Where is the VIN number located on a Beetle?

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The VIN number of a Beetle is stamped on the right side of the floor panel under the rear seat, to the left of the spare wheel well at the rear of the vehicle. The VIN, short for Vehicle Identification Number, is a unique code assigned by the manufacturer to identify each vehicle. The VIN is a 17-character alphanumeric code, also known as the 17-digit identification number, chassis number, or 17-digit code. This combination ensures that no two vehicles of the same model will have the same number within 30 years, providing a unique identifier for each car. This sequence of numbers reveals information such as the country of manufacture, manufacturer, year, model, engine type, and other specifications, making it essentially the "car's ID card." The 17-character VIN is divided into three parts: the first part is the WMI—World Manufacturer Identifier (positions 1-3), the second part is the VDS—Vehicle Descriptor Section (positions 4-9), and the third part is the VIS—Vehicle Identifier Section (positions 10-17).