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Registration document
Shown on the vehicle registration certificate.
How the service works
How does Auto-Passeport work?
From entering the VIN to receiving your report, here's how we reliably and transparently reconstruct a vehicle's history.
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WMIManufacturer
RFB001
VDSVehicle attributes
64077098
VISSerial number
- 17 characters decoded
- 4 simple steps
- 0 sign-up required
- PDF clear report to keep
Step by step
From VIN to complete report
Four simple steps, no sign-up, to a clear vehicle history.
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1. Locate the vehicle's VIN
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code that identifies every vehicle worldwide. In France it appears in field E of the registration document. It is also stamped on the vehicle itself: at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the front door frame, or under the bonnet depending on the model.
Tip Take a photo of the registration document to avoid typing errors.
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2. Enter the VIN in the form
Enter the 17 characters with no spaces. Our form automatically checks the format (the letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN) to prevent input errors before starting the search.
Tip The letters I, O and Q are automatically rejected.
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3. The VIN is decoded and cross-checked
The 17 characters encode the manufacturer, technical specifications and a unique vehicle identifier. Auto-Passeport cross-references these with available data (accident reports, mileage records, administrative status) to reconstruct as complete a history as possible.
Tip Available information is cross-checked across several sources.
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4. Your PDF report is generated
Within moments, a clearly structured, plain-language report is made available to you. It can be downloaded, printed, or shared with a seller, buyer or garage during an inspection.
Tip The report can be downloaded, printed or shared.
Finding your VIN
Where is the VIN located?
It appears in several places on the vehicle and its documents. Check that it is identical everywhere: that is already a first check.
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Windscreen
At the bottom, driver side, readable from outside.
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Driver door
On the door frame, level with the lock.
A VIN that differs between the documents and the vehicle is a warning sign: do not sign until you know why.
What we cross-check
The data analysed for your report
The VIN is first decoded, then compared with the available information to reconstruct the vehicle's history.
Sample report-
Manufacturer data
Make, model, engine, year and original specifications.
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Mileage records
Mileage recorded during known inspections and services.
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Reported damage
Reported accidents and damage, with dates when known.
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Administrative status
Lien, reported theft or driving restriction, where available.
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Technical inspections
Results and defects found during past inspections.
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Registrations
Number of owners and successive countries of registration.
Who is it for?
A service designed for every situation
Whether you're buying a used car privately, selling your vehicle transparently, or managing a professional fleet, Auto-Passeport adapts to your verification needs.
Buyers
Check a used vehicle before you sign and negotiate on facts.
Get my reportSellers
Reassure buyers with a transparent history right in your listing.
Get my reportProfessionals
Garages and dealers: check trade-ins and vehicles in stock.
ContactFrequently asked questions about the process
The VIN appears on the vehicle's registration document. It is also stamped on the vehicle itself: at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the front door frame, or on the manufacturer's plate under the bonnet.
Auto-Passeport can analyse any vehicle with a valid 17-character VIN, regardless of the country of original registration, subject to data availability for that vehicle.
Once payment is confirmed, the report is automatically generated and sent to you within minutes as a PDF.
Ready to discover a vehicle's history?
Grab the VIN and start your check in a few seconds.