Opel VIN Decoder — Free Check
Decode any Opel VIN instantly. Free specifications, recall alerts and full history reports for Corsa, Astra, Mokka, Crossland, Grandland and more. Russelsheim, Germany, Eisenach, Germany, Gliwice, Poland.
Decode your Opel VIN now
Enter any 17-character Opel VIN. Works for every model including Corsa, Astra, Mokka and more.
The free decode won't catch odometer fraud / clocked mileage
Opel: The free decode is step 1: it reads the VIN structure (make, model, engine, origin). That's it. It can't tell you whether the car in front of you has had its mileage wound back, been crashed, or is still on finance. The full history report is step 2 — and that's where the real risk shows up.
The free decode shows
VIN structure: specs, engine family, country and plant of origin, body type.
It does NOT show
- Real mileage history (rollback)
- Accident & damage records
- Theft & finance status
- Open safety recalls
- True number of owners
- Market value
What you get with a Opel VIN check
Our Opel VIN decoder pulls comprehensive vehicle information from multiple official databases.
About Opel identification numbers
Opel is a German automaker with deep roots in affordable, practical vehicles for the European market. Now part of Stellantis, Opel continues to offer well-equipped models like the Corsa, Astra, and Mokka, with an expanding range of electric and plug-in hybrid variants. Founded in 1862, headquartered in Russelsheim, Germany, Opel has built a global reputation for quality and innovation. Opel is part of the Stellantis group.
How Opel encodes its VINs
Every Opel vehicle carries a unique 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that acts as the vehicle's fingerprint.
Opel uses W0L as its primary WMI code for most models. As a former GM brand, older Opels use GM-style VIN encoding with position 4 for the model series and position 5 for the body type. Post-2017 models under PSA/Stellantis ownership follow updated coding schemes. The VIN is split into three main sections: the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI, positions 1–3), the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS, positions 4–9) and the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS, positions 10–17).
Understanding the Opel VIN structure
Positions 1–3 (WMI): W0L, W0V, W0S
Positions 4–8 (VDS):
Position 9 (check digit):
Position 10 (model year):
Position 11 (plant code): Russelsheim, Germany, Eisenach, Germany, Gliwice, Poland, Zaragoza, Spain, Ellesmere Port, UK (Vauxhall).
Positions 12–17 (serial number):
Why check a Opel VIN before buying?
Buying a used Opel without checking the VIN is a risk.
Opel WMI codes
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes used by Opel. These are the first three characters of every Opel VIN.
| WMI code | Description |
|---|---|
| W0L | Opel — Germany |
| W0V | Opel — Germany |
| W0S | Opel — Germany |
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Opel VIN Decoder — FAQ
Frequently asked questions about decoding Opel VINs.