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Vauxhall paint code by VIN
Enter your Vauxhall's 17-character VIN and we'll find the car, its colour and its factory paint code — free. Handy after a private plate change, or when the label has worn off.
Check it's a Vauxhall VIN
| Starts with | Built by |
|---|---|
| W0L | Vauxhall and Opel, GM era |
| W0V | Vauxhall and Opel, newer models |
| VXK | Vauxhall built on Stellantis platforms — e.g. the latest Corsa |
The 10th character is the model year and the last six are the car's own serial number. What every VIN character means →
VIN and paint code on a Vauxhall
On most Vauxhalls the paint code is under the bonnet, not with the VIN — searching by VIN saves opening it.
- Under the bonnet, on the front slam panel or inner wing
- On the door pillar on some models
- In the boot floor on some older models
Vauxhall paint code by VIN — questions
Can I find my Vauxhall paint code by VIN?
Yes. Enter the 17-character VIN above. We match it to the Vauxhall’s records and show its colour and paint code — free, no sign-up.
Is the paint code part of the Vauxhall VIN?
No. The VIN identifies the car — maker, model, year and factory — while the paint code is recorded against the car. On most Vauxhalls the paint code is under the bonnet, not with the VIN — searching by VIN saves opening it.
How do I know it’s a Vauxhall VIN?
Look at the first three characters: W0L, W0V, VXK are Vauxhall’s manufacturer codes. A different start usually means a different maker, or a mistyped character.
Where is the VIN on a Vauxhall?
At the bottom of the windscreen on the passenger side, on the label in the driver’s door frame, and on the V5C logbook.
Where is the paint code on a Vauxhall?
Under the bonnet, on the front slam panel or inner wing. It looks like this: two or three characters, sometimes with a Z prefix (for example Z20R).
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