I would like to check that the engine number in my newly acquired Octavia matches the V5 number.

 

I have seen a number of references and diagrams to where it should/could be but a good root around under the bonnet hasn't identified anything like the 6 digit number on the V5.

 

Attached are some image of various numbers I have found (any info what they are would be interesting). Several reference has been made to a label on top of cambelt cover, I don't see anything that looks like such a cover but (in my ignorance) I think I see what could be the cambelt when looking down on the L side of engine compartment (see picture).

 

Hopefully someone could tell exactly where the number is or should be - maybe even mark on the engine compartment overview picture I've provided.

 

Is some disassembly needed to see the number?

 

Does an engine only have one number?

 

Is the engine number supposed to be on the info label in the boot/service schedule book?

 

Mine is on a sticker I think on the upper cambelt cover. 1.9tdi 

Alasdair

33 minutes ago, SvendB said:

Does an engine only have one number

Yes; engine top cover off, and look where Alasdair suggested.

1 minute ago, Breezy_Pete said:

Yes; engine top cover off, and look where Alasdair suggested.

My ignorance is being exposed here 😊 - until your post I had no idea where the cambelt is (still don't but suspect it will be clear after the top cover is off and I hopefully find the label I've seen elsewhere). The top cover is presumably the big cover that says TDI? How to remove? Sorry for asking probably really stupid questions.

Yep TDI cover. It pulls upwards. There are 4 ball like push in fixings that pop in and out when lifting. Think you lift the front first from memory

Alasdair

Try and lift cover as near the push fixings as possible. They can be quite tight and can snap if old and brittle. Be firm but careful

Edited 23 February, 20251 yr by Alasdair1

Thank you to everyone who contributed - I managed to find the engine number with your help (and it matches the V5).

 

There was a reason for why I wanted to check is that DVLA says to check the engine number (and other things) before buying a car - but the trader didn't know where to find it and it was not obvious at all.

For other newbies like me, this is the process I used to find the engine number:

 

1. Remove the top cover (the big cover with TDI) by lifting near the corners, first in the front and then in the back, it might need to jiggle it a bit to get it out at the back. Alasdair1's suggestions "Try and lift cover as near the push fixings as possible. They can be quite tight and can snap if old and brittle. Be firm but careful" sounds wise - all the three working fixings on mine are quite loose and one of my fitting in the cover is missing.
2. Observe the big label with engine number on the upper cambelt cover towards the left side of the engine.
3. Replace the (TDI) top cover by pushing the 4 rings down over the metal balls.

Easy-peasy (when you know).

And to answer my own questions:

• Yes, some disassembly is required (and will possible get dirty fingers).
• No, the engine number is not on the labels in the boot and service schedule book (in my case).

Glad you found it. I find theres always someone to help on here.

Alasdair