W0L is the historic WMI for Opel Automobile GmbH. W marks Germany; 0L identifies Opel.

Are Opel and Peugeot codes interchangeable?

Only partly on post-Stellantis models. Platforms and options converge, but WMIs stay separate: W0L for Opel, VF3 for Peugeot.

Does my Corsa share a VIN with a Peugeot 208?

No. Despite the shared CMP platform, VINs differ: W0L for Opel, VF3 for Peugeot, each with brand-specific VDS codes.

How do I get options on an older GM-era Opel?

GM RPO codes are supported by GM/Opel-compatible decoders. Dealers also retain historical records.

Does the decoder support Vauxhall?

Yes. Vauxhall is Opel's UK counterpart. The VXK WMI produces mechanically identical models.

How do I check Opel recalls in France?

Use opel.fr or a Stellantis retail point. DGCCRF and RAPEX publish campaigns too.

Does the Mokka-e use a different VIN from the ICE Mokka?

The W0L WMI is shared, but the VDS section differs to reflect the electric powertrain.

Can Astra G, Corsa C or Zafira be decoded?

Yes — all post-1981 models with 17 characters. Those GM-era Opels use RPO codes for options.

Opel VIN-Decoder

Geben Sie die VIN-Nummer Ihres Opel ein, um vollständige Spezifikationen, die exakte Version und den Herstellungsort zu erhalten.

Opel VIN-Decoder

Geben Sie die VIN-Nummer Ihres Opel ein, um vollständige Spezifikationen, die exakte Version und den Herstellungsort zu erhalten.

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Opel VIN Decoder

Read Your Vehicle's Identity From the VIN

Every Opel carries a 17-character identifier that traces its industrial path. From the General Motors era through integration into Stellantis, Opel VIN rules evolved — our tool covers both systems.

W0L: Opel's Identity Marker

Opel Automobile GmbH moved from GM to PSA and then Stellantis, but keeps its historic German WMI:

WMI PREFIX	ENTITY	COUNTRY
W0L	Opel Automobile GmbH	Deutschland
W0V	Opel — light commercial vehicles	Deutschland
VXK	Vauxhall (UK sister brand)	Vereinigtes Königreich
VN1	Opel / Renault (shared LCVs)	Frankreich

VDS Zone: Two Generations of Codes

Since the Stellantis acquisition in 2017, engine families shifted from GM Ecotec to PureTech (petrol) and BlueHDi (diesel). Electric versions use the “-e” suffix (Corsa-e, Mokka-e, Astra-e). The VDS reflects that change: a recent Opel shares technical nomenclature with Peugeot and Citroën while keeping the W0L WMI.

Powertrain families in recent Opel VDS coding:

PureTech (turbocharged petrol (Stellantis era))

BlueHDi (diesel (Stellantis era))

Elektro (battery models (Corsa-e, Mokka-e, Astra-e, etc.))

Opel Manufacturing Footprint

The plant map changed significantly with Stellantis integration.

Rüsselsheim (Germany)

Historic headquarters; DS 7 (Stellantis)

Zaragoza (Spain)

Corsa, Corsa-e

Gliwice (Poland)

Astra L, Astra Sports Tourer

Trnava (Slovakia)

Crossland

Poissy (France)

Mokka, Mokka-e

Hordain (France)

Combo, Vivaro

Reading an Opel VIN

W0L AH7EB 1 H W123456

W0L

Opel, Germany

AH7EB

Corsa F, 1.2 PureTech

Check digit

Plant / model year code (per Opel / Stellantis allocation)

W123456

Production sequence (positions 11–17; illustrative grouping)

Opel Ranges in Detail

Platforms, plants and powertrains.

By segment

SEGMENT	MODEL / PLATFORM	PLANT / NOTES
City car	Corsa F, Corsa-e	CMP shared with Peugeot 208; Zaragoza; VDS splits PureTech, diesel and electric
Compact	Astra L	EMP2 at Gliwice; PHEV available; older Astra K from Gliwice and Ellesmere Port
SUV	Mokka, Crossland, Grandland	Mokka / Mokka-e Poissy; Grandland Eisenach then Sochaux; Crossland Trnava (earlier Saragossa)
LCVs	Combo, Vivaro, Movano	Combo Life Vigo or Mangualde; Vivaro Hordain or Luton; Movano Batilly; twins to Berlingo, Expert, Ducato

City car: Corsa and Corsa-e

Corsa F shares the CMP platform with the Peugeot 208 and is built in Zaragoza. The electric Corsa-e uses the same line. VDS codes distinguish PureTech, diesel and electric powertrains.

Compact: Astra L

Built in Gliwice (Poland) on Stellantis EMP2, the latest Astra is also offered as a plug-in hybrid. Earlier Astra K came from Gliwice and Ellesmere Port.

SUV: Mokka, Crossland, Grandland

The Mokka and electric Mokka-e leave Poissy. Grandland is assembled at Eisenach, then Sochaux. Crossland is built in Trnava; it previously came from Zaragoza. Each “-e” electric variant has its own VDS.

LCVs: Combo, Vivaro, Movano

Combo Life is sourced from Vigo or Mangualde, Vivaro from Hordain or Luton, Movano from Batilly. These vehicles are twinned with Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot Expert and Fiat Ducato within Stellantis.

Opel Option Codes: From GM to Stellantis

Current trim levels

Edition, Elegance, GS Line, Ultimate — each bundles a predefined equipment set.

RPO codes (GM era)

Pre-2017 Opels used General Motors RPO codes: three characters per option (e.g. UDD = premium audio).

Stellantis system

Recent models use the shared Stellantis coding with Peugeot, Citroën and DS. Dealers pull the factory sheet from the Stellantis portal using the VIN.

Opel Recalls

Check opel.fr or visit a Stellantis dealer with your VIN. RAPEX and the DGCCRF also publish campaigns.

Free vs Paid

Informationen	Kostenlos	Bezahlt
Model, engine, body style	✅	✅
Factory equipment	✅ (partial)	✅ (full)
Recalls	✅	✅ (detailed)
Damage / claims	❌	✅
Kilometerstand	❌	✅
Previous owners	❌	✅
Preis	€0	From €1

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Opel VIN decoder

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