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Paint Code Location

Volkswagen Paint Code

Find where the paint code is located on your Volkswagen vehicle.

Where to Find the Paint Code on a Volkswagen

Volkswagen vehicles have 5 known paint code locations.

Most Common
1

Trunk Area — Spare Tire Well

Check around the spare tire well in the trunk. The code is on a paper sticker that may be on the well itself or under the mat.

VW/VAG group uses paper stickers (not metal plates). The sticker can deteriorate over time with trunk loading/unloading.

2

Trunk Deck Lid (Underside)

Check the underside of the trunk deck lid.

Alternative location.

3

Fuse Box Cover

Check the fuse box cover inside the trunk area.

Less common location.

4

Inside Rear Compartment / Under Mat

Check inside the rear compartment area or under the trunk floor mat.

The paper sticker can be under the carpet.

5

Service Booklet — First Page

The same information (including paint code) is on a sticker on the first page of the vehicle's service booklet.

Useful backup if the trunk sticker is damaged or missing.

Volkswagen Paint Code Format

Code Pattern

Typically L + 3 alphanumeric characters (e.g., LA7W) or 3 letters + number

Prefix:L (Lack = German for Paint)

Example Codes

LA7W (Reflex Silver)LY9B (Brilliant Black)LC9X (Deep Black Pearl)

VW codes typically start with 'L' (from German 'Lack' meaning paint), followed by 3 more characters. Can be 2-4 characters total. Some codes use a 3-letters-and-a-number format.

Volkswagen Paint Code Photos & Diagrams

7images showing paint code locations, labels, and diagrams

Tips for Finding Your Volkswagen Code

Label Type:Paper sticker (can deteriorate over time)

  • VW uses PAPER stickers, not metal plates — they can tear, fade, or get dirty over time
  • If the trunk sticker is damaged, check the first page of your service booklet for the same info
  • The sticker contains engine code, transmission code, and paint code
  • Code often starts with 'L' (Lack = paint in German)
  • Lift the trunk floor mat or carpet to find the sticker

Volkswagen Paint Code Location — Complete Guide

Finding the paint code on your Volkswagen is the first step to ordering the correct touch up paint. The most common location for Volkswagen vehicles is the trunk area — spare tire well. This guide covers all known paint code locations, code format patterns, and helpful tips specific to Volkswagen vehicles.

Volkswagen uses a unique paint code format that may include letters, numbers, and special characters. The exact format helps identify not only the base color but also the specific paint formulation used at the factory. When ordering touch up paint, it's important to include the complete code — including any prefix or suffix — to ensure an exact color match.

Once you've found your Volkswagen paint code, you can search for it on TouchUpGo to find your exact color. Every TouchUpGo kit includes factory-matched base coat, clear coat, primer, and our Correct N Clear blending solution for a professional-quality repair.

Need help? Browse our Volkswagen touch up paint colors or visit our paint code location guide for other brands.