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VIN Location on Honda Civic MK8

Model: Honda Civic MK 8 - Years 2006-2012
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this video, we can see the location of the legal chassis number (VIN = Vehicle Identification Number), which is stamped directly on the vehicle's chassis: specifically, this is what the DVLA or the Police look for. We need to check the grid located at the base of the windscreen: on the right side, there is a rectangular cutout. From here, we can see the full number, composed of 17 digits (alphanumeric components). This same number is also found on the label on the left side of the windscreen, on the metal plate located in the thickness of the driver's door, and of course, on the registration document, in section 2, letter E).

Posted on 18 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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