How This Works

Find Radio Serial
To unlock your radio, find the radio serial number starting ‘VWZ’. For help, see the: finding VW serial number section.

Enter Serial Here
Enter your radio serial number at the top of this page to start the unlocking process.

Get Unlock Code
Most of the time, your unlock code appears instantly after payment. Enter it to get your music back on!
Finding Your Serial
Your 14-digit radio serial number is unique and used to get your radio unlock code.
Follow the steps below to find it, then enter it at the top of this page to get started.
All VW Radio’s

To get your radio serial number, you’ll need to partly remove the radio unit from the dashboard to locate the radio label with serial number.
Find your radio model below and click “Watch Video” to see how to do this.
VW RCD 510


In order to get the serial number of any RCD radio model, you will need to partly remove the radio from the dashboard, you can then find the serial number located on a label.
Example Serial: VWZ1Z3K6321212
VW RNS 510


To get your RNS 510 serial number, you will need to partly remove the radio unit using a prying tool and screwdriver.
You will then find your serial number located on a label attached to the unit. Unlike some other models, you do not need radio release keys.
Example Serial: VWZ1Z7G3512834
VW RNS 310


To get the serial number of your RNS 310, you will need to remove the plastic trim using a prying tool, once the trim is removed, you will need to take out the radio screws and slide the unit out.
Your serial will be located on a label on the radio.
Example Serial: VWZ1Z2K6277612
VW RCD 310


To get your RCD 310 serial number, you will need to partly remove the radio unit to find the label with the serial number on it.
You can do this by using a prying tool and prying off the plastic trim around the radio, once the trim is off, you’ll need to remove 4x screws then the radio will slide out.
Example Serial: VWZ2Z2F1193677
VW RCD 300


To get your RCD 300 radio serial number, you will need to partly remove the radio unit and locate the printed label.
To do this, you may need to remove the air vents, trim around the radio and 4x screws, please see the video for further instructions.
Example Serial: VWZ2ZF16533467
VW RCD 210


To get your RCD 210 serial number, you will need to partly remove the radio unit to find the printed label.
To do this, you’ll need to use a prying tool to remove the plastic trim around the radio, once the trim is removed, you’ll need to unscrew 4x screws then the radio will slide out.
Example Serial: VWZ5Z1L0285159
VW Beta Radio


To get the serial number of your VW Beta radio you will need to partly remove the radio using radio release keys (which you can get on Amazon for less than £10).
Once you put the release keys into the unit, it should pop out, you can then pull it further out to find the serial number located on a label.
Example Serial: VWZ1Z3M0285159
How To Enter Your VW Radio Code
Important note: If you see the word “SAFE” appear on your radio display, then hold down SCAN & MODE for about 10 seconds. The screen should then show 1000 on the display and you can start code entry.
RCD 300 Code Entry
Switch your radio on and if the word SAFE appears on screen click SCAN & MODE buttons for about 10 seconds until 1000 shows on screen.
Once the number 1000 appears on your screen, it mean’s your radio is ready for code entry, you can then enter your radio unlock code by repeatedly tapping the buttons on each side (see video below for demonstration for clarification).


VW Gamma Code Entry
Entering the radio code into your VW Gamma radio is simple, with your code ready:
- Press 1 repeatedly until 1st digit of your code is right.
- Press 2 repeatedly until 2nd digit of your code is right.
- Press 3 repeatedly until 3rd digit of your code is right.
- Press 4 repeatedly until 4th digit of your code is right.
Once your code is displayed correct on screen, press the right arrow key.


VW Radio Codes – Frequently Asked Questions
No, unfortunately we do not currently offer a free service as it costs us to access VW radio codes.
Delivery times vary depending on the status of our suppliers. Most of the time delivery is instant, but please allow 24 hours, if there are any delays with your order, we will get in touch with you via email.
Yes, we guarantee that all codes we issue will be 100% working or your money back.
Yes, your unit radio code will never change so you can use it to unlock the same radio unit unlimited times.
Yes, if you need any help or support use the contact us page – We reply to all emails fast!