Renault Scenic VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Renault Scenic 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.

02

Enter it above

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

03

Read the result

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

About the Renault Scenic

Type in the 17 characters of a Renault Scenic VIN and the decoder returns the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture. It is free and needs no registration. Our data for the Scenic covers model years 1999 to 2023, lists the SUV body style, and shows power from 64 to 165 hp across 19 versions, from Renault Scenic I (Phase II) and Renault Scenic II (Phase I) to Renault Grand Scenic IV (Phase II) and Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric V.

A VIN does not hold accidents, mileage, theft or previous owners, so the decoder cannot report any of that, and that kind of history comes from a paid vehicle history report. When you are looking at a car, check that the VIN on the vehicle matches the registration papers and that the decoded model year fits the age the seller claims.

Renault Scenic versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Renault Scenic I (Phase II)1999 - 2003-64 - 140 hp
Renault Scenic I RX2000 - 2003-98 - 140 hp
Renault Scenic II (Phase I)2003 - 2006-82 - 163 hp
Renault Grand Scenic II (Phase I)2004 - 2006-106 - 163 hp
Renault Grand Scenic II (Phase II)2006 - 2009-103 - 163 hp
Renault Scenic II (Phase II)2006 - 2009-98 - 135 hp
Renault Grand Scenic III (Phase I)2009 - 2011-110 - 160 hp
Renault Scenic III (Phase I)2009 - 2011-110 - 160 hp
Renault Grand Scenic III (Phase II, collection 2012)2012 - 2013-130 hp
Renault Scenic III (Phase II, collection 2012)2012 - 2013-110 hp
Renault Grand Scenic III (Phase III)2013 - 2016-110 - 160 hp
Renault Scenic III (Phase III)2013 - 2016-110 - 165 hp
Renault Scenic III XMOD2013 - 2016SUV110 - 132 hp
Renault Grand Scenic IV (Phase I)2016 - 2020-110 - 160 hp
Renault Scenic IV (Phase I)2016 - 2020-95 - 160 hp
Renault Grand Scenic IV (Phase II)2020 - 2023-115 - 158 hp
Renault Scenic IV (Phase II)2020 - 2022-115 - 158 hp
Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric V2023SUV-
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Model year characters for the Renault Scenic

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Renault Scenic, with model years 1999 - 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.

  • 2000Y
  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M
  • 2022N
  • 2023P

What the VIN reveals about a Renault Scenic

  • 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 Scenic

  • 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 Scenic 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 Scenic built?

Our data lists model years 1999 - 2023 across 19 versions of the Renault Scenic. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

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

It is the 10th character. For the Renault Scenic the characters to expect are Y (2000), 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 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).

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

19 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 165 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I tell which Renault Scenic version a car is from its VIN?

The decoder gives you the model year from the 10th character, which you can set against the years in our data (1999 to 2023). It does not name the version, so compare that year with the version name and details in the registration documents, for example Renault Scenic II (Phase II) or Renault Grand Scenic III (Phase III).

What should I compare between the VIN plate and the documents?

Make sure all 17 characters are identical on the plate, on the car and in the registration papers, with no I, O or Q, since those letters are never used in a VIN. Then check that the decoded manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture agree with what the papers and the seller say.

What will the decoder not tell me about a Renault Scenic?

It reads only the VIN, so it shows no accidents, mileage, theft or owners. It also does not state the power output of a particular car, even though our data for the model spans 64 to 165 hp.