VIN W0L000017J1168497 — Opel OMEGA 1988: auction and damage history

Vehicle history for VIN W0L000017J1168497

Opel OMEGA 1988's history is anchored on VIN W0L000017J1168497. Compare sale dates and mileage with the listing you're currently viewing.

Key metrics for VIN W0L000017J1168497: earliest known event — June 14, 2017; 2 events in the timeline; no auction records in the database yet; no separate damage reports in the projection (this isn't a guarantee of perfect condition).

Current record status: full history collection complete. We recommend cross-checking dates, prices, and photos against primary sources (auction lots and listing pages), and getting an independent inspection before buying.

What does this VIN mean?

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) W0L000017J1168497 is a 17-character vehicle identifier. It splits into three blocks without "inventing" a model decode: WMI (positions 1–3) — W0L; VDS (4–9) — 000017; VIS (10–17) — J1168497. VINTrack doesn't guess at a factory decoder — below is only what's confirmed by the projection data or a well-known WMI.

Per VINTrack data, this vehicle is identified as OPEL, model year 1988. A full factory breakdown of every VIN position depends on manufacturer tables; we only show confirmed fields.

What to watch for before buying?

VINTrack's risk score for this VIN is 55/100. This is an internal metric based on known signals (damage, auctions, gaps, sale indicators) — not a legal conclusion or a substitute for inspection.

Flags worth checking before buying: large gap in history; vehicle reported stolen. Verify mileage history, absence of hidden repairs, and that the specification matches the seller's claims.

The timeline shows 1 gap between events — worth asking where the vehicle was during those periods (service, another country, ownership change).