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Type 2 M-Codes, 1949-1967
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1949-1967 | 1968-1979
Model Numbers can be found here
Also see the M-Code Supplements page

M-Code Description Models/Market Photo
Westfalia codes
A01 SO-1 Mobile Shop without interior fittings, prime coated 211, 213, 214 
B01 SO-1 Mobile Shop without interior fittings, special one-color finish211, 213, 214 
D01 SO-1 Mobile Shop without interior fittings, special two-tone finish211, 213, 214 
E01 SO-1 Mobile Shop without interior fittings, standard finish 211, 213, 214 
F01 SO-1 Mobile Shop, A01 with castored stool and guide rails 211, 213, 214 
G01 SO-1 Mobile Shop, B01 with castored stool and guide rails 211, 213, 214 
H01 SO-1 Mobile Shop, D01 with castored stool and guide rails 211, 213, 214 
I01 SO-1 Mobile Shop , E01 with castored stool and guide rails 211, 213, 214 
A04 Police kombi, finished in police green231, 233, 234 
F22 SO-22 Westfalia interior with standard camping interior, living and sleeping areas w/ separating curtain, cushions, carpet and curtains    
G22 F22 but with wardrobe, sink, 55 litre cool box, children's sleeping accomodations (child's cot) and washbasin   
H22G22 but with small tent awning, roof bunks, folding table for each side door    
K22G22 with large tent awning, roof bunks, folding table for side door, chemical toilet, electric hanging light and cable/plug/socket, 3 10-litre water canisters, washing bowl (mauser)    
A23 SO-23 Westfalia interior   
B23 SO-23 Westfalia interior, with chemical toilet   
D23 SO-23 Westfalia interior, with chemical toilet and petrol cooker, left cupboard with ice-box   
E23 SO-23 Westfalia interior, with petrol cooker   
F23 SO-23 Westfalia interior, with petrol cooker and left cupboard with ice-box   
G23 SO-23 Westfalia interior
With left cupboard with ice-box
   
H23 SO-23 Westfalia interior
With chemical toilet and left cupboard with ice-box
   
J23 SO-23 Westfalia interior
With chemical toilet and petrol cooker
Seen on RHD '61 Westy  
K23 SO-34/35 Westfalia interior - flipseat and ?    
N23 SO-34/35 Westfalia interior - flipseat and ?    
T23 SO-34/35 Westfalia interior - flipseat and ?    
U23 SO-34/35 Westfalia interior - flipseat and ?    
A33 SO-33 Westfalia interior with large tent awning   
B33 A33 with chemical toilet and 2-burner stove   
D33 A33 but with small tent awning   
E33 D33 with chemical toilet and 2 burner stove   
A34SO-34 Westfalia interior   
B34 Westfalia SO-34 interior   
D34 SO-34 Westfalia interior - details?   
A35SO-35 Westfalia interior   
B35 SO-35 Westfalia interior    
D35 SO-35 Westfalia interior - details?   
A42 SO-42 Westfalia interior, no exterior fitments    
B42 SO-42 Westfalia interior, pop-up top, side tent, and roof rack    
C42 SO-42 Westfalia interior, pop-up top    
D42 SO-42  Westfalia interior, with side tent and roof rack    
F96 Westfalia interior - details?   
M96 Westfalia interior - details?Seen on Tourist Delivery '59 SO23  
P96 Westfalia interior - details?Seen on Paraguay '65 Standard  
C98 Westfalia interior - details? Seen on Tourist Delivery '66 Deluxe with rack, ladder, and side step
Seen on 1960 LHD 15-Window delivered to Japan
 
J98 Westfalia interior?  Deluxe option? Seen on various Deluxe models  
M-codes
A16 Binz Double Cab Single Cab  
001UnknownSeen on '66 Hardtop Deluxe  
002 USA sealed beam headlights
Pre-heat flap delete
(Both unconfirmed)
   
004 Dust free air intake Pick-ups from July 1959  
005 Radio ?    
007Unknown
Possibly Without Tires
Seen on '54 Kombi, South African '59 Deluxes and '67 Ambulances, French '56 23-Window, '62 VR-delivery code Double-door Kombi, 1956 Portuguese 23-Window, 1962 MD-delivery Sunroof Kombi, South African RHD '60 23-Window  
008 Unknown
Possibly Without Battery
Seen on '54Kombi, '60 Standard, South African '59 Deluxes, '54 Kombi, '54 RHD Single Cab, Belgium early '64 21-Window, '62 VR-delivery code Double-door Kombi, '66 Swiss Highroof, '62 Norway Crew Cab, '66 RHD Kombi from Rhodesia  
009 Unknown
Possibly yellow brake light lens
Seen on Canadian '54 Kombi, Canadian '53 Single Cab, and '53 Deluxe
Seen on '53 Panel delivered to Portugal
Birth cetificate says
"gelbe schlussleuchten,"
which translates to
"Yellow Tail lights"
010 ?
(Probably not dust filters as noted below, code was re-used)
Seen on various Barndoors, all models  
010 Dust filters for engine compartment Seen on '66 RHD Kombi from Rhodesia
Seen on '67 Double Cab delivered to Paraguay
 
