Checking the history of Skoda vehicles using the VIN decoder. The key to safe shopping!

What is SKODA VIN?

Like many other manufacturers, each Skoda car uses a unique 17-character alphanumeric identification number to identify each individual car. This number is a personal number and tracks the car from the time it leaves the factory to the car scrap.

This code is printed on a small plate where other basic data about the vehicle can be found next to it. Based on clear standards set back in 1980, you can identify the vehicle manually, but it is much easier to use our digital Skoda VIN decoder.

What does the SKODA VIN decoder include?

Each VIN number consists of three sections: a global manufacturer identification, a vehicle descriptor and a vehicle identifier that hide details about each individual Skoda car.

Skoda chassis number gives us the following information:

Characters from 1 to 3 indicate the country where the car is produced, the manufacturer and the geographical location of the factory.

Depending on the manufacturer's country, i.e. the place where the SKODA factory is located, as well as the body type, this code has the following values:

WMI	Country
MEX	Skoda Auto India
TMB	Skoda Auto Czech Republic
TMP	Skoda Ostrov
Y6U	Skoda Auto Ukraine

If the VIN number starts with the letter T, the vehicle was manufactured in the Czech Republic. In addition, Skoda is produced in India and Ukraine.

Characters from 4 to 6 refer to the model, engine, and safety systems in the vehicle, such as front or side airbags.

Characters from 7 to 8 indicate the vehicle model, Octavia, Scala, Fabia.

Character 9 is a security digit and indicates the validity of the VIN number.

Character 10 indicates the year of manufacture. So if this mark is "R", the car was manufactured in 2024.

Character 11 indicates the factory where the vehicle is assembled.

Characters 12 to 17 are the vehicle's serial number. These characters are always numbers.

Where can I find the SKODA chassis number?

The Skoda VIN number can be found in several locations in the car:

1. Under the windshield on the right side or in the engine compartment of the vehicle.
2. Next to the front door or on the pillar of the body
3. Technical specification of the vehicle

Skoda VIN number is usually in the form: TMBHE61Z0D2132464

Which SKODA models can be checked using the VIN decoder?

Skoda Works was founded in 1859 by the Czech engineer Emil Skoda and was engaged in the production of weapons. Skoda Auto is a car manufacturer, founded in 1925 in Mladá Boleslav in the Czech Republic, as the successor of the Laurin & Klement company. The company was state owned until 1991 when it was bought by Volkswagen.

The application of the VIN number in the automotive industry has been widely used for vehicle identification since the 1980s.

Models that can be checked using our free SKODA chassis number decoder are:

Small vehicles: Citigo

Compact models: Felicia, Fabia, Roomster, Scala, Slavia

Limousines and station wagons: Rapid, Octavia, Superb

SUV: Yeti, Kodiaq, Karoq, Kamiq, Kushaq

Electro: Enyaq iV

How do I check the history of a SKODA using the VIN number?

A SKODA background check is a useful tool to protect you from potential scams when buying a used car. Decoding the chassis number will give you valuable information:

Is your car's mileage fake? Mileage manipulations are very common. It's a good idea to check before buying whether the odometer has been tampered with.

It is good to know if the car is wanted in a country as a stolen vehicle? This information is available in our report, in order to whiten the purchase of an illegal vehicle.

Does the car have manufacturing defects and recalls? Often manufacturers issue safety measures that indicate that something is wrong with the car and a re-inspection and service is required.

Is this vehicle expensive? Our algorithm will very simply give you how much the car you intend to buy is worth so that you pay more than the market price.

Has this car had any traffic accidents? The vehicle history report gives you an insight into all the accidents and damages the car has had in the past.

Skoda cars are very popular, from the smallest models such as the Fabia to the luxurious Superb or SUV Karoq. That's why these vehicles are often used as official or commercial vehicles, so they can be affected by various events. So use our decoder to check used cars to avoid buying a "cat in the bag".

How to create a used vehicle history report by chassis number (VIN)?

All you need to do is enter the 17-digit VIN number in the "Enter VIN" field and click the Search button. After a few seconds, VIN Decoder will provide a free VIN check and some basic information. This info should be enough to check whether the VIN is valid or not.

To create a complete report about the vehicle, such as mileage records, odometer fraud, estimate mileage, accidents and damages, theft check, market value, and previous images, you should download a VinCheckExpert vehicle history report.

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