Where is the VIN number in Volkswagen Caddy (Caddy IV [2016-2019])?

This guide covers where to find the VIN (chassis number) on the Volkswagen Caddy IV produced between 2016 and 2019, including the common “hidden” stamped VIN in the rear cargo area.

Chassis Number Locations

Rear Cargo Area (Right Wheel Arch / Jack Storage Compartment)

• Where to look: Open the rear cargo doors/tailgate. On the right-hand inner wall of the cargo area (D-pillar area), locate the jack storage compartment. Remove the plastic cover panel, then look upwards/inwards on the structural metal frame above the jack—the VIN is stamped into the body, sometimes vertically.
• Access: Poor lighting and recessed position. You’ll need to remove the trim cover to see the stamp, and it can be awkward to read if it’s vertical.
• Note: This is the right side of the vehicle (direction of travel). “Driver/passenger side” wording changes between LHD/RHD, but the VIN stamp stays on the same physical side.
• Tip: Because it’s a dark cavity and the stamp can be hard to orient, use the flashlight and OCR to scan it directly with your phone via ScanVin.app VIN scanner instead of trying to read it sideways.

Vehicle Identification Label (A-Pillar / Door Jamb Sticker)

• Where to look: Open the front passenger door and check the A-pillar/door jamb (the vertical body frame at the front of the door opening). The label typically lists the VIN, plus paint/engine codes and option info.
• Access: Usually easy access with good lighting if the door is fully open. The main issue is age-related wear (fading/peeling).
• Note: If you’re comparing paperwork to the vehicle quickly, this sticker is often the fastest reference—but it’s not as tamper-resistant as a stamped VIN.
• Tip: If the sticker text is faded, take a quick close-up and let the camera OCR capture the VIN accurately using the free VIN reader so you don’t misread worn characters.

Firewall / Rain Tray (Engine Bay)

• Where to look: Open the hood. At the base of the windshield, locate the plastic rain tray/scuttle area. Lift the rubber weather strip/seal running across the back of the engine bay and check the metal firewall lip—the VIN is stamped there but can be partially hidden by trim.
• Access: Commonly obstructed by the rubber seal and plastic cowling. This area traps leaves and grime, so you may need to wipe it clean before the stamp becomes readable. You’ll often be holding the seal up with one hand.
• Note: This is a secondary stamped location—use it to cross-check the rear cargo stamp.
• Tip: If dirt and partial obstruction make characters hard to see, wipe the area, then use high-contrast scanning to pick out faint stamp marks with ScanVin.app while you hold the seal up.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: 2018 Volkswagen Caddy Stamped Vin Number Location

▶ Watch Volkswagen Caddy VIN Location Guide

• Quick walkaround showing the rear cargo VIN location behind the right-side jack cover on a Caddy IV van.

Video Tutorial: Volkswagen vw Caddy vin number location

▶ Watch Volkswagen Caddy VIN Location Guide

• Close-up footage inside the rear jack compartment showing the stamped VIN on the inner body structure.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• VIN stamp is “there but unreadable” in the rear compartment: The cavity is deep and unlit—remove the cover fully, change your viewing angle, and use a strong light (or scan with OCR).
• Engine-bay stamp looks incomplete: The rubber seal/plastic scuttle often covers the lower part of the characters—lift the seal and scrub away grime/leaves before attempting to read.
• Sticker doesn’t match or is missing: Door-jamb stickers can fade, peel, or be replaced—always verify against a stamped VIN before buying or registering.

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