Where is the VIN in the Peugeot 5008?

This guide shows where to find the VIN (chassis number) on the Peugeot 5008 (Peugeot 5008 III [2020-2020]), produced between 2020–2020, including the easiest label location and the stamped body VIN in the engine bay.

Chassis Number Locations

B-Pillar / Door Jamb VIN Label

• Where to look: Open the front door and look on the lower B-pillar (the post between the front and rear doors) for a black manufacturer label with white text (VIN + weight ratings/paint info).
• Access: Low difficulty. No tools needed—clean the sticker lightly if dusty.
• Note: On RHD cars this label may appear on the opposite side compared with LHD markets—if you don’t see it on one side, check the other door jamb.
• Tip: Because it’s flat and high-contrast, you can scan the VIN instantly with your phone to avoid transcription mistakes.

Engine Bay (Inner Wing/Fender Apron Stamp)

• Where to look: With the hood open, go to the right-side inner wing/fender apron (passenger side on most LHD cars) near the coolant expansion tank. The VIN/chassis number is stamped into the painted metal, sitting between the coolant reservoir area and nearby engine mount/brace.
• Access: Medium difficulty. The stamping sits deeper in the bay and can be shadowed—use a flashlight and position your camera carefully.
• Note: This is a body-stamped number (not a sticker). On some cars it can be hard to see because the characters are stamped into body-color paint.
• Tip: If the stamp is dark/low-contrast, use ScanVin.app’s camera scan with steady framing so the OCR can pick up the stamped characters without you kneeling in an awkward position.

Windshield (Dashboard VIN Plate)

• Where to look: Check the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side, looking through the glass at the dash area for the VIN plate.
• Access: Medium difficulty. Easy to view from outside, but reflections and glare can block digits.
• Note: Best viewed in shade or with your body blocking direct sunlight.
• Tip: If glare makes the numbers “wash out,” capture it quickly with a VIN scanner so you don’t misread similar characters (like 8/B or 5/S).

Engine Block (Engine Number / Serial)

• Where to look: Deep in the engine bay on the front of the engine block, typically near the gearbox bell housing area or around heat shields (often more like an engine serial than the full VIN).
• Access: Very high difficulty. Often grimy and partially hidden; may require a specific angle or inspection mirror/borescope.
• Note: This is commonly an engine number, not the easiest place to confirm the full VIN for paperwork.
• Tip: If you’re forced to verify it in a tight space, scan it instead of writing it down to reduce errors while working at an uncomfortable angle.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: VIN NUMBER LOCATION PEUGEOT 5008 2020

▶ Watch Peugeot 5008 VIN Location Guide

• Shows the stamped chassis/VIN in the engine bay clearly on the correct SUV generation and points out the deep engine number area.

Video Tutorial: PEUGEOT 5008 CHASSIS NUMBER LOCATION (SHASHIKA)

▶ Watch Peugeot 5008 VIN Location Guide

• Confirms the door jamb/B-pillar manufacturer label location and how easy it is to access.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Stamped VIN hard to read in the engine bay: shadows + body-color paint reduce contrast—use a flashlight and wipe the metal lightly before trying again.
• Windshield VIN unreadable: glare/reflections hide digits—move the car into shade or change your viewing angle from outside.
• Sticker vs. stamp mismatch: door labels can be replaced—when buying, always cross-check the door jamb label against the stamped body VIN and the paperwork.

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This guide covers where to find the VIN (chassis number) on the Peugeot 5008 II, produced between 2017–2020, with the most common and easiest-to-verify locations first.

Chassis Number Locations

1) B-Pillar / Door Jamb Manufacturer Label

• Where to look: Open the front passenger door and look low on the B-pillar (the center pillar between the front and rear doors). You’ll see a white manufacturer sticker with the VIN plus tire pressures and weight ratings.
• Access: Very easy—no tools. If the cabin is dim, aim a light from above to avoid the door casting a shadow.
• Note: The reference video is RHD, but this label location is still typically found on a B-pillar/door aperture; for LHD vehicles, start on the front passenger-side door opening and check the opposite side only if missing.
• Tip: If the label is in shadow or you’re getting blur, scan it directly with ScanVin.app using your phone camera so you don’t mistype characters.

2) Engine Bay (Chassis Stamped VIN)

• Where to look: Open the hood and go to the right side of the engine bay (vehicle right, as you sit in the car). Look on the inner wing / strut tower area for a VIN stamped directly into the metal (alphanumeric string in the painted metal).
• Access: Moderate. You may need to wipe dust/road film off the stamping; it can be partly crowded by hoses/lines depending on engine layout.
• Note: The video vehicle is RHD, but the key detail that carries over is the VIN is stamped on the inner wing/strut-tower zone. Use “vehicle right side” orientation rather than “driver side” when searching.
• Tip: If grime or low contrast makes the stamping hard to read, use ScanVin.app with a high-contrast scan to pull the characters without you scrubbing for 10 minutes.