012?Seen on '65 Kombi delivered to AA port, , '66 RHD Kombi from Rhodesia  
013 Middle and rear seats plus panels in the cargo area May not include panels in all cases.  
014?Seen on '64 Kombi delivered to PG (Paraguay)  
015 Windshield washer    
016 Double cab truck (before it was an actual model type)    
017 Rear brake and taillights combined    
018 Unknown
Sealed beam headlights?
Larger reflector in brake/indicator light?
Hazard lights?
Seen on various North American-delivered Barndoors, '54 Kombi from New Zealand, '55 European Barndoor Deluxe, '58 Kombi delivered to Switzerland, '59 Kombi delivered to Austria, 1956 Portuguese 23-Window  
019 Headlamp flasher, with 200 watt generator Emergency vehicles  
020 MPH speedometer Export  
021 Outside door handles lockable from either side Export  
023 LHD panels with loading doors on left (until 1959) Panelvan  
024 Sealed beam head lamps and red tail lights USA, Canada  
024 Sealed beam head lamps and red taillights, side turn signals, back up lights USA, Canada  
025 US-spec bumpers and 6 pop-out windows Export  
025 Safety belts    
026 Activated charcoal. vapor canister USA, Canada, Japan  
027 Fog lights    
027 Windshield Washers (pre-1964) Australia  
028 Ambulance without stretchers    
029 Front and rear tow hooks    
030 Headlight flasher with dash mounted idiot light, number plate lamp Austria, 211-274  
030 Primer paint Type 21 or 23  
031 Primer paint Type 22 or 24  
032Primer paint, without seats in cargo areaType 23
Seen on 12/1958 SO22 Campingbox
 
032 Brake turn signals Australia, Italy  
032 Locking gas cap door    
033 LHD Kombi with loading doors on left (until 1959)    
033 Additional rear turn signals, to chassis# 802 985 Australia, Italy  
034 Side turn signals, modified emergency brake handle    
035 Side marker lights    
035 Reinforced sides Pick-up  
036 Warning light - parking lights/city lights, side flasher indicators, modified handbrake lever Italy, 211-274  
037 No emergency flashers Italy, France  
040 Speedometer with fuel gauge    
041 Unknown.  Seat belts?  Maybe rear seat belts?Seen on '67 Doubledoor 21-Window and '67 SO42 Westy  
043 Preparation for Swiss license requirements    
044UnknownSeen on German delivery 10/1954 Kombi 
045 UnknownSeen on Canadian early '64 Hardtop Deluxe, Canadian early '65 21-Window, Canadian early '66 21-Window, Canadian '65 281 Standard, South African RHD '60 23-Window  
046 Side turn signal lights Denmark, Norway, Italy  
047 2 back up lights    
051 UnknownSeen on some early Barndoor Deluxe Buses  
051 Provision for second generator  
052 Rear hatch without window  
053 Rear hatch with window (until `55)    
054 Full width dashboard (until March '55)  
055 Turbine roof vent (until March '55)  
056 Steering/ignition lock    
057 Separate front seats "Walk-through" (until March '55)  
057 Bed slats supplied, but not installed. Pickup  
059 Thermostatically controlled carb pre-heater Export  
060 Eberspacher heater Pick-up and Ambulance  
061?Seen on '67 RHD Kombi and '67 RHD Deluxe, both delivered to England
Seen on '67 RHD Canterbury Pitt Camper
 
062 LHD Microbus with loading doors on left (until 1959) Microbus  
062 Passenger side mirror    
063UnknownSeen on '65 Single Cab 
064 No side/tail gates Pick-up 
064 UnknownSeen on French 12/60 Panelvan and other French Buses 
065 Inscribed axle load limits    
066 Rubber mat in cargo area    
068Unknown
Possibly 2 tow hooks in front
Seen on '54 Kombi delivered to New Zealand  
069 Same as M13 Kombi with left-hand sliding door  
070 Tarp and bows (not for enlarged bed version) Pick-up
071 Second locker hatch for single cab Pick-up
072 Vinyl headliner (standard from 10/63) Microbus and Deluxe  
074 Rear mudflaps    
075 Mud flaps - front and rear    
076 Headlamp, for Holland onlySeen on '54 Kombi
Refers to glass lens - Source: 1958 parts book
 
