Vauxhall Carlton Mk VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Vauxhall Carlton Mk 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 Vauxhall Carlton Mk

Start by typing the VIN of your car Vauxhall Carlton Mk into the box; the decoder reads the code and reports the maker, the model year and the country of origin. For the car Vauxhall Carlton Mk we list the production years 1978 - 1994, 4 versions in total, the body styles Sedan, Estate and a power figure of 377 hp. A VIN tells you the maker, the model year and the country of manufacture. Where the plant is coded in the 11th character, that can be read as well.

Past damage, odometer values, theft records and the number of owners are not part of a VIN, so no decoder can read them from the code alone. A separate history check is needed for that. A quick test for the model Vauxhall Carlton Mk: 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.

Vauxhall Carlton Mk versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Vauxhall Carlton Mk II1978 - 1986Sedan71 - 115 hp
Vauxhall Carlton Mk II Estate (facelift 1982)1982 - 1986Estate71 - 115 hp
Vauxhall Carlton Mk III1986 - 1994Sedan73 - 377 hp
Vauxhall Carlton Mk III Estate1986 - 1994Estate73 - 200 hp

What the VIN reveals about a Vauxhall Carlton Mk

  • The manufacturer and brand (Vauxhall)
  • 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 Vauxhall Carlton Mk

  • 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 Vauxhall Carlton Mk 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 Vauxhall Carlton Mk built?

Our data lists model years 1978 - 1994 across 4 versions of the Vauxhall Carlton Mk. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

How many versions of the Vauxhall Carlton Mk are in your data?

4 versions, in 2 body styles, with power up to 377 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I find the VIN on the model Vauxhall Carlton Mk?

Look at the base of the windshield on the driver's side, where the VIN is visible from outside the car. It is also printed on the door frame of the driver's door and in the registration document.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Vauxhall Carlton Mk?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Do I have to pay to decode the VIN of a car Vauxhall Carlton Mk?

No. The VIN decoder is free to use and needs no registration or account.