Where is the VIN number in Volkswagen Jetta (Jetta VI [2011-2016])?

This guide shows where to find the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the Volkswagen Jetta VI, produced between 2011–2016—including the easiest label to scan and the stamped chassis number in the engine bay.

Chassis Number Locations

B-Pillar (Door Jamb Sticker)

• Where to look: Open the front door and look low on the B-pillar for a black VIN/weights label (white text). It includes the VIN plus weight ratings and paint codes.
• Access: Easy access, but the label can peel, fade, or get scuffed, and you’ll need the door fully open to get a flat camera angle.
• Note: On LHD cars this sticker is commonly on the driver-side B-pillar; on RHD cars it may be on the opposite side.
• Tip: If the label is at an awkward angle, use your phone to scan it directly with ScanVin.app instead of trying to copy characters by hand.

Windshield (Dashboard VIN Plate)

• Where to look: Look through the lower corner of the windshield at the dashboard VIN plate (commonly the driver-side lower corner on LHD vehicles).
• Access: Very easy to see from outside, but glare/reflections on the glass can hide characters; wipers can also partly block the view.
• Note: The side of the dashboard corner can vary by market; check both lower corners if you don’t immediately see it.
• Tip: To beat glare, change your viewing angle and capture the VIN instantly with ScanVin.app so you don’t misread a character through reflections.

Engine Bay (Stamped on Chassis Leg / Strut Tower Area)

• Where to look: With the hood open, locate the VIN stamped directly into the metal on the passenger-side chassis leg/inner fender area (between the coolant expansion tank and the fender-side trim). A secondary stamped number may also be visible near the opposite strut tower area, sometimes partially covered by a fuse box cover or intake piping.
• Access: Harder. Expect heavy dust/road grime, tight clearance around hoses/cables, and poor lighting due to shadows under the hood. Cleaning is usually required.
• Note: This is the physical chassis stamping—use it when you’re verifying the car’s identity against stickers and paperwork.
• Tip: After a quick scrub, use High Contrast AI Mode and scan the stamped VIN with ScanVin.app—stamped characters can be low-contrast and easy to misread.

Boot Floor (Trunk) — Build Data Sticker

• Where to look: Open the trunk, lift the carpet, and check the metal boot floor (often near the spare wheel well area). You’re looking for a white paper data sticker listing VIN plus engine/transmission/paint codes.
• Access: Moderate effort—requires emptying the trunk and lifting panels; the paper label can be damaged by moisture or cargo.
• Note: This sticker is useful for matching option/paint/engine codes to the vehicle.
• Tip: Because it’s inconvenient to write down while bent over the trunk, use your phone to scan it with ScanVin.app and save it immediately.

Documentation (Log Book / Service Book / Registration Papers)

• Where to look: Check the service book/manual pack for a duplicate VIN/options sticker, and check registration documents where applicable.
• Access: Easiest—no tools needed, as long as the documents are present.
• Note: Documents help, but always match them to the car’s physical VIN locations (windshield/door sticker/stamped metal).
• Tip: Paper is ideal for OCR—use the free VIN reader on ScanVin.app to avoid transcription mistakes (O vs 0, 1 vs I, etc.).

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Volkswagen jetta chassis number and vin number location

▶ Watch Volkswagen Jetta VIN Location Guide

• Walkaround showing the engine-bay stamped chassis VIN, the B-pillar sticker, and the windshield VIN plate.

Video Tutorial: Volkswagen Jetta Chassis and Engine number location ...

▶ Watch Volkswagen Jetta VIN Location Guide

• Explains VIN locations with emphasis on the trunk/boot build sticker and VIN stickers in the log book/service book.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Stamped engine-bay VIN is unreadable: Road grime and low contrast hide the stamping—scrub with a nylon brush + mild degreaser, then re-check with a flashlight.
• Windshield VIN won’t photograph cleanly: Reflections and wipers block characters—shoot from a slight angle and shade the plate with your body/hand (without blocking the VIN).
• Door/boot stickers don’t match or look tampered: Stickers can be replaced—always verify against the stamped metal VIN and the windshield plate before buying.

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