3) Windshield VIN Plate (Visible VIN)

• Where to look: Check the lower corner of the windshield on the passenger side and read the VIN through the glass.
• Access: Easy from outside the vehicle, but reflections are common and wipers can partially block the view.
• Note: On LHD vehicles, this is still commonly positioned toward the passenger-side lower windshield area.
• Tip: If glare/reflections are washing out the numbers, capture it with ScanVin.app quickly at an angle so you avoid transcription mistakes.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: PEUGEOT 5008 CHASSIS NUMBER LOCATION (SHASHIKA)

▶ Watch Peugeot 5008 VIN Location Guide

• Shows the engine-bay stamped VIN and the B-pillar VIN label on a Peugeot 5008 II (SUV body style).

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Stamped VIN is dirty or faint: Scrub the area with a rag and mild cleaner, then re-check from a different angle; road film can hide shallow stampings.
• Door sticker is hard to photograph: The open door casts a shadow—move your body/light source above the label and steady the phone for a sharp scan.
• Sticker vs. stamped VIN mismatch: The stamped chassis VIN is the hard verification point; if a label looks replaced, faded, or peeling, confirm against the stamping and the windshield VIN.

This guide covers the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) locations on the Peugeot 5008 I, produced between 2010–2011, with the exact spots you can physically inspect on the vehicle.

Chassis Number Locations

B-Pillar Manufacturer Label (Door Jamb Sticker)

• Where to look: Open the front door and look low on the B-pillar for a white/silver manufacturer sticker with black text. On LHD examples, it’s commonly found on the right-side B-pillar (vehicle’s right, as seen from the rear), but it can vary by market—check both B-pillars if you don’t see it immediately.
• Access: Low difficulty. No tools needed. If the label is scratched or partly missing, gently wipe it clean—don’t scrub hard or you may damage the print.
• Note: LHD/RHD cars can “mirror” sticker placement. Don’t assume “driver side”—physically check both.
• Tip: If the label is worn or the print is faint, use the free VIN scanner to scan it directly so you’re not guessing characters off a damaged sticker.

Windshield VIN (Dashboard Plate)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the lower corner of the windshield on the left side (vehicle’s left, direction of travel). The VIN is visible on a small plate at the edge of the dashboard.
• Access: Low to moderate difficulty. Easy to find, but glare/reflections on the glass can hide the characters.
• Note: Best checked in shade or with your body blocking sunlight to reduce reflections.
• Tip: If glare is making the digits “wash out,” capture it with your phone using ScanVin.app from a slight angle to avoid transcription mistakes.

Engine Bay (Chassis Stamped VIN on Firewall/Scuttle Panel)

• Where to look: Open the hood and locate the VIN stamped into the metal at the firewall/scuttle (rain tray) area, slightly right of center (vehicle’s right), behind the coolant reservoir, just below the rubber weather strip.
• Access: Moderate difficulty. This area sits under a cowl overhang, so it’s usually shadowed and often dirty/grimy. You may need a flashlight and a rag/brush to clean the stamp.
• Note: The exact “right/left” appearance can feel different in RHD cars, but the stamp is still in the same firewall/scuttle zone—use the coolant reservoir as your reference point.
• Tip: If the stamp is dirty or low-contrast, scrub it lightly and then use ScanVin.app’s VIN scanner to read faint characters with a cleaner, high-contrast capture.

Engine Block Number (Engine Code/Serial — NOT the VIN)

• Where to look: On a flat machined surface on the front face of the engine block, often near the exhaust manifold/turbo heat shield area.
• Access: Extremely high difficulty. It’s deep in the bay, dark, and commonly oily—often blocked by hoses and shields.
• Note: This is typically an engine number/code, not the 17-character VIN. Use it for engine verification, not as your primary vehicle identity check.
• Tip: Because it’s awkward to reach and easy to misread, prioritize scanning the door sticker/windshield VIN; if you must confirm the engine code, scan what you can with your phone instead of trying to write it down in a cramped position.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Peugeot 5008 I (2009-2016) - VIN Number Location - YouTube

▶ Watch Peugeot 5008 VIN Location Guide

• Clear walkthrough of the three main VIN locations: engine bay stamp, B-pillar label, and windshield VIN.

Video Tutorial: Peugeot 5008 Number Engine and Chassis Location - YouTube

▶ Watch Peugeot 5008 VIN Location Guide

• Useful close-up support for the firewall/scuttle stamped VIN and a hard-to-see engine number location.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Stamped VIN hard to read in the engine bay: Dirt/grime + shadow under the cowl is normal. Use a flashlight, wipe the metal, and re-check from a slightly different angle.
• Windshield VIN reflecting sunlight: Reflections on the glass can hide characters—stand to the side, use shade, and clean the outside of the windshield.
• Sticker vs. stamped VIN mismatch: Door-jamb stickers can be replaced or damaged. For identity checks, always compare the B-pillar label, windshield VIN, and the stamped chassis VIN for consistency.

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