Where is the Volkswagen paint code located?

Every Volkswagen carries a colour label printed on a sticker or plate on the body — most often inside the driver’s door jamb, under the hood or in the trunk area. Use the diagram below to find the exact spot on your vehicle.

What a Volkswagen colour label looks like

Here are real Volkswagen colour labels. Tap any image to zoom in and compare it with the label on your own car — your paint code is the short combination of letters and numbers printed on it.

How to read your Volkswagen colour code

A Volkswagen paint code is a short combination of letters and/or numbers that identifies your car’s exact factory colour. Once you spot it on the label, match it to the right kit. Popular Volkswagen codes include:

• LB9ACandyweiss
• LS9RGletscherweiss Perleffekt
• LC9XDeep Black Perleffekt
• LY9CIbisweiss
• LY9TMythosschwarz Metallic
• LA7WReflexsilber Metallic