Where is my Volkswagen paint code?
On a small plate on the car. The value next to “PAINT NO.” – for example LC9X – is your colour.
Where to look
- 1SERVICE BOOKVehicle data sticker on the inside cover of the service book; line “Lack-Nr. / Paint No.”
- 2BOOT FLOORSecond data sticker on the boot floor, under the carpet
What the spot looks like

What the code looks like
A short code of letters and numbers next to “PAINT NO.” – for example LC9X. Copy exactly what is on your own car. If there are several codes, use the one next to Paint or Colour. Interior and trim codes don’t match your bodywork.
Source: Volkswagen UK FAQ “Paint & bodywork”: paint code on the vehicle data sticker (service book) and on the boot floor
Find my colour
We list every factory colour of that model. You then pick the code on your sticker.