Where to Find Your Volkswagen Paint Code
Your Volkswagen’s factory colour code is printed on a label on the car. Here’s where to look, how to read it, and how to preview a repaint before you commit.
Where the Volkswagen paint-code label is
- 📍Trunk — spare-wheel well floor or boot-lid data sticker.
- 📍The service booklet on many models.
How to read it: An alphanumeric code after “Lack/Colour” (e.g. “LC9X Deep Black Pearl”).
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Preview a colour freeLabel locations vary by model year and market and are provided as general guidance only — always verify the code against your own vehicle. Colour names/codes shown are illustrative references, not a guaranteed match.
Volkswagen paint code FAQ
Where is the paint code on a Volkswagen?+
On most Volkswagen vehicles it’s on a manufacturer label — commonly in the engine bay or the driver-side door jamb. See the locations listed above and check your own car, as placement varies by year and market.
What does a Volkswagen paint code look like?+
It’s a short number or alphanumeric code next to the colour name on the label. The “How to read it” note above shows the typical format for Volkswagen.
Can I preview a colour before repainting my Volkswagen?+
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