077 Primer paint Double Cab  
077 88Ah battery for Artic climates    
078 Primer paint Pick-up  
080 Split front seats (walk-through)Kombi and Panel  
081 Split front seats (walk-through)Microbus and Deluxe  
081 LHD Ambulance with loading doors on left (until 1959) Ambulance  
081 UnknownSeen on '54 Barndoor Kombi 
082 Cargo floor mountings for short middle seat? Seen on '63 walk-through model 251 Deluxes and 281 Standards  
083 Unknown (Barndoor era)
Cargo floor mountings for short middle seat?
Seen on Canadian '53 and '62 Single Cabs
Seen on Canadian '62 walk-through Panel
Seen on Canadian '54 Standard
 
085UnknownSeen on '54 Barndoor Kombi
Seen on '61 15-Window delivered to Denmark, '66 RHD Kombi from Rhodesia
 
086 Unknown
Possibly something North American delivery related?
Seen on Canadian '53 Single Cab
Seen on Canadian '54 Panelvan
Seen on Canadian '54 Standard
 
087 LHD with ragtop with loading doors on left (Until 1959) Kombi  
088 Locker door on left Single Cab  
089 Safety glass windshield    
090 Safety glass windshield Export  
091 Whitewall tires    
092 Lower gearing for mountain travel Export  
093 Behr ventilator, front mount (until '55)  
094 Locking deck lid    
095 Radio - Wolfsburg model    
096 Radio - Braunschweig model    
096T Blaupunkt Radio - Hamburg   
096W Blaupunkt Radio - Frankfurt    
097 Radio - Emden model    
097 Rear bumper (until '55)    
098UnknownSeen on JY-port Export model '60 15-Window  
099 Tubeless mud & snow (M&S) tires    
100 Without front VW emblem    
101 Mud & Snow tires  
101 Mud & Snow tires and front VW badge painted red Fire Truck  
102 Heated rear window/defroster    
103 Heavy duty shock absorbers    
105 Stiffer front transmission mount    
105/I Telefunken radio Microbus and Deluxe  
105/II Telefunken radio Microbus and Deluxe - Export  
106 Heavy duty shock absorbers    
107 Overriders    
108 Camping Equipment aka "without side windows" (5 louvered windows instead of all solid/popout windows)Westfalia SO42 kit    
109 Unknown1965 Portuguese Panel  
109 Decal label for Federal Postale Administration, Germany 1957 Postal Kombi  
112 High altitude correction jet, until engine # 3 580 000, used with M155    
113 Safari windshields Export  
114 6 popout side windowsExport
115 Low cargo floor (base equipment) Pick-up  
116 Without vented cargo area Panel Van
117 No seats in rear cabin Double-Cab
Seen on Uruguay 1/62 Double Cab
 
118 Without side/tail gates Pick-up  
119 Eberspacher BN4 gas heater All except Ambulance
120 UnknownSeen on '54 Barndoor Kombi  
121 Fresh air fan - 'Ambulance fan'    
123 Special resister ignition Export  
124 Yellow headlamps Export - France
Seen on 1966 Kombi from Morocco
 
125 Michelin X steel radial tires Export  
127 Rear hatch without window Panel Van, Kombi, Microbus
128 Whitewall tires Standard, Microbus  
129 34 hp motor    
130 Deluxe without sunroof and roof windows Deluxe
132 Safaris with safety glass Export  
133Without notice of axle weight and max gross vehicle weightExport?
Seen on '66 Kombi/Westy
Seen on '65 21-Window
Seen on Tourist Delivery '65 Standard
 
134 Hinged passenger seat    
136?Seen on '65 Deluxe  
137 Kombi equipped as Fire personnel carrier    
137 Dual circuit drum brakes Export  
139 Sealed beam headlamps, red tail light lenses Export  
140 Fire engine as specified by German DIN specifications    
141 Heat vents in cargo area   heater.jpg (59768 bytes)
142 Side windows of safety glass Kombi, Microbus, Export  
142 Sliding door on both sides    
143 Side windows of safety glass Deluxe, Export  
143 Same as M142 excluding M13    
144 Side windows of safety glassAmbulance, Export  
145 Sliding door safety latch
Also 6 popout side windows?
Seen on '60 Italian Kombi, non-sliding door 15-window, '57 23-Window, '63 23-Window, '63 Standard, '63 Kombi, UY port '63 15-Window, and '60 JY-port 15-Window  
146 Same as M13. Seven seater (right hand cargo doors)    
149 Chrome parts painted over    
150 Ambulance per (German) DIN specifications, includes windshield washer from 1959 Type 271  
151 Eberspacher gas heater and ambulance fan - Ambulance Types 271-274  
152 Rear panel lid with extension - Ambulance Types 271-274  
155 Air cleaner with additional cyclone filter Types 211-274,
Export markets
Seen on '64 Kombi delivered to PG (Paraguay)
 
