Renault Koleos VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Renault Koleos 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 Renault Koleos

This page decodes the VIN of the car Renault Koleos. Enter the full 17-character code and the decoder names the manufacturer, the model year and the producing country. We have versions in our data for the model Renault Koleos: 5. They span 2008 - 2023, come in the body styles SUV and show a power of 190 hp. 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. Look at the VIN of the car Renault Koleos in more than one place. The number on the dashboard and the one on the door frame should agree with each other and with the paperwork.

Renault Koleos versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Renault Koleos2008 - 2011SUV150 - 173 hp
Renault Koleos (Phase II)2011 - 2013SUV150 - 175 hp
Renault Koleos (Phase III)2013 - 2016SUV150 - 173 hp
Renault Koleos II2016 - 2019SUV130 - 175 hp
Renault Koleos II (Phase II, 2019)2019 - 2023SUV150 - 190 hp

Model year characters for the Renault Koleos

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Renault Koleos, with model years 2008 - 2023 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M
  • 2022N
  • 2023P

What the VIN reveals about a Renault Koleos

  • The manufacturer and brand (Renault)
  • 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 Renault Koleos

  • 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 Renault Koleos 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 Renault Koleos built?

Our data lists model years 2008 - 2023 across 5 versions of the Renault Koleos. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Renault Koleos?

It is the 10th character. For the Renault Koleos the characters to expect are 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021), N (2022), P (2023).

How many versions of the Renault Koleos are in your data?

5 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 190 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where is the VIN located on the car Renault Koleos?

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 Renault Koleos?

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.

Can I decode a VIN of the model Renault Koleos without an account?

Yes. The decoder is free and open to everyone, so no account, login or registration is required.