Where is the VIN number in Toyota Auris I [2007-2012]?

This guide covers the VIN (chassis number) locations on the Toyota Auris I, produced between 2007–2012, including the easiest “quick-check” spots and the stamped chassis VIN used for verification.

Chassis Number Locations

Floor / Chassis Stamp (Floor Cross-Member – Right Side)

• Where to look: The VIN is stamped into the metal floor cross-member under the Right Front Seat (right side of the car body).
• Access: Slide the front seat all the way back, then locate the pre-cut rectangular flap/slit in the carpet (sometimes under a small plastic cap). Lift the flap to expose the stamped metal; wipe/scrub dust off the stamp so every character is visible. (Medium difficulty: dark area, can be dirty/corroded.)
• Note:
  • LHD (most EU): This ends up under the passenger seat.
  • RHD (UK/Japan): This ends up under the driver seat.
  • The key rule: it’s on the RIGHT side of the vehicle, regardless of steering wheel position.
• Tip: Because it’s shadowy and you’re working at an awkward angle, use the flashlight and OCR to scan it directly with your phone via the ScanVin VIN scanner instead of trying to read faint stamping by eye.

B-Pillar Certification Label (Door Jamb Sticker)

• Where to look: Open the front door and check the B-pillar (the center pillar) near the door latch area—you’ll see a black or white manufacturer sticker with VIN and build information.
• Access: No tools—just open the door and read/scan the label. (Low difficulty, but stickers can fade/peel on older cars.)
• Note:
  • LHD: typically on the left B-pillar (driver’s side).
  • RHD: usually on the driver’s side, but some models may have it on the opposite pillar—if you don’t see it on the driver’s side, check the other side.
• Tip: If the print is fading or the sticker is scratched, capture it in one clean shot and let the app read it with the free VIN reader to avoid mis-typing characters like B/8 or O/0.

Windshield VIN Plate (Lower Corner)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the windshield at the bottom corner where the VIN plate sits on the dash.
  • LHD: bottom left corner.
  • RHD: bottom right corner.
• Access: Easy to reach, but visibility depends on lighting. (Medium difficulty due to glare/reflections and dirt in the dash-to-glass crevice.)
• Note: Best checked in shade or with your body blocking sunlight to reduce reflections.
• Tip: When glare makes characters “wash out,” change your angle and scan it instantly using ScanVin.app so you don’t have to guess letters through reflections.

Engine Bay Manufacturer Plate (Firewall / Cowl Panel)

• Where to look: In the engine bay, locate the metal manufacturer plate riveted to the firewall (the partition between engine and cabin), often near the center or slightly toward the passenger side.
• Access: (High difficulty.) You may need to lean in, move hoses visually (don’t disconnect anything), and clean grime off the plate to read it.
• Note: This is a secondary check—useful if cabin VINs are damaged or missing.
• Tip: If the plate is greasy or the stamping is low-contrast, use a high-contrast scan with the VIN OCR scanner so you can read it without trying to write it down in a dirty, cramped spot.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Floor VIN under-seat flap: The carpet cut-out can be hard to spot, and the stamping is often dusty—slide the seat fully back, lift the flap, then scrub the metal lightly before scanning.
• Windshield VIN glare: Sunlight and reflections can hide digits—try shade, change viewing angle, and clean the glass inside/out near the plate.
• Sticker warning: The B-pillar label is convenient but can be faded, peeled, or replaced—for serious verification, cross-check the sticker VIN against the stamped floor/chassis VIN.

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