156 Second rear view mirror   
156 ?Used on tourist delivery and German-delivery Buses pre-1963 
156 Larger oil bath air filter - 1500ccTypes 211-274
157 Pollution control/Exhaust emissions devices    
160 Blue light and emergency signal equipment (siren)    
161 Sliding door - Panelvan, 1-side Types 211, 213, 214  
162 Sliding door on both sides - Panelvan Types 215, 216  
163 Sealed beam headlampsSeen on '57 Kombi 
163 Same as M161 but with sealed beam headlights Export  
163 Sliding door - Microbus Types 221-228
164 Flashing front blinkersSeen on '57 Kombi and '57 Standard
 
164 Sliding door - Deluxe, 1960's Types 241, 244  
165 Same as M161 with front blinkers    
168 88 ampere/hour battery up to Chassis No. 216 190 000 Types 211-274  
169 Sliding door - Kombi Types 231-238  
171 Tires with increased carrying capacity Types 211-271
(LHD) Benelux countries
 
172 Speed limiter to 4000 rpm  
172 Visible location of brake fluid reservoir Benelux countries (Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg)
172 Speed Limiter for 1500 enginepre-1965
173 Engine prepared for arctic climates, heavy duty insulation in engine area   Includes steel-backed
crank and rod bearings.
174 Tires for Heavy Loads - 6.40x15  
175 Overriders all models Except types 26 & 265  
176 Same as M175 Pick-up and Double Cab, Export
Seen on '61 Double Cab from Uruguay
 
177 Rear seat only    
178 RPM limiter - 1200cc engine  
180 Rear seat only    
181 Chrome hubcaps Except types 22/24 (which were standard)  
182UnknownSeen on '59 Westfalia  
183 Split front seats (walk-through)Panelvan, Kombi 
184 Split front seats (walk-through)Microbus, Samba 
185 Cargo floor mountings for short middle seat? Seen on 9/59 and 1/61 walk-through Deluxes and 9/59 and 5/60 walk-through Standards 
186 Rear lap belts Export  
187 Asymmetric headlamps for LHD    
188 Asymmetric headlamps for RHD    
189UnknownSeen on 11/58 UF Binz Double Cab  
191 Sub floor - belly pan  
192 Body ready to be outfitted as a camper    
193 Semaphore turn signals - red "Supplied with self-swinging semaphores" (See photo)
Self-swinging semaphores (German = "Pendelwinker") are these funky grooved semaphores looking as pre 1/'54 semaphores, but with yellow lenses and a weird spring construction. They flip in and out permanently without a flasher relay needed, but by their internal construction only.

The German law required Pendelwinker for red Busses at the end of the 1950s, so for example all firetruck Buses from Chassis # 352 263 were came with these, if equipped with semaphores.  Anyone could also order his non-red type 2 with Pendelwinker by using M-code 193.
194 Larger door mirrors    
195 Adjustable bench seat/backrest (until 1963)    
196 Asymmetric headlamps for RHD    
197 12 Volt system and 45Ah battery
 
Seen on a 1959 Kombi and a 1959 Double Cab delivered to Austria  
199 Seat belt mounting points    
199 Swivel driver's seat
 
Panel Van, Camper, Kombi
Also used on Flipseat Westfalia campers
200 Single cab with enlarged steel bed, Payload 940Kg    
201 Single cab with enlarged wood bed, Payload 910Kg Seen on 11/1965 German (no port code) Single Cab  
202 1200cc engine from Oct. 1, 1964 until Oct. 1, 1965    
203 Eberspacher gas heaterDouble Cab  
204 Unknown
Probably Eberspacher gas heater
Seen on 60 23-Window, '63 23-Window, late '63 15-Window, UD port early 15-Window, Canadian '65 model 281, UY port '63 15-Window, late '63 Standard, and Canadian (KA port) '59 Single Cab  
205 Unknown    
207 Tarp and bows Double Cab  
208 Trailer hitch and electrical hook-up    
209 PVC Tilt instead of canvas    
209 Seating for 9 people (double cargo doors)    
210 Seating for 9 people (double cargo doors) Kombi?  
211 Seating for 9 people (double sliding doors)    
212 Seating for 9 people (double cargo doors) Deluxe  
214 Easy to detach gates    
215 1 ton payload and 1500cc engine (until October, 1964) Except MicroBus and Deluxe  
216 1500cc engine (until October, 1964)    
218Safety line for trailer hitch? Seen on German 1963 Kombi  
219Exhaust gas hose for stationary heater? Seen on German 1963 Kombi  
220 Locking differential (limited slip)    
221 High roof panel van with side opening for vending (sales flap)  
222 High roof panel van    
223 Low floor without guide rails Westfalia Pick-up  
224 Low floor with guide rails Westfalia Pick-up  
225 VW Dealer breakdown/service vehicle Double Cab from 1962  
226 Cable to stop rear gate from opening fully Trucks (late-model)  
240 Engine with dished pistons (low compression) for low octane fuel - Engine Code 'L'    
246 Eberspacher gas heater  
265 LHD, Cab door right side Double Cab  
303 Italian preparations, STVZO    
306 UnknownSeen on RHD 1965 21-Window delivered to the UK  
313UnknownSeen on CKD 1966 Kombi, model 234, delivered to New Zealand  
314Package including ?Seen on 1962 Double Cab (Model 268) delivered to Rhodesia
South African RHD '60 23-Window
 
