Precision data for Peugeot 308 owners
Check a Peugeot 308 vehicle's history, specs, mileage records, accident history, title status, recalls, and more using the VIN.
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The 308 has been Peugeot's compact family car since 2007, when it replaced the 307, and the second generation was named European Car of the Year 2014. Across three generations it has been offered as a hatchback and SW estate — plus the 308 CC coupé-cabriolet and the 308 GTi — with engines ranging from Prince-family turbos to PureTech three-cylinders and plug-in hybrids. A VIN check on a used 308 brings together the accident, ownership, mileage, and recall history that a tidy family car won't reveal on its own.
What you can check
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character code that serves as your Peugeot 308's fingerprint. Checking your VIN provides crucial information about:
Your 308's VIN can be located in several places:
Most 308 VINs start with VF3, Peugeot's manufacturer code. Because the 308 spans three generations with very different engines, decoding the VIN to confirm the exact generation, body style, and engine is the first step — it tells you which of the issues below apply to the car you're looking at.
Every Peugeot 308 carries a unique 17-character VIN. Here's what each part of the number means — select any section to see the details for your Peugeot 308.
Characters 1–3
The first three characters identify who built the vehicle and where.
Characters 4–8
Characters 4–8 hold manufacturer-specific details about the vehicle itself.
Character 9
The 9th character helps confirm the VIN is valid.
Character 10
The 10th character indicates the vehicle's model year.
Character 11
The 11th character identifies the factory where the vehicle was assembled.
Characters 12–17
The last six characters are usually the vehicle's unique serial number.
Our comprehensive Peugeot 308 VIN check provides:
Each 308 generation has its own engine-related weak points worth checking:
To decode each character of the number, use our free VIN decoder, and for the full history run a VIN check. Before buying, read our guide on how to detect odometer rollback. For the SUV built on the same platform, see the Peugeot 3008; for the 308's predecessor, the Peugeot 307. Every model is listed on our Peugeot VIN check page.
Enter your Peugeot 308 VIN above to access your comprehensive vehicle report.
Get your comprehensive vehicle history report in minutes with these simple steps.
Simply enter the 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) from your car.
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View complete vehicle history including accidents, title status, and more.
How can I tell which generation a 308 is?
The first generation was built from 2007 to 2013, the second from 2013 to 2021, and the third since 2021. Decoding the VIN confirms the model year and version, which tells you which engines and known issues apply.
Does the 308 GTi need extra checks?
Yes — performance models are often driven hard, so pay close attention to the accident history, service records, and wear on the brakes, tyres, and clutch.
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