Volkswagen Up! VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Volkswagen Up! 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 Volkswagen Up!

A VIN of the model Volkswagen Up! is 17 characters long, and the free decoder translates it into manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture. Our records for the model Volkswagen Up! run over 2011 - 2020 and include 7 versions in total. They come as Hatchback, with power listed as 115 hp. The VIN reveals the manufacturer, the model year and the country where the car was built. If the maker codes it, the 11th character also points to the assembly plant.

Keep in mind that a decoded VIN says nothing about a vehicle's past: no accidents, no mileage, no theft flags and no owner list are stored in it. Look at the VIN of the car Volkswagen Up! 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.

Volkswagen Up! versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Volkswagen Up!2011 - 2016Hatchback60 - 75 hp
Volkswagen Cross Up!2013 - 2016Hatchback75 hp
Volkswagen e-Up!2013 - 2016Hatchback-
Volkswagen Cross Up! (facelift 2016)2016 - 2019Hatchback75 - 90 hp
Volkswagen e-Up! (facelift 2016)2016 - 2019Hatchback-
Volkswagen Up! (facelift 2016)2016 - 2020Hatchback60 - 115 hp
Volkswagen e-Up! (facelift 2019)2019Hatchback-

Model year characters for the Volkswagen Up!

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Volkswagen Up!, with model years 2011 - 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.

  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L

What the VIN reveals about a Volkswagen Up!

  • The manufacturer and brand (Volkswagen)
  • 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 Volkswagen Up!

  • 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 Volkswagen Up! 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 Volkswagen Up! built?

Our data lists model years 2011 - 2020 across 7 versions of the Volkswagen Up!. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Volkswagen Up!?

It is the 10th character. For the Volkswagen Up! the characters to expect are 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 Volkswagen Up! are in your data?

7 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 115 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I look for the VIN if I want to decode the car Volkswagen Up!?

Use the number from the dashboard under the windshield or from the driver door frame, and check it against the registration document before entering all 17 characters in the decoder.

Does the free decoder show the accident history of the model Volkswagen Up!?

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 Volkswagen Up! without an account?

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