Volkswagen paint code location
Where is the paint code on a Volkswagen?
On most Volkswagens it's under the boot floor, by the spare wheel. Check the places in the order shown — it varies a little by model and age.
- 1Boot floor / spare-wheel well
- 2Service book
Where to look
- On a sticker in the spare-wheel well, under the boot floor
- On the same data sticker copied into the service book
What the code looks like
A four-character code starting with L, such as LC9X — often printed next to a two-character colour number such as 2T.
It usually sits next to the word “Lack-Nr. / Paint no.”.
Don't mistake the VIN (17 characters) or the trim code for it: the paint code is the short one.
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Volkswagen paint code questions
Where is the paint code on a Volkswagen?
On a sticker in the spare-wheel well, under the boot floor. If it isn’t there: on the same data sticker copied into the service book.
What does a Volkswagen paint code look like?
A four-character code starting with L, such as LC9X — often printed next to a two-character colour number such as 2T. Look for “Lack-Nr. / Paint no.” on the label.
Is the Volkswagen paint code on the V5C?
No — the logbook only gives a colour family such as “grey”. The factory code is on the label on the car, or you can look it up from the registration.
The label is missing or unreadable — now what?
Labels peel off and fade, especially on older cars or after a repair. Enter the registration above and we’ll find the Volkswagen’s colour and its likely paint codes.
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