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Skoda VIN Decoder

Confirm any Skoda’s original details with our Skoda VIN decoder—reveal specs, engine, trim, transmission, and more with a simple check. Get a full car check to uncover past records in seconds.

What is a Skoda VIN decoder?

A Skoda VIN decoder is a tool that reads the special 17-digit number found on every Skoda car. This number, called a VIN, tells you the car’s model, engine type, trim level, and where it was made.

You can also use it to check the car’s history, like past records or repairs. It’s very helpful when buying or selling a used Skoda.

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What Does a Skoda VIN Code Tell You?

Skoda VIN decoder breakdown showing the structure of a VIN number with manufacturer, engine, model, and vehicle details.

A 17-digit Skoda VIN is a special code that makes it different from every other car, and it contains detailed information about the vehicle. Note that, the letters I, O, and Q are not used in VINs because they look too much like the numbers 1 and 0.

The VIN is divided into three structures

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI): Characters 1 to 3

This identifies the country where it was manufactured.

  • Skoda cars from the Czech Republic use VINs that start with TMB.
  • Cars made in India often start with MA to ME.
  • Japan uses VINs starting with J.
  • China uses L at the beginning.
  • In North America, VINs start with numbers: 1 for the USA, 2 for Canada.
  • In Europe, VINs start with letters from S to Z.

Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS): Characters 4 to 9

The 4th to 9th characters in a Skoda VIN are called the vehicle descriptor section. This part tells you more details about the car, like the model, engine, and body type. Car makers can choose how to set this up.

Skoda uses this section to show:

  • Body style (like hatchback or estate)
  • Engine type and power
  • Safety features (like airbags)
  • The type of drive (like front-wheel drive)
  • A security code in the 9th spot to help check if the VIN is real

For Skoda Enyaq electric cars, the 5th character in the VIN shows how powerful the car is:

  • A = 109 kW
  • B = 132 kW
  • C = 150 kW
  • The type of drive (like front-wheel drive)
  • F = 220 kW

Here’s an example VIN: TMBJR8NX*PYxxxx (for a Skoda Octavia Combi with a 1.5 TSI engine):

  • J = estate car, left-hand drive, front-wheel drive
  • R = 1.5 TSI engine with 110 kW
  • 8 = 8 airbags (2 front, 4 side, 2 head)
  • NX = model is an Octavia
  • * = a special code that helps confirm the VIN is real
  • P = model year 2023
  • Y = made in Mladá Boleslav factory

For electric cars, there’s no single symbol that says “electric,” but a combination of letters in the 5th, 7th, and 8th spots can tell you it is. The 9th digit is the check digit or security code, and it’s used to verify the Skoda VIN is authentic and not just randomly invented.

Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS): Characters 10 to 17

The last part of the VIN, from positions 10 to 17, is called the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS). This part is unique to each car and helps tell it apart from all others.

Skoda uses a system based on the American style of VINs. Here’s how it works:

  • The 10th character shows the model year of the car (not always the same as the year it was built). This 10th character cannot be repeated for 30 years to avoid confusion. The possible model years are presented in the VIN to year chart below:

Code/Year

  • A 1980
  • B 1981
  • C 1982
  • D 1983
  • E 1984
  • F 1985
  • G 1986
  • H 1987
  • J 1988
  • K  1989

Code/Year

  • L 1990
  • M 1991
  • N 1992
  • P 1993
  • R 1994
  • S 1995
  • T 1996
  • V 1997
  • W 1998
  • X 1999

Code/Year

  • Y 2000
  • 1 2001
  • 2 2002
  • 3 2003
  • 4 2004
  • 5 2005
  • 6 2006
  • 7 2007
  • 8 2008
  • 9 2009

Code/Year

  • A 2010
  • B 2011
  • C 2012
  • D 2013
  • E 2014
  • F 2015
  • G 2016
  • H 2017
  • J 2018
  • K 2019

Code/Year

  • L 2020
  • M 2021
  • N 2022
  • P 2023
  • R 2024
  • S 2025
  • T 2026
  • V 2027
  • W 2028
  • X 2029

Code/Year

  • A 1980
  • B 1981
  • C 1982
  • D 1983
  • E 1984
  • F 1985
  • G 1986
  • H 1987
  • J 1988
  • K  1989
  • L 1990
  • M 1991
  • N 1992
  • P 1993
  • R 1994
  • S 1995
  • T 1996
  • V 1997
  • W 1998
  • X 1999
  • Y 2000
  • 1 2001
  • 2 2002
  • 3 2003
  • 4 2004

Code/Year

  • 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
  • M 2021
  • N 2022
  • P 2023
  • R 2024
  • S 2025
  • T 2026
  • V 2027
  • W 2028
  • X 2029

The 11th character shows the factory where the car was made:

  • Numbers 0 to 4 = one of the Škoda plants in Mladá Boleslav.
  • Numbers 5 to 9 = the plant in Kvasiny.
  • Sometimes, letters can also be used instead of numbers.

