Opel Meriva VIN Decoder

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

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How to use the decoder

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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 Opel Meriva

This page decodes the VIN of the car Opel Meriva. Enter the full 17-character code and the decoder names the manufacturer, the model year and the producing country. Versions in our data for the car Opel Meriva: 4, spread across the years 2003 - 2017. Decoding gives you the manufacturer (from the first three characters), the model year (10th character) and the country of manufacture. The plant is included if the code carries it.

A VIN does not contain accidents, mileage readings, theft records or the number of previous owners. That information comes from a paid vehicle history report. Check the 10th character of the VIN on the car Opel Meriva against the model year stated in the papers or the advert. If the two disagree, ask the seller to explain.

Opel Meriva versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Opel Meriva A2003 - 2005-75 - 125 hp
Opel Meriva A (facelift 2006)2006 - 2010-75 - 180 hp
Opel Meriva B2010 - 2014-75 - 140 hp
Opel Meriva B (facelift 2014)2014 - 2017-95 - 140 hp

Model year characters for the Opel Meriva

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Opel Meriva, with model years 2003 - 2017 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H

What the VIN reveals about a Opel Meriva

  • The manufacturer and brand (Opel)
  • 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 Opel Meriva

  • 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 Opel Meriva 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 Opel Meriva built?

Our data lists model years 2003 - 2017 across 4 versions of the Opel Meriva. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Opel Meriva?

It is the 10th character. For the Opel Meriva the characters to expect are 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017).

How many versions of the Opel Meriva are in your data?

4 versions, with power up to 180 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where is the VIN located on the car Opel Meriva?

The usual places are the dashboard just under the windshield, the frame of the driver's door and the registration document. Compare them with each other.

Does the free decoder show the accident history of the model Opel Meriva?

No. Accident history is not part of the VIN. The decoder returns manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture, while damage records come from a paid vehicle history report.

Is decoding the VIN of the model Opel Meriva free?

Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.