Online VIN decoderVauxhall VIN decoder: free lookup
Have the VIN of a Vauxhall? Enter all 17 characters and see the model, engine, model year and plant for free, then check the history: accidents, title brands and odometer.
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Where to find the VIN on a Vauxhall
On a Vauxhall the VIN plate sits at the lower left of the windshield and on the driver-side door jamb; the same 17 characters are printed on the title, the registration card and the insurance card. If any of them differ, stop and check the vehicle history.
- Dashboard, driver side
Look through the windshield in the lower left corner, where the dash meets the glass.
- Driver-side door jamb
The sticker or plate on the B-pillar or door edge (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard label).
- Engine bay or frame
Stamped on the firewall or, on trucks, on the frame rail near the front wheel.
- Title certificate
Every state title shows the VIN near the year, make and model.
- Registration card
The registration card in the glove box repeats the VIN.
- Compare with the car
If the VIN on the title differs from the one on the dashboard, do not buy until it is explained.
- Insurance ID card
Your insurance card or app lists the VIN of each covered vehicle.
- Policy documents
The declarations page of the policy shows the full VIN too.
- Service records
Repair orders and dealer invoices usually carry the VIN as well.
How to recognize a Vauxhall VIN
Vauxhall is a brand from the United Kingdom. The first three characters of the VIN (the WMI code) identify the maker and, often, the plant or the market the vehicle was built for.
Example: a VIN that starts with W0L stands for Vauxhall (same base as Opel). The 10th character is the model year; the last six characters are the production number. A VIN that starts with another code is not necessarily a problem (makers change codes over time), but it is worth checking the history before you buy.
Vauxhall VIN decoder by model
| Model | Production years | Generations | Engine versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 2019–present | 2 | 8 |
| Vauxhall Grandland X | 2017–present | 1 | 10 |
| Vauxhall Movano | 1998–present | 5 | 56 |
| Vauxhall Antara | 2006–2015 | 2 | 9 |
| Vauxhall Astra | 1979–present | 28 | 283 |
| Vauxhall Chevette | 1975–1985 | 3 | 6 |
| Vauxhall Nova | 1983–1994 | 3 | 27 |
| Vauxhall Vectra | 1995–2008 | 6 | 70 |
| Vauxhall Viva | 1963–present | 6 | 28 |
What each part of a Vauxhall VIN means
For Vauxhall: W0L, W0V. The first character is the region (United Kingdom).
Vauxhall codes the model line, body style and engine here, which is why the VIN shows which version of the Vauxhall Vivaro you are looking at.
Mandatory for vehicles sold in North America; many European-market Vauxhall VINs use a filler character here.
Model year, plant code and the unique production number of the Vauxhall, which history reports use to link accidents, title brands and odometer readings.
The full guide: year codes, WMI countries and the check digit · Vauxhall VIN check: history, recalls, title
What does a Vauxhall VIN start with?
Usually one of these codes: W0L – Vauxhall (same base as Opel); W0V – Vauxhall, after the PSA takeover (2017+). The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI); a maker can have several, one per plant, vehicle type or market.
Are Vauxhall vehicles built in North America?
Vauxhall has no assembly plant in North America: its vehicles come from plants abroad, and the first character of the VIN tells the region of the plant (S–Z Europe, J–R Asia).
Does the VIN show the model year of a Vauxhall?
Yes: on Vauxhall VINs the 10th character is the model year (see the VIN year chart). The letter repeats every 30 years, so check it against the production years of the model.
Can I see the history of a Vauxhall from its VIN?
The free decode shows what the car is. Accidents, title brands and odometer readings are in the Vauxhall history report; recalls are checked on the Vauxhall VIN check page.