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FIND YOUR SERIAL
Locate the 14-digit serial number on your radio unit. Remove the radio or check the sticker on the side — takes 2 minutes.
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Find your VW, Audi, SEAT or Skoda radio serial number
We provide radio codes for every VW Group radio — from the RCD 200 to the RNS 510, Composition Media, Discover Pro, Audi Chorus to MMI, SEAT Media System and Skoda Columbus. Select your model below to find where the serial number is located.
Remove your radio
Remove the surrounding trim and slide the unit out using release keys or a prying tool. You do not need to disconnect any wires.
Find the label
The serial is on a sticker on the side or rear of the casing. VW serials start with VWZ, Audi with AUZ, SEAT with SEZ, Skoda with SKZ — all 14 characters.
Enter & pay
Type your serial into the order form, complete secure checkout, and your code is delivered by email — usually within minutes.
Step 1
Slide the radio out
Use release keys or a prying tool to slide the unit forward. No need to disconnect wires.
Step 2
Read the serial label
The serial is on a sticker on the side or rear. VW starts with VWZ, Audi with AUZ, SEAT with SEZ, Skoda with SKZ.
Common VW radios
Pictured: VW RCD 300 (VWZ1Z prefix). Other common models include the RCD 500/510 (VWZ4Z prefix) and RNS navigation units (VWZ6Z prefix). The serial label is on the back of the unit on all models.
Whatever VW Group radio you have — RCD, RNS, Composition Media, Discover Pro, Audi Concert, SEAT Media System or Skoda Columbus — the serial is always on a sticker on the side or rear of the unit, and always starts with a brand prefix (VWZ, AUZ, SEZ or SKZ).
What your serial looks like
VW (VWZ)
VWZ1Z2H1234567
VW (VWZ)
VWZ5Z7L0496236
Audi (AUZ)
AUZ2Z3C1420538
SEAT (SEZ)
SEZ1Z3F6412082
Skoda (SKZ)
SKZAZ5L1562150
Audi RNS-E
AUZBZ7H7145296
The capital letter I and the number 1 look very similar on VW Group radio labels. Check carefully before entering your serial.
Radio & label examples
VWZ serial on the side label of the radio unit
Serial label on the top of the unit, with the VWZ serial also engraved in the metal
Label visible after sliding the radio out of the dash
Radio manufacturers we decode
Blaupunkt
Made most VW and Audi radios including RCD 300, Beta, Gamma, Chorus, Concert and Symphony.
Technisat
Manufactured select VW radios for Golf Mk4, Passat B5 and Lupo models.
Delphi
Produced older VW radios fitted to Golf Mk4, Bora and Polo 9N.
Bosch
Manufactured early VW Group radios; the VWZ serial is often stamped into the casing.
VDO
Supplied instruments and some radio units across the VW Group range.
VW RCD 200
Polo 6R, Fox, up!
Entry-level CD/radio. Pry off trim, remove 4 screws and slide out to find the serial label.
Tip: Serial starts with VWZ5Z. Example: VWZ5Z1L0285159
VW RCD 210
Polo 6R, Fox, Lupo, Caddy
Basic CD/radio unit. Pry off plastic trim, remove 4 screws and slide out to find the serial label.
Tip: Serial starts with VWZ5Z. Example: VWZ5Z7L0496236
VW RCD 300
Golf Mk5, Passat B6, Touran, Jetta
Single-DIN CD unit made by Blaupunkt. Remove air vents, trim and 4 screws to access the rear serial label.
Tip: Serial starts with VWZ1Z. Example: VWZ1Z2H1234567
VW RCD 310
Golf Mk5/Mk6, Passat B6, Tiguan, Touran, Jetta, Eos
Single-DIN CD player. Pry off plastic trim, remove 4 screws, then slide out to find the serial label.
Tip: Serial starts with VWZ2Z. Example: VWZ2Z2F1193677
VW RCD 500
Touareg, Sharan, Passat B6
Older double-DIN CD/radio with mono screen. Use four removal keys to slide the unit out — serial is on the rear label.
