Where is the VIN number in Peugeot 308 (308 II [2013-2020])?

This guide shows where to locate the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the Peugeot 308 II [2013–2020], including the quickest label location and the stamped chassis VIN used for verification.

Chassis Number Locations

1) B-Pillar (Passenger Door Jamb)

• Where to look: Open the passenger-side front door (for LHD cars this is typically the right side of the vehicle). Look low on the B-pillar (the post between front and rear doors) for a VIN/weights sticker.
• Access: Usually easy—no tools. The sticker is vertical; the door opening can be dim.
• Note: This label typically includes the VIN, weight limits, and sometimes paint code information.
• Tip: If the jamb is dark, use your phone camera to scan the VIN directly with ScanVin.app so you don’t misread characters in the shadows.

2) Windshield (Dashboard Plate)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the lower corner of the front windshield at the VIN plate sitting on the dashboard (commonly on the passenger side depending on market).
• Access: No tools—just view through the glass.
• Note: Reflections and a dirty windshield can hide characters; angle changes help.
• Tip: If glare/reflection is fighting you, capture it instantly with ScanVin.app to avoid transcription errors when the plate is hard to read through glass.

3) Engine Bay (Stamped VIN on Strut Tower / Inner Wing)

• Where to look: Open the hood and inspect the right-hand side strut tower / inner wing area. The VIN is stamped into the body sheet metal (often painted body color).
• Access: Visible but not always “readable” at first glance—paint and low contrast are common. A flashlight and a quick wipe-down help.
• Note: This stamped VIN is the one you use to physically verify the car matches its documents (it’s harder to fake than a sticker).
• Tip: If the stamping is faint (grey-on-grey paint), use a light at an angle and use ScanVin.app in high-contrast scanning to pull the characters out of the background.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Where is the VIN number of my PEUGEOT 308 II ( 2013 - YouTube

▶ Watch Peugeot 308 VIN Location Guide

• Walkaround on a Peugeot 308 II (T9) showing the windshield VIN, the engine-bay stamped VIN, and the B-pillar label.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield VIN glare/dirt: Reflections and a dusty windshield can make “8/B” or “5/S” look identical—shade the plate with your hand and change viewing angle.
• Engine-bay stamping low contrast: The stamped VIN can be painted and hard to see—use a flashlight from the side to create shadows in the characters, and wipe off grime.
• Sticker warnings: The B-pillar label is convenient, but always cross-check it against the stamped body VIN and your paperwork—labels can be replaced or damaged.

---