| Position | Meaning | Example (Opel Astra K) | |----------|---------|------------------------| | 1-3 | WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) | W0L = Opel (Germany) | | 4-6 | Vehicle attributes (platform, body style, restraint system) | 0C8 = 5-door hatchback, dual airbags | | 7-8 | Model line / series | AJ = Astra K | | 9 | Check digit (security) | 5 | | 10 | Model year (see table below) | H = 2017 | | 11 | Plant code | R = Rüsselsheim, Germany | | 12-17 | Production sequence number (serial) | 123456 |
If you work on post-2020 Opels (Mokka B, Astra L, Grandland), you must have cloud-capable equipment due to the new "Secure Gateway" modules that block generic readers. opel vin decoder equipment top
: Information on engine type/capacity, transmission (gear style), and drivetrain. Build Configuration | Position | Meaning | Example (Opel Astra
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