Tip: Serial starts with VWZ4Z. Example: VWZ4Z3K6321212
VW RCD 510
Golf Mk6, Passat B6/B7, Tiguan, Touran, Sharan, Scirocco, Eos
Double-DIN CD/radio with colour screen. Partly remove the unit to find the serial number on the rear label.
Tip: Serial starts with VWZ4Z. Use four removal keys. Example: VWZ4Z3K6321212
VW RNS 300
Golf Mk5, Passat B6, Touran, Caddy
Older SD-based navigation unit. Remove trim and unscrew to access the serial label on the rear.
Tip: Serial starts with VWZ6Z. Example: VWZ6Z2K6277612
VW RNS 310
Golf Mk5/Mk6, Passat B6, Touran, Tiguan
Navigation unit with SD card. Remove plastic trim and unscrew the unit to access the serial label.
Tip: Serial starts with VWZ6Z. Example: VWZ6Z2K6277612
VW RNS 315
Golf Mk6/Mk7, Passat B7/CC, Tiguan, Scirocco, Eos
Updated navigation with SD card and voice control. Remove trim and use release keys to access the rear serial label.
Tip: Serial starts with VWZ6Z. Example: VWZ6Z7G3512834
VW RNS 510
Golf Mk6, Passat B6/B7, Tiguan, Touran, Sharan, Phaeton, Touareg
Premium navigation with DVD drive. Use a prying tool and screwdriver to partly remove the unit — serial is on the rear label.
Tip: Serial starts with VWZ6Z. No removal keys needed. Example: VWZ6Z7G3512834
VW Composition Media
Golf Mk7, Polo 6C, Tiguan AD1, T-Roc, T-Cross
Touchscreen infotainment without built-in nav. Serial is on a label on the side of the unit — remove trim to access.
Tip: Serial starts with VWZ5Z. Some units show the serial in the system info menu.
VW Discover Media / Pro
Golf Mk7/7.5, Passat B8, Tiguan AD1, T-Roc, T6
Touchscreen navigation system. Serial is on the side label — remove the trim and slide the unit forward.
Tip: Serial starts with VWZ5Z. Discover Pro is the upgraded version with larger screen.
VW Beta Radio
Golf Mk4, Bora, Polo 9N, Lupo
Older cassette/CD unit made by Blaupunkt. Use radio release keys to pop the unit out — serial is on a label on the unit.
Tip: Release keys available on Amazon for under £10. Serial starts with VWZ.
VW Gamma Radio
Polo 9N, Bora, Golf Mk4, Lupo, Beetle
Older single-DIN unit made by Blaupunkt. Slide release keys into both sides to release — serial is on the top chassis label.
Tip: Enter code by pressing presets 1-4 repeatedly, then confirm with the right arrow.
VW Delphi Radio
Golf Mk4, Bora, Polo 9N, Lupo
Older Delphi-manufactured unit. Use release keys to slide out — serial is on the side or top label.
Tip: Serial starts with VWZ. Same decoding system as other VW radios.
VW Technisat Radio
Golf Mk4, Passat B5, Lupo, Caddy
Technisat-manufactured unit. Use release keys to slide the unit forward — serial is on the top or side label.
Tip: Serial starts with VWZ. Technisat units are identifiable by the manufacturer stamp on the label.
Audi Chorus
Audi A2, A3 8L, A4 B5/B6, TT 8N
Entry-level Blaupunkt unit. Insert four release keys into the corner holes and slide forward — serial is on the rear label.
Tip: Serial starts with AUZ, 14 characters. Example: AUZ2Z3C1420538
Audi Concert / Symphony
Audi A3 8L/8P, A4 B6/B7, A6 C5, TT 8N
Single/double DIN CD units made by Blaupunkt. Serial on the chassis top label — use Audi T-bar removal keys.
Tip: Serial starts with AUZ. Example: AUZ1Z4H7755256
Audi Delta
Audi A3 8L, A4 B5, A6 C5
Older Blaupunkt cassette/CD unit. Use release keys to slide forward — serial on the rear label.
