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M-Code
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Option code that denoted something that installed on a VW. Can refer
to standard equipment for an export market, such as a speedometer
in MPH for the USA. |
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M-Code plate
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Plate on Buses indicating factory options, among other pieces of data.
See How to read your M-code and Chassis plates |
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Maggiolino
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In Italy, a common nickname for the Beetle sedan. |
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Maggiolone
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In Italy, a common nickname for the Super Beetle
sedan. |
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Mahle |
German manufacturer of cast alloy wheels, oil filters, pistons/cylinder |
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Mangel |
Aftermarket chrome wheel
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Matador
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See Tempo Matador |
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Matching Numbers
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Term refers to correct matching numbers for both the engine and VIN.
Indicates the original engine is there, desirable to stock
enthusiasts. |
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McPherson Strut |
Suspension on models such as the Super Beetle
that uses a gas shock and coil spring mounted to a lower control arm for
independent front suspension. |
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Media Blast
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To strip paint off of a car. Similar to sandblasting but using
alternate media, such as walnut shells or glass beads. |
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Meyers Manx
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The original VW-based "dune buggy". Bruce Meyers created the first version of
in the 1960s. After building a few early models with space frames and other expensive features, he decided to go with a simple but strong fiberglass body bolted to a shortened VW
chassis. He called it the "Manx" because of the cropped, tail-less appearance of rear of the car, resembling a Manx cat.
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Microbus
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See Standard. |
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Model Number
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VW factory number used to identify a model of
VW. Usually 3 digits where the first digit indicate the over model
such as Beetle or Bus,
the second digit indicates the sub model such as Kombi
or Deluxe, and the third digit indicates a
variation such as left hand drive (LHD) or right hand drive (RHD). |
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Modification
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Singular term used to describe a change made
to a VW to make it non-stock. Example: Lowering |
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Mordacci
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Beginning in 1951, the first unofficial Beetle
importer for Italy. Mordacci Company from Padova. |
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Mosaik Kit
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Later version of the Westfalia
Campingbox.
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MOT |
Ministry Of Transportation. Usually used
when referring to the MOT Test, a yearly test required in England for
vehicles of a certain age. |
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Motometer
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Aftermarket accessory maker, usually
associated with gauges.
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Moulding
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Chrome or aluminum trim that often runs the
length of a VW, used for both protective and appearance purposes. |
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Mox Nix Sticks |
Term used in the 1950's by US servicemen in
Germany referring to semaphores that were usually not self canceling.
Consequently the semaphores were frequently sticking out with the driver
having no intent of turning. Mox Nix is slang for Es macht nichts or, in
English, "It doesn't matter". |
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MPG
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Miles per Gallon - The distance traveled on one gallon of gas - often used as a measure of fuel economy |
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MPH
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Miles per hour - The ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time spent traveling (in hours) |
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Mudflaps
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Accessory made of
rubber and with steel mounting brackets that prevented mud or water from
splashing up on the VW body.
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Mulholland Look |
Fiberglass body kit popular in the 1980s.
Featured include wide fenders and a rear wing, among others.
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Mustache bar |
Rear frame and engine
mounting piece for a Bay Window Bus or Vanagon
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