Where is the VIN number in Peugeot 208 (I [2012-2018])?

This guide shows you where to find the VIN (chassis number) on the Peugeot 208 I, produced between 2012 and 2018, using the most consistent factory locations mechanics check first.

Chassis Number Locations

Engine Bay – Shock Absorber Mount Stamp

• Where to look: Open the bonnet and go to the passenger-side shock absorber turret/inner wing area, close to the wing. The VIN is stamped into the metal and typically runs parallel to the wing.
• Access: Usually easy to see, but road dust/grime can hide the characters—wipe it clean with a rag and a bit of degreaser if needed.
• Note: The source vehicle is RHD; on LHD cars, you’ll typically find this on the right side of the vehicle (passenger side for LHD) when viewed in the direction of travel.
• Tip: If the stamping is dusty or the paint makes it hard to read, use ScanVin’s high-contrast VIN scanner to capture the characters cleanly without guessing.

B-Pillar Manufacturer Sticker (Door Jamb Label)

• Where to look: Open the front passenger door and look on the B-pillar (center pillar) low down near the sill—there’s usually a white manufacturer label with the VIN plus weights/paint info.
• Access: Straightforward, but it’s low down and stickers can fade, peel, or get scuffed over time.
• Note: The source vehicle is RHD; on LHD, this label is typically on the right side of the vehicle (passenger side for LHD).
• Tip: Because it’s black text on a white label, you can scan the sticker instantly with your phone instead of crouching and copying the VIN by hand.

VIN Plate Visible Through the Windshield (Dashboard Cutout)

• Where to look: From outside the car, check the lower corner of the windshield on the passenger side, where the VIN is visible through a dashboard cutout.
• Access: Easy access, but glare/reflections on the glass can block the view.
• Note: The source vehicle is RHD; on LHD, the windshield VIN is typically on the right side of the vehicle (passenger side for LHD).
• Tip: To beat reflections, change your angle slightly and capture it with the ScanVin VIN reader so you don’t misread characters through the glass.

Engine Block Number / Stamp (Hard-to-Reach)

• Where to look: In the engine bay, locate a vertical stamped/engraved area on the front of the engine block, visible only through a tight gap near the exhaust manifold/heat shield area (often a dot-matrix style marking).
• Access: Severe difficulty—it’s buried, dark, and often greasy; you’ll need a strong flashlight and patience to get the camera lined up between hoses/shields.
• Note: This is not the easiest “VIN check” point, but it’s useful when verifying the engine marking during inspections.
• Tip: Because the area is cramped and dirty, scan it directly with ScanVin to avoid writing it down from an awkward angle and to help decipher faint characters.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: 2013 Peugeot 208 Stamped Vin Number Location

▶ Watch Peugeot 208 VIN Location Guide

• Silent walkthrough showing the engine bay stamped VIN, B-pillar sticker, the difficult engine block marking, and the windshield VIN.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Stamped VIN hard to read in the engine bay: Dirt, dust, or light surface corrosion can fill the characters—scrub lightly with a rag/brush and use a flashlight at an angle.
• Windshield VIN obscured: Sun glare and reflections are common—tilt your phone/camera and shade the glass with your hand.
• Sticker VIN isn’t “enough” for verification: Door-jamb labels can be replaced or damaged; for serious checks, match the sticker VIN to the stamped body VIN in the engine bay.

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