Where is the VIN number in Volkswagen Transporter (T7) [2018-2018]?

This guide covers where to find the VIN (chassis number) on the Volkswagen Transporter (T7) [2018-2018], including the quickest “check-from-outside” spot and a harder-to-see stamped VIN in the engine bay.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Windshield (Lower Corner VIN plate)

• Where to look: From outside the van, look through the lower corner of the windshield at the dashboard area. The VIN sits behind a small clear viewing window in the black ceramic border (frit) of the glass.
• Access: Easy to reach, but it’s often hard to read due to glare/reflections, dirt on the outside of the glass, or tint.
• Note: On LHD vehicles this is commonly on the left side of the windshield (driver side for LHD); on RHD vehicles it’s often on the opposite side.
• Tip: If the characters “wash out” in sunlight, use your phone to capture it instantly without transcription errors—you can scan it directly with ScanVin.app and let OCR grab the VIN even when reflections are annoying.

2) Engine Bay (Stamped VIN on bulkhead/firewall)

• Where to look: Open the hood, then go to the firewall/bulkhead at the back of the engine bay. Look just below the plastic scuttle/rain tray area, on the vertical metal surface (the VIN is stamped/dot-peened into the metal and can be partly hidden by the rubber weather seal and plastic trim).
• Access: Moderate difficulty. It’s deep in the bay, often dark-on-dark, and shadows from the hood/cowl make the stamping hard to read. A flashlight and a steady hand help.
• Note: This stamped VIN location is usually similar between LHD and RHD because it’s on the body structure at the rear of the engine bay.
• Tip: Because it’s a dark, low-contrast stamping and you’re reaching in at an awkward angle, use the high-contrast VIN scan on your phone to pull the characters out without having to write them down under the hood.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Vw Caravelle/transporter vin/chassis number location.

▶ Watch Volkswagen Transporter VIN Location Guide

• Shows the engine bay area and zooms in on the stamped VIN position on the bulkhead/firewall to help you orient yourself before scanning.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield VIN is unreadable: Reflections, fogging, and road film are common—clean the outside glass and view from a slight angle (not straight-on).
• Engine bay VIN looks “blank”: The stamping is often shallow/dot-peened and body-color; use a flashlight and wipe dust off the metal before trying again.
• Sticker vs. stamped VIN: Stickers/labels can be missing or replaced—when verifying identity, match the windshield VIN to the stamped body VIN (and paperwork).

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