Renault VIN Decoder

The 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 on 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 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 MÃ©gane
MÃ©gane 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 ScÃ©nic
Renault Sherpa 2
Renault Sport Spider
Renault Super GoÃ©lette
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
MÃ©gane IV
Pulse
Safrane II
Scala
ScÃ©nic 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
WITHOUT 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.

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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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