The VIN can be found on the following documents:
* Vehicle title
* Vehicle registration
* Insurance policy
For VW vehicles built after 1980
The VIN can be found in the following locations on the vehicle:
* Driver's side door jamb (on a metal plate)
* Front of the engine (on a metal plate)
* Underneath the spare tire (on a metal plate)
In some cases, the VIN may also be located on the following parts of the vehicle:
* Steering column
* Dashboard
* Cowl panel
If you are unable to find the VIN in any of these locations, you can contact your local VW dealer for assistance.
Here are some additional tips for finding the VIN on an older VW motor:
* Look for a series of 17 characters, including letters and numbers.
* The VIN will be in the following format: [Manufacturer Identifier][Model Identifier][Vehicle Identifier][Check Digit].
* The Manufacturer Identifier for VW is "W."
* The Model Identifier is a letter or number that identifies the model of the vehicle.
* The Vehicle Identifier is a series of numbers that identifies the specific vehicle.
* The Check Digit is a number that is used to verify the accuracy of the VIN.
