VW Beetle Chassis Codes

On 1965 through 1969 models, a 9 digit chassis number was used (one more digit was added where production passed one million). These numbers start with the first two digits of the model number, the third digit designates the model year. The remaining digits compromise the production numbers. All models prior to 1965 feature a seven digit chassis number.

Effective with the 1970 model year, all VWs have 10 digit serial numbers in compliance with federal regulations. The first two digits of the serial number signify the model, the third is the last numeral of the model year and the fourth to tenth digits indicate the consecutive production number within each type.

1971 and 1972 Beetles and larger Type 113 models were numbered in the same series.

In 1973 the first three digits for the Beetle were 113 while the Type 113’s were 133.

1974 Beetle chassis numbers began with 114 as the first three digits, while Type 113 started with 134.

1975 Beetle chassis numbers were from 115 2000 001 through 115 226 7815, for 1975 type 113 the chassis numbers were 135 2000 001 through 135 226 7815.

1975 Cabriolet Beetles chassis numbers were 155 2000 001 through 155 2266 824.

1976 Beetle chassis numbers were 116 20000 001 through 116 2176 287, the Cabriolet chassis numbers were 156 2000 001 through 156 2175 675.

1977 Beetle chassis numbers were 117 200 0001 through 117 2101 292, the Cabriolet chassis numbers were 157 200 0001

1978 Beetle Cabriolet chassis numbers were 158 200 0001.

1940 – 1947

1948

1949

1950

1950 Chassis Plate

1951

1951 Chassis Plate

1952

1953

1953 Oval Chassis Plate

1954

1955

1955 Oval Chassis Plate

1956

1956 Oval Chassis Plate

1957

1958

1959

1960

1960 Chassis Plate

1961

1962

1963

1964

1965

1966

1967

1968

1968 Chassis Plate

1969

1970

1971

1972

1973

1303 133 2000 001 – 133 3200 000

1974

1303 134 2000 001 – 134 2999 000

1975

1303 135 2000 001 – 135 2600 000

1976

Cabrio 156 2000 001 – 156 2200 000

1977

Cabrio 157 2000 001 – 157 2200 000

1978

Cabrio 158 2000 001 – 158 2100 000

1979

Cabrio 159 2000 001 – 159 2036 062

Super Beetles