[Answered] Where's the key code stored in my Volkswagen Polo 4 for key programming?

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Xenogamer
Member since October 2022 • 36 posts

Looking for my Volkswagen Polo 4's key code to program a new key

Posted on May 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1625 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Volkswagen Polo 4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Papasmurf
Member • 125 posts

Worked for someone with a Volkswagen Polo 4? Need to hear it!

May 06, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 36 posts

Trying this on my Volkswagen Polo 4 later. Will report back.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 12 posts

Following along—same issue with my Volkswagen Polo 4.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 124 posts

My Volkswagen Polo 4 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 47 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Volkswagen Polo 4 this weekend.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 55 posts

Was about to give up on my Volkswagen Polo 4, but this gives me hope.

May 11, 2025 Reply

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