316Package including ? Seen on South African RHD '60 23-Window  
355Package including ? Seen on '64 LHD 21-Window delivered to Great Britain  
360 North American export model including M164 and M176    
361 Package including M168, M181, M192, M199    
362 North American export model with M20, M24, M25, M90, M176Single Cab, Double Cab  
363 Equipment - export.
Details unknown
Seen on '62 Ambulance delivered to Thailand
Seen on '64 Panel delivered to Angola (AJ)
Seen on '62 Kombi delivered to Uruguay
Seen on '67 Double Cab delivered to Paraguay
Seen on '61 Panel delivered to Chile
Seen on '60 Single Cab delivered to Uruguay
 
364 Equipment - export
Includes M56, M94, M121, M240
May include 6 pop-outs and Safari Windows.
Seen on 1960 23-Window Deluxe delivered to Bolivia
Seen on 1960 SO-23 delivered to Chile
Seen on 1964 Standard delivered to Chile
Seen on 1960 Deluxe delivered to Turkey
Seen on 1964 Kombi delivered to Paraguay
Seen on 1965 Standard delivered to Paraguay
 
366Package - unknownSeen on 1962 MD-delivery Sunroof Kombi  
367 Package including M361 plus M20, M24,M90,M142, M175    
368 South African export package
Includes 6 pop-outs and Safaris
Also seen on JY-port '60 15-Window and TE-port '59 SO23  
369 Package including M361 plus M20, M24,M113, M142, M132, M175    
370North American equipment package
Includes Safaris?
Seen on an original 1961 swivel seat panel with factory safaris
Seen on UD '63 15-Window
Seen '59 SO23 delivered to Congo with safaris and 6 pop-outs
Seen on '67 SO42 delivered to Panama with factory safaris
 
371 Unknown, possibly North American equipment package Known to be used on Commercial 58-61 Buses  
372 North American equipment
Includes 2 popouts
May be Kombi/Standard only
Seen on 1963 German-delivery Sunroof Kombi
Seen on 1959 and 1961 Tourist-delivery Westfalias
 
373North American equipment
Includes Safaris?
Seen on 1962 UT Standard  
374 North American equipment
Includes 6 popouts
Seen on German '65 Sunroof Standard
Seen on UJ 9.60 Kombi
Seen on UX 6.63 Double Door 23-Window
Seen on German-delivery '65 13-Window
Seen on German-delivery '60 Standard
 
375 North American equipment
Includes 6 popouts, safari windows
Seen on 3 USA SO23 Westfalias
Seen on 1966 Tourist Delivery (TE) Standard Microbus
Seen on 1965 German Delivery (no code) Standard Microbus
 
376 North American equipment
Includes 2 popouts
Deluxes only?
Seen on 2.59 15-Window delivered to UF port (USA, San Francisco)
Seen on 10.60 German delivery 15-window Campingbox
Seen on 1.61 23-window delivered to JT port (Italy, Turin)
Seen on '65 Kombi delivered to AA port (Afganistan)
 
378 North American equipment
Includes 6 popouts
Deluxes only?  
379North American equipment
Includes 6 popouts
Deluxes only?  
381 Equipment package, details?Seen on German '67 Panel, German '67 Kombi  
382 North American equipment
Includes 6 popouts
   
383 North American equipment
Includes 6 popouts and safari windows
Seen on 8.61, 2.62, 7.62, and 9.63 SO34 Westys and '67 SO42 Westy  
386North American equipment?Seen on '67 Doubledoor 21-Window and German-delivery '63 Kombi 
387North American equipment   
388North American equipment Seen on Canadian Buses 
389North American equipment Seen on March, 1963 Canadian 15-Window and September, 1966 Canadian Kombi 
390North American equipment Seen on various 60-62 Trucks 
391North American equipment Seen on Canadian '61 Ambulance 
392 North American equipment? Seen on Canadian '60 Double Cab  
395Prepared for Great Britain?
North American equipment?
Exact details unknown
Seen on UK '60 Kombi, '65 No port Code (Tourist delivery?) Hatchtop Westy, UK '62 Ambulance  
396 Prepared for Great Britain, STVZ0, amber indicators and RHD    
397 Prepared for France   
398Export PackageSeen on '62 Kombi delivered to HO (Holland)  
399 Export PackageSeen on '65 Kombi delivered to HO (Holland)  
400North American equipment package
Includes Safaris?
Seen on '67 Panel delivered to Germany (no port code) with North American specifications  
403 CKD - Complete Knocked Down ProductionSeen on Italian '62/'63/'64/'67 Kombis and '65/'66 Panels
Seen on 1965 21-Window Deluxe with JB port code (Italy)
 
