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European brands are synonymous with precision engineering, quality, and advanced technology.
Major automotive production across Western, Central, and Eastern Europe.
Home to legendary manufacturers from luxury supercars to practical family vehicles.
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VIN Code: W
BMW, Mercedes-Benz +3 more
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VIN Code: S
Jaguar, Land Rover +3 more
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VIN Code: V
Peugeot, Citroën +2 more
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VIN Code: Z
Ferrari, Lamborghini +3 more
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VIN Code: V
SEAT, Volkswagen +2 more
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VIN Code: Y
Volvo, Polestar +1 more
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VIN Code: V
Audi, Volvo
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VIN Code: V
VDL, DAF Trucks
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VIN Code: S
Volkswagen, Fiat +2 more
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VIN Code: T
Škoda, TPCA +1 more
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VIN Code: V
BMW, Mercedes-Benz
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VIN Code: T
Volkswagen, Peugeot Citroën
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VIN Code: U
Dacia, Ford
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VIN Code: T
Mercedes-Benz, Audi +1 more
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VIN Code: T
Volkswagen, Peugeot +1 more
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VIN Code: Y
Valmet Automotive
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VIN Code: U
Zenvo
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VIN Code: Y
Polestar
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VIN Code: T
ELVO
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VIN Code: S
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European vehicles use the standard 17-character VIN format, with the first characters indicating the country of manufacture. Each European nation has specific VIN codes that identify where the vehicle was produced.
European manufacturers are known for their commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. The VIN contains crucial information about the vehicle’s specifications, production date, and manufacturing plant location.
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The first character of the VIN identifies the country of manufacture. European vehicles typically start with letters: S (UK, Poland), T (Czech Republic, Portugal), U (Romania, Denmark), V (France, Spain, Netherlands), W (Germany), X (Russia), Y (Sweden, Norway, Finland), or Z (Italy). Check the first character to determine the country of origin.
European VINs follow the same 17-character format as American VINs, established by ISO standards. However, European vehicles may encode different information in positions 4-8 to reflect European specifications, safety standards, and engine configurations. The structure is the same, but the specific codes differ by manufacturer and region.
European VINs often reflect the continent's diverse manufacturing landscape, with vehicles built across multiple countries by the same brand. The VIN will indicate the specific assembly plant, which helps identify if a German brand was built in Germany, Spain, or Eastern Europe. This is important for understanding specifications and potential parts differences.
Yes, the VIN reveals where the vehicle was manufactured. If you're in the US and the VIN starts with a European code (S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, or Z), the vehicle was imported from Europe. The VIN can also show if specifications were modified for your market, such as different emission systems or safety equipment.
Luxury European brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and Porsche use the same VIN format as other manufacturers, with country code W for Germany. However, the manufacturer identifier (positions 1-3) is unique to each brand, and positions 4-8 contain detailed model and trim information specific to luxury specifications and features.
Check the VIN against multiple sources: the dashboard plate, driver's door jamb sticker, and registration documents. Verify the country code matches the claimed origin. Use our VIN decoder to confirm manufacturer details, model year, and specifications. Be wary of VINs that don't match the vehicle's physical characteristics or claimed history.