Tip: Serial starts with AUZ. Same decoding system as Concert and Chorus.
Audi BNS 5.0 / RNS-E
Audi A3 8P, A4 B7, A6 C6, TT 8J
Navigation DVD unit. Serial on the rear label or displayed on-screen via the setup menu — no removal needed.
Tip: Long press Setup to display the serial on screen. Sixth character is always 7. Example: AUZBZ7H7145296
Audi MMI 2G / 3G
Audi A4 B8, A5, A6 C6/C7, A8 D4, Q5, Q7
Multi Media Interface system. Serial is displayed on screen in the engineering menu — no removal needed.
Tip: Access via System Update menu. Serial starts with AUZ.
SEAT Radio 300 / 310
SEAT Ibiza 6J/6P, Leon 1P, Altea, Toledo
VW Group shared unit with SEAT branding. Remove trim and use release keys — serial on the rear label.
Tip: Serial starts with SEZ, 14 characters. Example: SEZ1Z3F6412082
SEAT Media System 2.1 / 2.2
SEAT Ibiza 6P, Leon 5F, Ateca, Arona
Touchscreen infotainment. Serial on the side label — remove trim and slide the unit forward.
Tip: Serial starts with SEZ. Example: SEZAZ2L1958512
SEAT Aura
SEAT Ibiza 6J/6P, Leon 1P, Altea, Toledo
Common SEAT radio unit. Remove the trim surround with release keys or a flat-head screwdriver, then slide the unit forward — serial is on the casing label.
Tip: Serial starts with SEZ, 14 characters. Example: SEZ1Z3F6412082
SEAT Alana
SEAT Leon 1P/5F, Altea, Toledo
SEAT radio unit with CD player. Remove the trim surround and slide the unit forward to find the serial label — no need to disconnect wires.
Tip: Serial starts with SEZ, 14 characters. Example: SEZAZ2L1958512
SEAT Navigation System
SEAT Leon 5F, Ateca, Arona, Alhambra
Built-in navigation. Serial on the side label — remove trim to access.
Tip: Serial starts with SEZ. Example: SEZ1Z2K4657819
Skoda Swing / Blues
Skoda Fabia Mk2/3, Roomster, Rapid, Citigo
Entry-level VW Group unit with Skoda branding. Remove trim and use release keys — serial on the rear label.
Tip: Serial starts with SKZ, 14 characters. Example: SKZ1Z7G1254658
Skoda Bolero
Skoda Fabia Mk3, Octavia Mk3, Rapid, Scala
Mid-range touchscreen infotainment. Serial on the side label — remove trim and slide the unit forward.
Tip: Serial starts with SKZ. Example: SKZAZ5L1562150
Skoda Amundsen / Columbus
Skoda Octavia Mk3, Superb Mk3, Kodiaq, Karoq
Navigation touchscreen. Serial on the side label — remove trim to access.
Tip: Serial starts with SKZ. Example: SKZ1Z3K8464465. Columbus is the premium version with larger screen and DVD.
Skoda Symphony
Skoda Octavia Mk2, Superb Mk2, Roomster
Older CD/radio unit. Use release keys to slide forward — serial on the rear label.
Tip: Serial starts with SKZ. Example: SKZAZ9F4860187
Skoda Dance
Skoda Fabia Mk2/3, Octavia Mk2, Rapid
Common Skoda radio unit. Pry off the trim with a flat-head screwdriver, remove the four screws and slide forward — serial is on the casing label.
Tip: Serial starts with SKZ, 14 characters. Example: SKZAZ5L1562150
Skoda Stream
Skoda Fabia Mk2, Citigo, Rapid, Roomster
Entry-level Skoda radio unit. Remove trim and use release keys to slide the unit forward — serial is on the casing label.
Tip: Serial starts with SKZ, 14 characters. Example: SKZ1Z7G1254658
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VW Group radio codes for every model
We provide radio unlock codes for the full VW Group range — Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda — covering every radio from 2000 to present day, made by Blaupunkt, Technisat, Delphi, Bosch and VDO. If your car radio is locked after a battery change or repair, we have your code.
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