Renault Megane VIN Decoder

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

Enter the 17-character VIN of a Renault Megane and the free decoder reads the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture from it. No registration is needed. Our data for the Megane covers 38 versions, model years from 1996 to the present, body styles from Hatchback, Sedan and Wagon to Coupe, Cabriolet and Convertible, and power from 64 to 300 hp.

A VIN does not record accidents, mileage, theft or previous owners, so the decoder cannot show them. On a car you are looking at, compare the decoded year and country with the registration papers and the seller's description, and check that the body style and power match what the documents say.

Renault Megane versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Renault Megane I (BA)1996 - 1999Hatchback64 - 114 hp
Renault Megane I Classic (LA)1996 - 1999Sedan64 - 114 hp
Renault Megane I Coach (DA)1996 - 1999-90 - 147 hp
Renault Megane Scenic1996 - 1999-75 - 109 hp
Renault Megane I Cabriolet (EA)1997 - 1999Cabriolet90 - 147 hp
Renault Megane I (Phase II, 1999)1999 - 2003Hatchback75 - 116 hp
Renault Megane I Cabriolet (Phase II, 1999)1999 - 2003Cabriolet95 - 140 hp
Renault Megane I Classic (Phase II, 1999)1999 - 2003Sedan75 - 116 hp
Renault Megane I Coach (Phase II, 1999)1999 - 2002-95 - 147 hp
Renault Megane I Grandtour (Phase II, 1999)1999 - 2003Wagon64 - 116 hp
Renault Megane II2002 - 2006Hatchback82 - 224 hp
Renault Megane II Coupe2002 - 2006Coupe82 - 224 hp
Renault Megane II CC2003 - 2005Convertible113 - 163 hp
Renault Megane II Classic2003 - 2005Sedan82 - 135 hp
Renault Megane II Grandtour2003 - 2005Wagon82 - 135 hp
Renault Megane II (Phase II, 2006)2006 - 2008Hatchback86 - 224 hp
Renault Megane II CC (Phase II, 2006)2006 - 2010Convertible103 - 163 hp
Renault Megane II Classic (Phase II, 2006)2006 - 2008Sedan112 - 150 hp
Renault Megane II Coupe (Phase II, 2006)2006 - 2008Coupe86 - 230 hp
Renault Megane II Grandtour (Phase II, 2006)2006 - 2009Wagon86 - 150 hp
Renault Megane III2008 - 2012Hatchback90 - 180 hp
Renault Megane III Coupe2008 - 2012Coupe90 - 265 hp
Renault Megane III Grandtour2009 - 2012Wagon90 - 180 hp
Renault Megane III CC2010 - 2014Convertible110 - 180 hp
Renault Megane Coupe Monaco GP2011 - 2012Coupe130 hp
Renault Megane III (Phase II, 2012)2012 - 2013Hatchback90 - 180 hp
Renault Megane III Coupe (Phase II, 2012)2012 - 2013Coupe90 - 265 hp
Renault Megane III Grandtour (Phase II, 2012)2012 - 2013Wagon90 - 220 hp
Renault Megane III (Phase III, 2014)2014 - 2015Hatchback95 - 220 hp
Renault Megane III CC (Phase III, 2014)2014 - 2016Coupe110 - 140 hp
Renault Megane III Coupe (Phase III, 2014)2014 - 2016Coupe95 - 273 hp
Renault Megane III Grandtour (Phase III, 2014)2014 - 2016Wagon95 - 220 hp
Renault Megane IV2016 - 2020Hatchback90 - 300 hp
Renault Megane IV Grandtour2016 - 2020Wagon90 - 205 hp
Renault Megane IV Sedan2016 - 2020Sedan90 - 140 hp
Renault Megane IV (Phase II, 2020)2020 - presentHatchback115 - 300 hp
Renault Megane IV (Phase II, 2020) Grandtour2020 - presentWagon92 - 160 hp
Renault Megane IV (Phase II, 2020) Sedan2020 - 2021Sedan115 - 140 hp

Model year characters for the Renault Megane

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Renault Megane, with model years 1996 - present 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
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M
  • 2022N
  • 2023P
  • 2024R
  • 2025S
  • 2026T

What the VIN reveals about a Renault Megane

  • 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 Megane

  • 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 Megane 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 Megane built?

Our data lists model years 1996 - present across 38 versions of the Renault Megane. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

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

It is the 10th character. For the Renault Megane 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), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021), N (2022), P (2023), R (2024), S (2025), T (2026).

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

38 versions, in 6 body styles, with power up to 300 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I confirm which Renault Megane version a car is from its VIN?

The decoder gives you the model year and country of manufacture, which narrows the field. Then compare that with the version names in our data, such as Renault Megane I Coach (DA), Renault Megane I Classic (Phase II, 1999) or Renault Megane II CC, and with what the registration document states.

What should I compare between the VIN on the car and the documents?

Check that all 17 characters are identical in both places, with no letter or digit swapped. The model year and country the decoder reports should also fit the paperwork, and the body style and power in the documents should fit the car in front of you.

What will the VIN decoder not tell me about a Renault Megane?

It will not show accidents, mileage, theft or owners, because none of that is stored in a VIN. That information comes from a paid vehicle history report, which is separate from the free decoder.