Enter the 17-character VIN of your Renault 12 to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.
Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.
Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.
See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.
Got a VIN for the model Renault 12? Type in all 17 characters and the free decoder returns the manufacturer, model year and country where the car was built. Our records for the model Renault 12 run over 1969 - 1980 and include 2 versions in total. They come as Sedan, Wagon, with power listed as 113 hp. The VIN reveals the manufacturer, the model year and the country where the car was built. If the maker codes it, the 11th character also points to the assembly plant.
The decoder stays with the facts stored in the VIN itself. It cannot tell you about accidents, mileage, theft or owners, because that data is not part of the 17 characters. Count the characters on the car Renault 12: a VIN has exactly 17 and never contains I, O or Q. Then check that the 10th character matches the stated model year.
1969 - 1980
Production years
50 - 113 hp
Power
2
Body styles
2
Versions
Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.
| Version | Years | Body | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renault 12 | 1969 - 1980 | Sedan | 50 - 113 hp |
| Renault 12 Variable | 1970 - 1980 | Wagon | 50 - 60 hp |
On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.
On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.
Printed in the vehicle registration or title.
Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.
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.
Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.
Our data lists model years 1969 - 1980 across 2 versions of the Renault 12. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.
2 versions, in 2 body styles, with power up to 113 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.
Use the number from the dashboard under the windshield or from the driver door frame, and check it against the registration document before entering all 17 characters in the decoder.
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.
Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.