Where is the Volkswagen chassis number?
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Volkswagen chassis numbers can be found through the following methods: 1. Vehicle documents: The chassis number can be found on some accompanying documents. The vehicle license will clearly indicate the chassis number, and it may also be recorded or pasted on the insurance policy or vehicle maintenance manual. This method is generally applicable to vehicles of various brands. 2. Vehicle exterior: The chassis number can be directly viewed on the exterior of the vehicle. The most common location is on a label at the lower left corner of the windshield, which records the 17-digit chassis number. Additionally, the chassis number is also recorded on the vehicle's model plate: common locations include the left side of the dashboard, the engine compartment, the door lock pillar or door edge, and the door hinge pillar. These locations not only display the chassis number but also key information such as the manufacturing date, engine model, and vehicle origin. The exact location may vary by brand and model. 3. Stamped imprint on the vehicle body: The chassis number is stamped onto the vehicle body during manufacturing to facilitate identification for registration or transfer purposes after sale. Common locations include under the seats, near the shock absorber in the engine compartment, and on the body frame in the trunk. The exact position may vary by brand.
My first car was a Volkswagen, and I really have to talk about finding the chassis number. That 17-character string is mainly located at the lower left corner of the windshield, near the wiper on the driver's side. Squat down and you'll see the engraved characters on the metal frame. It's also hidden in the engine compartment—open the hood and check near the right front shock absorber tower, where there's a small aluminum plate with the number printed on it. Once, when I couldn't find it during a transfer, the mechanic said lifting the carpet under the passenger seat could reveal the stamped number. The most troublesome is the original number on the chassis beam, which requires lifting the car to see—ordinary car owners shouldn't bother with that. Reminder: always take a photo of the number on the windshield for future use during annual inspections or selling the car—it's much better than crawling under the car!