This part of the VIN helps you know exactly when and where the car was made.

  • The 12th to 17th Characters make up the unique sequential number (serial number) of the Skoda. This number is the production number when the car was rolled out of the factory.

The eleventh character shows the vehicle’s assembly or manufacturing plant.  The locations are represented with these characters:

  • A, F, and K = Munich, Germany
  • B, C, D, G = Dingolfing, Germany
  • E, J, P = Regensburg, Germany
  • L = Greer, South Carolina, United States

How to Get a Skoda VIN Number Check?

Follow these easy steps to check any Skoda VIN code with our fast and reliable Skoda VIN Decoder:

Fact 1

Enter the VIN

Input the 17-character VIN, your email address, and your phone number into the form above.

Fact 2

Click “Decode VIN”

Submit details to initiate the decoding process.

Fact 3

View Specifications

Instantly access the car’s make, model, body type, and other key details.

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Locating the VIN Number on a Skoda

Focus on the following places to find your Skoda VIN number:

  1. On the driver’s dashboard, look at the corner where the dashboard meets the windshield.
  2. On a sticker by the driver’s side door pillar.
  3. Check various engine compartments, such as the firewall, radiator pillar, or inner fender. 
  4. Find the VIN on the vehicle’s registration (V5C logbook), the owner’s manual, or other paperwork.
Skoda VIN decoder showing locations on a Skoda vehicle to find the VIN on the dashboard, door pillar, and engine area.

Why Get a Skoda Car Check Report?

The excitement of changing your ride may disappear if you end up buying a car with serious hidden issues. Here are a few out of many reasons why you should get a car history report:

Write-Off Check:

Tells you if the car was written off by an insurance company after an accident. Some write-offs can be unsafe, even if they look fine.

Outstanding Finance Check:

Shows if the car still has unpaid finance or loans on it. You could lose the car if the debt isn’t cleared.

Verify MOT History:

Gives a record of all past MOT tests, including failures. It helps you see how well the car has been looked after.

Detect Mileage Discrepancy:

Checks if the mileage has been changed or rolled back. Fake mileage can hide how much the car was really used.

Confirm V5C Logbook Details:

See if the car’s V5C logbook details match official records. Fake or missing logbooks can be a sign of stolen cars.

Vehicle Performance:

Shows how the car performs in terms of speed and power. Important for comparing cars or finding one that suits your needs.

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Free VIN Decoding Vs. Full Car Check Report

We offer free VIN decoding and a detailed, paid full car check if you buy a used car. Both tools are reliable, depending on your needs.

Free VIN Decoding

Our free Skoda VIN decoder provides basic car specifications, such as model, year, engine type, trim, and more, best for quick VIN checks when researching a lot of cars. For EV models, you can also verify battery type, electric motor, driving range, and more.

See below for what our free VIN decoder provides.

Year

Body style

Colour

Gears

Make

Trim level

Engine size

Fuel type

Model

Transmission

Engine cylinders

Displacement

Vehicle type

Vehicle class

Engine specs

Emission standard

Number of doors

Number of seats

Displacement

Emissions

Full Car Check Service

Get a complete picture of your Skoda’s history, including insurance write-off, MOT records, theft status, outstanding finance, and more. Our full car check report reveals the following:

 

High-risk records

Written-off check

Stolen records

Outstanding finance

Mileage history

Scrapped records

Auction history

Plate change history

MOT history

Ownership records

Logbook checks

Colour change history

Tax Status

Imported checks

Exported checks

Vehicle Registration

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Interesting Facts About Skoda Vehicles

  • In 2024, Skoda achieved a record UK market share of 4.0%, up from 3.7% in 2023.
  • Skoda registered 78,601 cars in the UK in 2024, a 12.3% increase from 70,024 in 2023.
  • The Skoda Karoq was the brand’s best-seller in 2024, with 14,648 units registered.
  • Skoda vehicles have a low crime rate, with 103 offences per 10,000 registered vehicles, 40.3% better than the national average.
  • The Skoda Octavia had the highest number of thefts among Skoda models, with 8 thefts per 10,000 vehicles.
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Tax Check

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Verify if the car is flagged as stolen in databases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VIN is usually stamped on the car’s body inside the engine area, often on the right side, on a part that doesn’t get changed easily.

You can also find it in other places on the car- it’s clearly shown on a small plate at the front left, just under the windscreen.

Skoda and Volkswagen are quite similar because they are owned by the same company, the Volkswagen Group. They also use many of the same parts and technology in their cars.

Yes. Use our free UK VIN decoder to find detailed information about any Skoda, including the original vehicle specifications, engine, trim, transmission, and more.