404CKD - Complete Knocked Down ProductionSeen on S. African model 214 4/63 Panel 
409CKD - Complete Knocked Down Production?Seen on 1963 Panelvan, delivered to Portugal and converted to 15-Window  
415 Extended load bed for pickup Pickup  
415 Sweden Equipment including 119 and 209Non-pickup  
418Package including ? Seen on German '67 Highroof 
420North American export package including ?  Seen on '67 Double cab delivered to Grand Rapids  
423 North American export package including ?
Includes 1500cc engine
Seen on '63 Standard delivered to Portland  
424 North American export package including ?
Includes 1500cc engine
Seen on '63 23-Window delivered to San Francisco and '63 15-Window delivered to St. Louis  
425 North American export package including
Twin reversing lights (may not always be true, depending on year)
MPH Speedometer
Sealed beam headlights
Hazard warning lights
Mountings for safety belts
Laminated windscreen
Ram protection (overrider bumpers)
Dual-circuit brake system
   
426 North American export package including ?
Includes 1500cc engine
Seen on '67 Panel, '63 Kombi, '64 Microbus delivered to Baltimore  
427 North American export package including ?
Includes 1500cc engine
   
428 North American export package including ?Seen on USA '65 Single Cab and 1963 Double Cab
Possibly includes 1500cc engine
 
429 North American export package including ? Seen on UA-port '67 Double Cab  
430 North American export package including M20, M24, M25, M90, M175, M620, M621 Panelvan, Kombi, Microbus
Seen on Gibraltar '65 SO-42
 
442 CKD - Complete Knocked Down ProductionSeen on Panama 11/59 Panel
Seen on Panama 1/61 CKD Panel
 
454 UnknownSeen on CKD 1966 Kombi, model 234, delivered to New Zealand  
472? Seen on Uruguay 1/62 Double Cab  
475 ?    
482?Seen on S. African model 214 4/63 Panel 
483 ? See on South African '67 RHD Kombi  
502 Board door panels Panel Van and Kombi  
503 Board headliner Panel Van and Kombi  
504 Board bulkhead paneling, non-walk-through models Seen on 1957 Postal Kombi  
505 Board bulkhead paneling, walk-through models    
508 ?Seen on '62 VR-delivery code Double-door Kombi  
510 Upper divider between cab and cargo area    
513 Transmission skid plate    
515 Articulated unit    
515 Larger load bed for Pickup    
520 Sliding doors left and right  
523 Package of options?    
525 Seat belts USA, Canada  
527 Large rear hatch    
528 Addition outside mirror, right, convex   
529 Glass divider with sliding window  
530 Large step to cargo area  
531 With stiffer rear suspension
Translated from German: "With harder spring bars, rear"
   
535 Moto Meter Co-Pilot   
539 Automatic step/running board    
542 Special equipment for German Army    
543 Without seats in passenger area Microbus and Deluxe  
544 Special color / Special paintSeen on several Buses with SK paint codes  
546 Roof mounted turn signals    
547 Luggage rack with dedetachable ladder   
547ALuggage rack   
547BDetachable ladder   
547 Cavity preservation Seen on 1957 Postal Kombi  
549 Special rear bumperFrom 1958 Price List  
549 3-point seat belts    
560SunroofSeen on '53 Deluxe  
563 UnknownSeen on '53 Deluxe  
571 Rear fog light    
573UnknownSeen on '53 Deluxe  
580UnknownSeen on '67 SO42 Westy  
616 Back up lights    
620 12v system (standard from August, 1966)    
621 12v warning light relay Except Ambulance  
623 12v system with resistor plug wires for SW radios Seen on German '66 Highroof
Seen on German '67 Kombi
Seen on '67 Ambulance delivered to Austria
 
625?Seen on early '64 German-Delivery, North American spec. Kombi  
701?Seen on German '66 Highroof, German '67 Highroof  
708?Seen on 1957 Postal Kombi  
710Custom gates for VW Trucks?
(Possibly locally made to support the local economy)

Custom bed wall for Double Cab?
Seen on '61 Double Cab from Uruguay
Seen on '62 Double Cab from Uruguay

710"Conti"-tires 185R14 Seen on 1957 Postal Kombi  
716?Seen on '67 SO-42 delivered to TR port  
718 Backlit red cross symbol Seen on German '67 Kombi  
723?Seen on '62 Norway Crew Cab  
729 Tubeless Michelin X tires    
733? Seen on '65 Panel delivered to Germany  
736? Seen on '67 Ambulance delivered to Austria  
737 ? Seen on '67 RHD Deluxe delivered to England
Seen on '67 RHD Canterbury Pitt Camper
 
