Where is the VIN number in Volkswagen Polo V (2010-2017)?

This guide shows you where to find the VIN (chassis number) on the Volkswagen Polo V (2010–2017), including the hidden stamped chassis VIN and the easy-to-scan factory label.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Engine Bay – Firewall/Cowling Stamp (metal VIN)

• Where to look: Open the hood and go to the firewall/cowling ledge on the left side of the engine bay (vehicle-left), near the coolant expansion tank. The VIN is stamped into the metal but is covered by a rubber weather strip running across the rear edge of the engine bay.
• Access: Lift/pry up the rubber seal to expose the stamped characters. Expect dust/grime, so wipe it clean before reading. You’ll often need a flashlight because the hood casts a shadow over the stamping.
• Note: On LHD cars it’s still on vehicle-left (which is the driver side for LHD). On RHD cars, videos show it remains on vehicle-left as well.
• Tip: If the stamp is dirty or the contrast is poor, use the app’s high-contrast capture to scan the VIN directly with your phone instead of guessing faded characters.

2) Lower B-Pillar / Door Jamb Sticker (VIN label)

• Where to look: Open the front door and check the B-pillar at the bottom, close to the rocker/sill area. Look for a black sticker with white text listing the VIN plus weights/manufacturer info.
• Access: It’s low down, so you’ll need to crouch. Stickers here can be scuffed from shoes—wipe it and angle your phone so the text is sharp.
• Note: On LHD cars this is typically on the left B-pillar (vehicle-left); on RHD cars shown, it’s also on vehicle-left (front passenger side for RHD).
• Tip: Because you’re bent over and the sticker can be worn, use the VIN scanner OCR to capture it cleanly without trying to write it down in an awkward position.

3) Windshield VIN Plate (dashboard view)

• Where to look: Check the lower corner of the windshield on the passenger side, visible from outside looking through the glass at the dashboard VIN window/plate.
• Access: Usually no tools—just view through the glass—but glare/reflections can make it hard to read. It may also be partially blocked by stickers or debris near the wiper/cowl area.
• Note: This is a common VAG placement, but readability varies with lighting and glass reflections.
• Tip: If glare is washing out the numbers, capture it instantly with the VIN reader from an angle rather than manually transcribing through reflections.

4) Trunk / Boot Floor Data Sticker (VIN + paint/option codes)

• Where to look: Open the trunk and lift the boot carpet. Check around the spare wheel well (floor metal or the well’s side) for the vehicle data sticker (VIN, paint code, option/PR codes).
• Access: You’ll need to empty the trunk and lift the carpet. Paper labels can peel or fade if the area has seen moisture.
• Note: This is a common Volkswagen data-sticker location and is especially useful when you need paint code/option codes.
• Tip: Since access takes time and the paper label may be faded, scan it with your phone to avoid misreading characters once you’ve got the carpet up.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Where is VIN number of my Volkswagen Polo V ( 2009 - YouTube

▶ Watch Volkswagen Polo V VIN Location Guide

• Clear, close-up demo of the engine-bay firewall VIN and the key step: lifting the rubber seal to reveal the stamp.

Video Tutorial: Volkswagen polo chassis number and vin number location. - YouTube

▶ Watch Volkswagen Polo V VIN Location Guide

• Shows both the lower B-pillar VIN sticker and the engine-bay firewall VIN on a RHD Cross Polo, confirming the same firewall area.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• “I can’t find it in the engine bay.” The firewall VIN is completely hidden by the rubber weather strip—lift the seal along the rear edge of the bay and scrub/wipe the metal ledge to expose the stamping.
• “The windshield VIN is unreadable.” Windshield glare and reflections are common—change your viewing angle, shade the glass, and clean the corner near the VIN window.
• Sticker vs. stamped VIN: Door/boot stickers can be damaged, replaced, or faded—for verification (especially before purchase), always cross-check with the stamped metal VIN in the engine bay.

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