Where is the VIN number in Peugeot 3008 (Peugeot 3008 I [2009-2015])?

This guide covers the VIN (chassis number) locations for the Peugeot 3008 I, produced between 2009–2015. Use these spots to verify the vehicle identity before buying parts, checking history, or matching paperwork.

Chassis Number Locations

1) VIN Plate (Sticker/Label) – B-Pillar

• Where to look: Open a front door and look at the B-pillar door jamb (the pillar between the front and rear doors). The VIN label is a black/silver adhesive plate near the base of the pillar and usually also lists axle weights and paint code.
• Access: Very easy. Just open the door. If it’s scuffed from shoes/traffic, wipe it clean with a microfiber cloth.
• Note: On some markets it can be on either side of the car (driver/passenger door area), so if you don’t see it on one side, check the other.
• Tip: If the label is slightly dirty or you don’t want to mistype the characters, scan it directly with your phone while holding the camera square to the sticker for a clean read.

2) Windshield VIN (Visible VIN)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the bottom corner of the windshield at the VIN window on the dashboard (commonly on the left side of the car for LHD vehicles).
• Access: Moderate. It’s easy to find, but glare/reflections, tint, or a dirty windshield can block the view.
• Note: Best checked from outside in daylight; if you’re in a garage you may need extra light.
• Tip: If glare is hiding characters, capture it quickly with the ScanVin.app VIN reader by changing your angle and letting the camera grab the code without manual transcription.

3) Chassis Stamped VIN – Engine Bay (Shock/Strut Tower)

• Where to look: Open the hood and go to the right-hand side of the vehicle (right side as you sit in the car, direction of travel). The VIN is stamped into the metal on the top of the shock/strut tower, typically behind/near the coolant expansion tank.
• Access: Moderate to high. You may need to lift a plastic trim/cowl piece or weather strip, and the stamping often sits in shadow deep in the bay. Dirt/grease is common here.
• Note: This stamp location appears consistent across variants; use “right side of vehicle” rather than “driver side,” because that changes between LHD/RHD.
• Tip: If the stamping is dark, dirty, or hard to photograph from that angle, use ScanVin.app’s camera scan so you don’t have to write it down while leaning over the engine, and switch to a high-contrast capture if the characters look faint.

4) Engine Block Number (Engine Number)

• Where to look: On the front face of the engine block, stamped on a flat machined surface (visibility depends on engine layout; sometimes easier from underneath).
• Access: Extreme. Tight angles, poor lighting, and oil/grease buildup are common. This is more of a workshop/checking-job than a quick VIN verification.
• Note: This is typically an engine number, not the primary VIN used for legal identification.
• Tip: If you must read it for a mechanical inspection, clean the area and use a phone scan tool to reduce misreads when characters are partially obscured by grime.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: PEUGEOT 3008 VIN & CHASSIS NUMBER LOCATION ... - YouTube

▶ Watch Peugeot 3008 VIN Location Guide

• Shows the B-pillar VIN label and the stamped chassis VIN under the hood with clear, steady framing.

Video Tutorial: Peugeot 3008 Hybrid - VIN Number Location - YouTube

▶ Watch Peugeot 3008 VIN Location Guide

• Confirms the windshield VIN position and the engine-bay stamped VIN on a Hybrid variant.

Video Tutorial: Diesel| 2011| Chassis (VIN) and Engine Number Location - YouTube

▶ Watch Peugeot 3008 VIN Location Guide

• Quick clip showing the chassis stamped VIN and where to find the engine number on a diesel model.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield VIN won’t scan/read: glare and reflections off the glass are the usual cause—change your viewing angle, shade the area with your hand, and clean the outside of the windshield.
• Engine-bay stamp looks “missing”: it’s often hidden behind trim/weather strip or sitting in a dark pocket behind the coolant tank—lift the trim gently and use a flashlight.
• Sticker vs stamped mismatch warning: if the B-pillar sticker looks tampered, damaged, or replaced, always cross-check the stamped chassis VIN (engine bay) before trusting the paperwork.

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