Ltda. (COL) RENAULT-NISSAN 9F Colombia
ADN Nissan SA (Pty) Ltd (ZA) RENAULT-NISSAN AD South Africa
GA1 SOMACOA (STE. MALGACHE DE CONSTRUCTION AUTOMOILE) VOLVO AB GA Madagascar
MEE Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (I) RENAULT-NISSAN ME India
TW3 Renault Portuguesa SARL (P) RENAULT-NISSAN TW Portugal
VF1 RENAULT (F) RENAULT-NISSAN VF France
VF1 SAMSUNG (KOR) RENAULT-NISSAN VF Korea
VF1 RENAULT (TR) RENAULT-NISSAN VF Turkey
VF2 RENAULT (F) RENAULT-NISSAN VF France
VF6 Renault Vehicules Industriels (F) VOLVO AB VF France
VF8 Engins Matra (F) RENAULT-NISSAN VF France
VMK RENAULT SAS (F) RENAULT-NISSAN VM France
VNE Irisbus France (F) IRISBUS VN France
VNV RENAULT SAS (F) RENAULT-NISSAN VN France
VS5 RENAULT (E) RENAULT-NISSAN VS Spain
VSY RENAULT (E) VOLVO AB VS Spain
X7L Autoframos SP (RUS) RENAULT-NISSAN X7 Russia
X9P Volvo Vostok ZAO (RU) VOLVO AB X9 Russia

Position 4

This position points out the body type of the Renault vehicle.

Position 5

This position in the Renault VIN identifies the vehicle’s lineup or platform.

  • 0 – Twingo
  • 1 – R4
  • 2 – R25
  • 3 – R4
  • 4 – R21 / Express
  • 5 – Clio I / Laguna / R19 / Safrane
  • A – Megane I / Master
  • B – Clio II
  • C – Kangoo
  • D – Master
  • E – Espace III / Avantime
  • G – Laguna II
  • H – Master Propulsion
  • J – Vel Satis / New Traffic
  • K – Espace IV
  • L – Trafic
  • M – Megan II
  • P – Modus
  • S – Logan / Sandero / Duster / Dokker / Lodgy

Position 6 – 8

  • Position six through eight in the Renault VIN identifies the engine code of the vehicle as well as the standard set.

Position 9

  • This position in the Renault VIN is of unknown significance.

Position 10 “ Model Year

Position ten of the Renault VIN represents the production year of the vehicle.

Year of Issue Designation Year of Issue Designation Year of Issue Designation
1971 1 1991 M 2011 B
1972 2 1992 N 2012 C
1973 3 1993 P 2013 D
1974 4 1994 R 2014 E
1975 5 1995 S 2015 F
1976 6 1996 T 2016 G
1977 7 1997 V 2017 H
1978 8 1998 W 2018 J
1979 9 1999 X 2019 K
1980 A 2000 Y 2020 L
1981 B 2001 1 2021 M
1982 C 2002 2 2022 N
1983 D 2003 3 2023 P
1984 E 2004 4 2024 R
1985 F 2005 5 2025 S
1986 G 2006 6 2026 T
1987 H 2007 7 2027 V
1988 J 2008 8 2028 W
1989 K 2009 9 2029 X
1990 L 2010 A 2030 Y

Position 11-17 “ Serial Number

  • Position eleven through seventeen of the Renault VIN represents the vehicle’s serial number. This set of numbers is not standardized and is chosen depending on the manufacturer’s preference.

RENAULT MODELS

Renault models are as listed below:

  • Renault 4CV
  • Renault 5
  • Renault 5 Turbo
  • Renault 6
  • Renault 7
  • Renault 8 and 10
  • Renault 9 and 11
  • Renault 10
  • Renault 11
  • Renault 12
  • Renault 14
  • Renault 15 and 17
  • Renault 16
  • Renault 17
  • Renault 18
  • Renault 19
  • Renault 20/30
  • Renault 21
  • Renault 24CV
  • Renault 25
  • Renault 30
  • Renault 40CV
  • Renault 750
  • Renault 760
  • Renault ACx and ADx
  • Renault AGC
  • Renault AGK
  • Renault AGP
  • Renault AGR
  • Renault AGT
  • Renault AGx
  • Renault Alaskan
  • Renault Alliance
  • Renault Alpine A442
  • Renault Alpine GTA/A610
  • Renault Avantime
  • Renault AX
  • Renault Manoir
  • Renault Master
  • Renault Medallion
  • Renault Mégane
  • Mégane Renault Sport
  • Renault Modus
  • Renault Monaquatre
  • Renault Monasix
  • Renault Monastella
  • Renault Nervasport
  • Renault Nervastella
  • Renault NN
  • Renault Novaquatre
  • Renault Captur
  • Renault Caravelle
  • Renault Celtaquatre
  • Renault Clio
  • Clio V6 Renault Sport
  • Clio Williams Maxi
  • Renault Colorale
  • Renault Vel Satis
  • Renault Virage
  • Renault Viva Grand Sport
  • Renault Vivaquatre
  • Renault Vivasix
  • Renault Vivasport
  • Renault Vivastella
  • Renault Voiturette
  • Renault Safrane
  • Renault Sandero
  • Renault Scala
  • Renault Scénic
  • Renault Sherpa 2
  • Renault Sport Spider
  • Renault Super Goélette
  • Renault Suprastella
  • Renault Symbol
  • Renault Sport R.S. 01
  • Renault R3
  • Renault R4
  • Renault R16
  • Renault R35
  • Renault AHx
  • Clio Renault Sport
  • Renault Galion
  • Renault Reinastella
  • Renault Rodeo

