| Position | Meaning | Example | |----------|---------|---------| | 1–3 | World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) | VF1 = Renault (France) | | 4 | Vehicle family / platform | R = Megane IV | | 5–6 | Engine & gearbox type | FB = 1.5 dCi manual | | 7 | Restraint system / trim level | 0 = base airbags | | 8–9 | Body style / number of doors | 08 = 5-door hatch | | 10 | Model year (see table below) | 5 = 2015 or 2025? | | 11 | Plant code | 6 = Flins, France | | 12–17 | Serial / production number | 543210 |
Enter the VIN carefully. Double-check letters: O vs 0 (Zero), I vs 1 . Renault never uses I , O , or Q in the VIN to avoid confusion – but some scanners misread them. renault vin number decoder new
Save or print the report. Many new decoders offer a PDF export for your service records. Renault never uses I , O , or
On a sticker or plate on the driver's side B-pillar (where the door latches). Engine Bay: Often stamped on the suspension turret or the firewall. Documentation: On a sticker or plate on the driver's