Opel / Vauxhall VIN Check
Opel and UK-market Vauxhall share manufacturer identity under Opel Automobile GmbH (Stellantis). Classic European builds use German WMIs W0L (passenger) and W0V (light commercial). After Opel moved under PSA/Stellantis, newer models also carry French WMIs: VXE for vans (Vivaro) and VXK for cars/SUVs (Astra, Corsa).
Our decoder resolves those WMIs, reads the model-year and plant characters, maps known model-line letters for Stellantis-era vans and cars, and validates the ISO 3779 check digit.
How to Read a Opel VIN
Start with the WMI (positions 1–3): VXE = Opel/Vauxhall van, VXK = car/SUV, W0L = German-registered passenger, W0V = LCV. Position 4 is the model line on modern Stellantis-era codes (V Vivaro, E Combo, F Astra, U Corsa). Position 9 is the ISO check digit. Position 10 is model year. Position 11 is the assembly plant.
Frequently Asked Questions — Opel VIN
What does VXE mean in an Opel VIN?
VXE is the French-registered WMI for Opel Automobile GmbH / Vauxhall vans after the PSA/Stellantis transition. It is commonly seen on Vivaro.
Is Vauxhall decoded the same as Opel?
Yes. Vauxhall is the UK badge for the same Opel Automobile GmbH vehicles. W0L/W0V and VXE/VXK cover both brands.
Why does my Opel VIN show an invalid check digit?
Modern Opel/Vauxhall VINs (including VXE/VXK) use the ISO 3779 check digit. An invalid digit usually means a transcription typo — re-check the plate and documents. Expected value is shown when the rest of the VIN is well-formed.
Where is the VIN on an Opel or Vauxhall?
Driver-side dashboard (visible through the windscreen), door-jamb plate, front bulkhead on many vans, and on the registration document.