Current Renault Models

  • Alaskan
  • Captur
  • Clio IV
  • Duster Oroch
  • Espace V
  • Fluence
  • Kadjar
  • Kangoo II
  • Koleos
  • Kwid
  • Mégane IV
  • Pulse
  • Safrane II
  • Scala
  • Scénic III
  • Symbol
  • Talisman
  • Twingo III
  • Twizy
  • Zoe

EXAMPLE DECODED RENAULT VIN

VIN: VF1KT1R0643819995

2004 Renault Laguna

Manufacturer: Renault SAS

Product Type: Specific Vehicle

Make: Renault

Model: Laguna

Series: III

Trim: Grandtour

Body: Wagon

Drive: Front “ wheel drive

Number of Seats: 5

Number of Doors: 5

Fuel Type “ Primary: Diesel

Engine Displacement (ccm): 1461

Engine power (kW): 81

Transmission: Manual/ Standard

Number of Gears: 6

Model Year: 2004

Plant Country: France

OPTIONS AND FEATURE CODES

Below is a list of Renault options. Unfortunately we don’t have any codes.

  • MODEL RANGE SHEET
  • COMMERCIAL VERSION
  • PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR WITH FOLD-IN MIRROR WITH LIGHTING
  • REAR HEADREST FULL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
  • MILD CLIMATE
  • INTERIOR STYLING 02
  • WITHOUT EXTERIOR NAME BADGE
  • SEAT RE-UPHOLSTERY FABRIC NO 03
  • WITHOUT SUPPLEMENT FOR VERSION ADAPTATION
  • LEFT-HAND DRIVE
  • CLOTH OR PLUSH SEAT COVERING
  • BUILT UP SPECIAL VEHICLE ORDER: WITHOUT SPECIAL VEHICLE ORDER
  • FIXED QUARTER PANELS WINDOW
  • 15 ALUMINIUM WHEELS
  • EXTRA EQUIPMENT PACK 2
  • FOG HEADLIGHTS
  • SEAT WITHOUT HEATING
  • DOCUMENTATION PHASE 1
  • DOCUMENTATION PERIOD 2005
  • PUISSANCE MOTEUR 055 KW
  • EURO 4 DEPOLLUTION STANDARD
  • EXTENDED EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTIONS 1
  • PETROL
  • NO LPG EQUIPMENT OR PREPARATION
  • MJ ENGINE LEVEL
  • SOP01 – DOOR OPENING / CLOSING SYSTEM 01
  • WI THOUT CURTAIN
  • NO PRODUCT FUNCTION
  • EA3 EQUIPMENT LEVEL
  • DOOR MIRRORS 03
  • SPORT 1 LOOK FEATURE
  • WITHOUT NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE
  • NO WHEEL DISC PROTECTOR
  • ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKING
  • LIGHT 2
  • WITHOUT REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT
  • ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW
  • FRONT ANTI-SUBMARINING AIRBAG
  • ONE-TOUCH ELECTRIC FRONT WINDOW
  • BODY COLOR EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS
  • WITHOUT LUGGAGE COVER
  • WITHOUT LIGHTS + AUTOMATIC WIPER
  • WITHOUT PROXIMITY RADAR
  • X85 HATCHBACK
  • FAMILLE X85 (AV P)
  • WITHOUT TELEPHONE PRE-EQUIPMENT
  • TECHNICAL LEGISLATIVE COUNTRY ITALY
  • WITHOUT ESP
  • NO DISCHARGE LAMP
  • FRONT SIDE AIRBAG WITH CURTAIN
  • NORMAL ROOF
  • D4F ENGINE
  • WITHOUT HEADLIGHT WASHER
  • WITHOUT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
  • NO STORAGE TRAY / FLOOR
  • COUNTER UNITS IN KILOMETRES
  • MAKE OF TYRES: STANDARD TYRE
  • PLATE GREY PAINTWORK
  • REGULATED AIR CONDITIONING
  • WITH SMOKING ACCESSORIES
  • ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
  • WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL
  • RENAULT BRAND
  • ROOF CONSOLE
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL 06
  • REAR SEAT FUNCTIONALITY
  • WITHOUT TYRE PRESSURE SENSOR
  • WITHOUT DECANTER FILTRE
  • 4X2 TRANSMISSION
  • FRONT SEA T TYPE 02
  • WITHOUT PARTITION
  • 5 SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX-
  • RADIO NO 04
  • WITHOUT SUPPLEMENT FOR DEFINITION / WITHOUT LIMITED SERIES

We hope you find the Renault VIN Decoder guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Renault.

Author

  • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

    Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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