Asia Retona VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Asia Retona to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Asia Retona

Manufacturer, model year, country: enter the VIN of the model Asia Retona and the free decoder reads all three from the 17 characters. For the car Asia Retona we list the production years 1997 - 2003, 1 versions in total, the body styles Wagon and a power figure of 136 hp. A VIN tells you the maker, the model year and the country of manufacture. Where the plant is coded in the 11th character, that can be read as well.

Do not expect the free decoder to show accident damage, odometer history, theft status or past owners; the 17 characters simply do not carry them. For those you need a paid vehicle history report. On a model Asia Retona you are considering, read the VIN on the car and then the VIN in the documents. They must match exactly, in all 17 characters.

Asia Retona versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Asia Retona1997 - 2003Wagon83 - 136 hp

Model year characters for the Asia Retona

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Asia Retona, with model years 1997 - 2003 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1997V
  • 1998W
  • 1999X
  • 2000Y
  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033

What the VIN reveals about a Asia Retona

  • The manufacturer and brand (Asia)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Asia Retona

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Asia Retona VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Asia Retona built?

Our data lists model years 1997 - 2003 across 1 version of the Asia Retona. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Asia Retona?

It is the 10th character. For the Asia Retona the characters to expect are V (1997), W (1998), X (1999), Y (2000), 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003).

How many versions of the Asia Retona are in your data?

1 version, in 1 body style, with power up to 136 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I find the VIN of the model Asia Retona?

Check the registration document first, as the VIN is printed there. On the vehicle itself, look at the dashboard under the windshield on the driver's side or at the driver door frame.

What does the VIN decoder leave out for the car Asia Retona?

Anything about the car's past: accident damage, odometer readings, theft status and the number of owners. The decoder only reads what is stored in the 17 characters.

What does it cost to decode the VIN of a car Asia Retona?

Nothing. Decoding is free and there is no sign-up. You pay only if you decide to order a vehicle history report.

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