Decode any Geely VIN free in seconds. Enter the 17-character vehicle identification number from your Geely into the decoder above and get the model, year, engine family, trim, factory options, plant code, and recall status — instantly, with no sign-up and no credit card.

This page is the Geely VIN hub. Below you’ll find Geely-specific WMI codes, the brand’s plant codes, a position-by-position guide to reading a Geely VIN, where to find the VIN on your Geely, and direct links to the Geely VIN decoders for individual models.

About Geely

Geely Auto was founded in 1986 as a refrigerator-parts manufacturer and pivoted to motorcycles in 1994 and cars in 1997 — making it one of China’s first private automakers. Geely’s transformation into a global player began in 2010 with the surprise acquisition of Volvo Cars from Ford, followed by stakes in Lotus, Proton, Smart (50%), Mercedes-Benz (parent Daimler AG, 9.7%), and full ownership of London EV Company.

Geely’s own-brand lineup includes the Boyue / Coolray / Atlas SUVs, the Emgrand and Preface sedans, and the Galaxy series. The Lynk & Co joint venture builds models on the CMA platform shared with Volvo. China-built Geely vehicles start with L. WMI L6T is the standard Geely passenger-car identifier.

Geely WMI codes (positions 1–3)

The first three characters of your VIN — the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) — tell you who built the vehicle and where. The WMI is assigned by SAE International on behalf of ISO. Here are the WMIs you’ll encounter on Geely vehicles:

If your Geely VIN begins with any of the codes above, it’s a genuine Geely. A Geely VIN starting with an unlisted WMI may indicate a rebadge, a regional partner build, or a counterfeit — decode the full VIN with the tool above to confirm.

How to read a Geely VIN — position by position

Every Geely VIN built since 2003 uses the ISO 3779 17-character standard. The 17 characters split into three blocks:

Here is what each position means specifically on a Geely:

Positions 1–3: World Manufacturer Identifier

See the WMI table above. The country code at position 1 tells you where the vehicle was assembled — not where Geely is headquartered. A Geely assembled outside China (Hangzhou, Ningbo) carries the country code of the assembly plant.

Positions 4–8: Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)

Geely VDS encodes the platform (BMA, CMA, SPA-evolved for Lynk & Co premium, SEA for Geely electric), body style, motor / engine type (3- or 4-cylinder turbo, BEV motor), and trim grade. CMA platform models share VDS conventions with Volvo XC40 / XC60.

Position 9: Check digit

The check digit is the most important single character in any VIN. It is calculated from the other 16 characters using a fixed weighting table and modulo-11 math. If even one character of a Geely VIN is mistyped, the check digit will not match — and any compliant decoder, DMV, or insurance system will flag the VIN as invalid.

Position 10: Model year

The 10th character maps to a model year on a 30-year cycle. Skim the chart below to translate yours:

The letters I, O, and Q are never used in any VIN — including Geely — because they look too similar to the digits 1 and 0.

Position 11: Assembly plant

The single character at position 11 identifies the specific factory. Common Geely plant codes: H = Hangzhou, N = Ningbo, C = Chengdu, L = Lanzhou, S = Shanghai.

Positions 12–17: Serial number

The final six characters are the production sequence number stamped on your specific Geely as it rolled off the line. Combined with the previous 11 characters, this makes every Geely VIN globally unique.

Where to find the VIN on a Geely

You can find your Geely VIN in several places. The lower-left windshield and the door jamb are the easiest to read; the others are useful when one of those labels has been damaged or replaced.

• Lower-left windshield
• Driver-side door jamb sticker
• Engine bay firewall
• Vehicle registration certificate (PRC) and EV battery passport (BEV / PHEV)

If your Geely is older and built before 2003, the chassis number is shorter than 17 characters and follows a Geely-specific format. For pre-2003 vehicles, use our classic car VIN decoder guide.

Check Geely recalls and safety information

Open and historic recalls on Geely vehicles are tracked by national transport authorities. The fastest way to check a specific Geely:

1. Decode the VIN with the tool above to confirm the model and model year
2. Cross-reference the 17-character VIN with the SAMR (China) and importing-country authorities
3. Review any open safety actions and contact your nearest Geely authorised service centre for free repair

Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.

Frequently asked questions

How do I decode my Geely VIN?

Type the 17-character VIN from your Geely’s windshield, driver-side door jamb, or vehicle title into the decoder at the top of this page. Results return in seconds and include make, model, model year, body style, engine family, transmission, plant of origin, and open NHTSA recalls. No registration is required.

Where is the VIN on my Geely?

The two easiest spots are the lower-left corner of the windshield (visible from outside the car) and the driver-side door jamb sticker. Both locations are required by federal labelling regulation on every road-going Geely sold in North America and the EU.

Is the Geely VIN decoder free?

Yes. VinDecoderPlus decodes every Geely VIN free of charge with no sign-up or credit card. Full vehicle history reports — including ownership records, accident history, and odometer history — are available as an optional paid upgrade.

What does the VIN tell me about my Geely?

A VIN decode confirms the original factory configuration of your Geely: model, year, body style, engine, transmission, trim level, factory options, country and plant of origin, and any recall actions issued against that VIN. It does not record colour (which is on the build sheet), current mileage, accident history, or ownership chain — for those, you need a paid vehicle history report.

Can a Geely VIN be faked?

The 17 characters themselves can be retyped, but the check digit at position 9 makes silent tampering nearly impossible — any single-character change breaks the math. Geely VIN plates are tamper-resistant by federal standard. If you suspect a cloned VIN, our guide how to check if a car is stolen by VIN walks through the next steps.

Decode any Geely VIN free

Type your 17-character Geely VIN into the decoder at the top of this page and get a full breakdown instantly. To learn more about VIN structure in general, see our guides:

• How to read a VIN number
• What every character in a VIN means
• Classic car VIN decoder (pre-1981)
• VIN decoder vs. vehicle history report