Renault Twingo VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Renault Twingo 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 Twingo

Enter the 17-character VIN of the car Renault Twingo into the free decoder and it tells you the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture. For the car Renault Twingo we list the production years 1993 - 2020, 6 versions in total, the body styles Hatchback and a power figure of 133 hp. The decoder reads the world manufacturer identifier in characters 1 to 3, the model year in character 10 and the plant in character 11 where one is coded.

If you want to know about previous accidents, the real mileage, theft or earlier owners, decode the VIN first and then order a paid vehicle history report. A quick test for the model Renault Twingo: the 10th character encodes the model year, so it should fit the year the seller states. Also remember that I, O and Q never occur in a genuine VIN.

Renault Twingo versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Renault Twingo I1993 - 2008Hatchback55 - 75 hp
Renault Twingo II2007 - 2011Hatchback58 - 133 hp
Renault Twingo II (facelift 2011)2011 - 2014Hatchback75 - 133 hp
Renault Twingo III2014 - 2018Hatchback70 - 110 hp
Renault Twingo III (facelift 2019)2019 - 2020Hatchback65 - 92 hp
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Model year characters for the Renault Twingo

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Renault Twingo, with model years 1993 - 2020 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1997V
  • 1998W
  • 1999X
  • 2000Y
  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L

What the VIN reveals about a Renault Twingo

  • 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 Twingo

  • 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 Twingo 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 Twingo built?

Our data lists model years 1993 - 2020 across 6 versions of the Renault Twingo. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

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

It is the 10th character. For the Renault Twingo the characters to expect are V (1997), W (1998), X (1999), 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).

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

6 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 133 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I find the VIN of the model Renault Twingo?

Check the registration document first, as the VIN is printed there. On the vehicle itself, look at the dashboard under the windshield on the driver's side or at the driver door frame.

Can I see the mileage of a car Renault Twingo by decoding the VIN?

No, mileage is not encoded in a VIN. The decoder cannot show it, nor can it show theft entries or owners. Those details require a paid vehicle history report.

What does it cost to decode the VIN of a car Renault Twingo?

Nothing. Decoding is free and there is no sign-up. You pay only if you decide to order a vehicle history report.