My wife picked up our new 280 L&K this week, when I checked in the front of the manual where I expected the data sticker to be there was an empty space so looked in the boot next to spare wheel and again no sticker even removed the wheel to no avail. Is this now the norm or should we be looking somewhere else.

Ask the dealer. Should be part of the PDI. 

On 09/03/2018 at 21:03, Martin201 said:

My wife picked up our new 280 L&K this week, when I checked in the front of the manual where I expected the data sticker to be there was an empty space so looked in the boot next to spare wheel and again no sticker even removed the wheel to no avail. Is this now the norm or should we be looking somewhere else.

Mines in the boot, VIN and options codes etc.  Can just see the edge of it next to the wheel well:

 

I had one in my 66 plate superb sportline there but not in the new car. Saw dealer today who was not very convincing and said “it happens ,things are changing “ . 

Just an update, I’ve contacted Skoda UK today who will be checking with technical tomorrow.