743?Seen on '62 Norway Crew Cab  
745?Seen on '62 English RHD Ambulance and 1959 Austrian Military Double Cab  
748? Seen on '62 Ambulance delivered to Thailand  
753? Seen on UV-delivered '62 Single Cab
Seen on UF-delivered 4/62 Double Cab
 
757 ? Seen on '67 RHD Kombi and '67 RHD Deluxe, both delivered to England
Seen on '67 RHD Canterbury Pitt Camper
Seen on German '66 Highroof
Seen on German '67 Highroof
Seen on German '67 Single Cab
 
759 ? Seen on 2 French '65 Kombis  
761 ? Seen on '65 Swedish Military DD sunroof Kombi  
762 ? Seen on '66 Swiss Highroof  
764? Seen on '58 Kombi delivered to Switzerland  
765? Seen on '63 Deluxe  
779?Seen on German '67 Kombi  
780 ?Seen on German '67 Panel, French 12/60 Panelvan  
783? Seen on German '64 Standard  
784? Seen on '60 23-Window, RHD  
7936 pop-out windows and modified Ambulance equipment   
794? Seen on UL-port '59 Panel and UB/UF/UA-port code '59 Single Cabs  
796 ? Seen on USA '65 Single Cab, '65 Swedish Military DD sunroof Kombi, '65 Swedish Model 263 Single Cab, 2 French '65 Kombis, and Canadian '65 Panel, USA(UP) '65 Kombi, '65 Export model SO35 Flipseat Westy, '65 Finnish Panel, USA (UM) '65 Double Cab, USA (UD) '65 Kombi, (UL) '65 Double Cab, '64 SO35 Westy, '65 Double Door Panel, USA (UF)  
797 ? Deluxe option?
Seen on '65 UT SO33 Westy
Seen on '65 UN 13-Window Deluxe
Seen on '65 KA 21-Window Deluxe
Seen on '65 UA 21-Window Deluxe
 
798 ? Seen on UC-delivered 9.59 Standard, UP-delivered '65 Standard, UF-delivered model 281 '65 Standard, UX-delivered '65 Sunroof Standard, PG-delivered '65 Standard 
799? Seen on UN-delivered 9.64 Standard 
818?Fire vehicles only?
Seen on '65 Double slider Panel
 
840?Seen on '67 South African RHD Dusty Conditions Double Cab  



Type 2 M-Codes, 1968-1979
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1949-1967 | 1968-1979

M-Code Description Models/Market Photo
B23Package including M093, M161, M181, M511, M690   
010 Additional dust sealing for engine compartment 211-274  
012 Exhaust Emissions Indicator
from Chassis No. 215 2000 001
211-231  
013 Front bench seat and rear seat in passenger compartment and interior trim231,235  
015Front bench seat, center with folding backrest in passenger compartmenr
from Ch. No. 287 2500 001
M363: 281, 291  
016Front bench seat, center with folding backrest in passenger compartmenr
from Ch. No. 287 2500 001
M363: 281, 291  
019 Without headlamp flasher
to Ch. No. 219 300 000
211-274 
020 Speedometer in miles211-274 
021 Outside door handles lockable from either side (unverified)Seen on USA '68 Single Cab 
024 Sealed beam head lamps
to Ch. No. 219 300 000
211-268 Export Markets (not for USA and Canada) 
024 Sealed beam head lamps side flashing indicators and back up lamps
from Ch. No. 210 2000 001
211-268 Export Markets (not for USA and Canada) 
025Instrument housing for speedometer with trip odometer and clock  
026 With activated carbon container211-274, California 
029 Towing hook, front and rear
to Ch. No. 211 2300 000
211-268  
030 Coupled headlamp flasher and license plate light (LHD) 211-271, Austria 
032 Lockable filler cap for fuel tank211-274  
034 Side flashing indicators and modified hand brake lever 211-274, Italy  
037 Without emergency light system211-274 France, Italy 
046 Side flashing indicators (LHD)
and:
from Ch. No. 219 060 789 up to 219 300 000
with rear view mirror, inner
211-271, Denmark 
047 Back up light
to Ch. No. 211 2300 000
211-268  
050With dual circuit brake warning light 211-274  
053 Cloth upholstery instead of leatherette 221-228, 241, 244  
054 Lockable glove compartment lid221-228, 241, 244  
055 Steering lock
to Ch. No. 219 300 000
211-274  
062 Sunvisor, right without mirror
from Ch. No. 211 2000 001
221-225, 241, Sweden 
062 Rear view mirror outer, right, convex, (LHD)
(rear view mirror, inner with shorter arm
to Ch. No. 219 300 000)
211-271, Sweden  
070 Tilt for Pick-up261, 264 
071 Second lid - side panel261, 264 
074 Mudflaps rear211-268  
089 Glass - windshield (laminated)211-268  
092 Ratio for mountainous districts 211-274 
093Drehfenster hinten Ab 78
(Pivot rear windows from 78)
  
102 Rear window glass, heatable211-268  
103 Heavy duty shock absorbers for bad roads 211-274  
119 Eberspacher stationary heater 211-244 
121 Ventilator, electrical211-274  
123 Special suppression equipment211-274, Export Markets 
124 Yellow headlamps and safety rear view mirror211-274, France  
127 Rear panel lid without window 211-235 
130 Without steel sliding roof241, 244 
140 Firetruck231, 235  
145 Safety lock for sliding door and rear panel lid 211, 215  
146 Front bench seat (2 persons) and rear seat in passenger compartment and interior trim231, 235  
150 VW Ambulance according to German standards DIN 75 080271  
151 Eberspacher stationary heater271, 274  
155 Filter system with 2 air cleaners211-274, Export Markets
156 Air cleaner with larger oil capacity 211-274  
157 Exhaust control system
from Eng. No. B 5 000 000 to B 5 230 000
from Eng. No. AE 0 000 001 to AE 0 529 815
211-274, USA  
160 Revolving warning light and high volume horn 271, 274  
161Aufnahmen f�r Kopfst�tzen im Fahrerhaus
(Fittings for headrests in the cab)
  
171Unknown Seen on '72 Single Cab  
172Radial Tires Seen on '72 Westfalia  
181Chrome wheel cover and Mirrors From 74   
185 Three-point safety belt (LHD) 211-244, USA 
187 Headlamps for left-hand traffic211-274, Countries with left-hand traffic  
194 Rear view mirror outer, left and right, convex 211-268  
201 Pick-up with enlarged wooden platform261, 264  
203 Eberspacher stationary heater265, 268 
207 Tilt for twin cab Pick-up265, 268
208 Vehicles with trailer211-274  
214Detachable hinges and dropside attachmentSeen on 1968 Ambulance  
217Attachment for ladder Seen on 1968 Ambulance  
220 With limited slip differential211-274  
221 Vent wings in passenger compartment instead of fixed windows
from Ch. No. 212 2000 001
211, 215, 231, 235, 261, 265  
222 With fixed wings in passenger compartment instead of vent wings
to Ch. No. 211 2300 000
231, 235  
240 Engine with recessed crown pistons for low octane fuel 211-274  
248 Ignition-starter switch without steering lock
from Ch. No. 210 2000 001
211-274  
251With 1.7 liter engine (66 bhp)
instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp)
211-241, 271 USA 
252With 1.3 liter engine (44 bhp)
instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp)
211-274, Italy 
258With higher drivers and passenger seat backrest (head restraint)211-274 
402 CKD (Completely Knocked Down) KitSeen on 1974 Kombi  
426 Unknown - North American export package including ?
Specifications for the USA - M020, M047, M102, sealed beam headlamps and ?
Seen on 1968 Single Cab and 1968 Ambulance  
475 Swing out spare wheel at rearSeen on 1974 Kombi  
500Full-width cab partition with 2-seater passenger seat211-244 
501With passenger seat (2 persons) 211-244 
502 Lining-side panel (hard board)211, 231 
503 Lining-roof panel (hard board)211-216, 231, 234 
504 With fresh air ventilation in load compartment 211-216, 231-235, 265, 268  
506With brake servo and dual circuit brake warning light (LHD)211-271  
507 Vent wings in cab doors211-235, 261-274  
508With vent wing in passenger compartment opposite sliding door
to Ch. No. 211 2300 000
221-244  
508With vent wing in sliding door and in all windows on the opposite side panel
from Ch. No. 212 2000 001
221-244  
508Sliding window in the side panel opposite the sliding door
from Ch. No. 212 2000 001
271, 274  
508With vent wing in the Double Cab door and in the opposite side panel
from Ch. No. 212 2000 001
265-268  
509With dust-protected air intake, larger oil bath air cleaner and additional dust sealing261-268
510 Partition upper between cab and load compartment
(for vehicles with M 500 only)
211-216  
511Padded instrument panel (LHD only)
Panel Padding (LHD) and storage compartment cover (standard for type 22)
211-271  
512Without front passenger seat Seen on 1968 Ambulance  
513 Protection runner for transmission211-274  
514With air circulation heater 211-244, 271, 274  
515 Highroof delivery van with extended sliding door 211
516Enlarged roof (plastic)
to Ch. No. 211 2065 217
from Ch. No. 211 2065 218
211, 214
211, 214
211, 214, 231, 235
 
518Campmobile with pop-up roof 231, 234  
519With ventilation slots 211, 214  
520 With sliding door left and right 221-244
521With additional chrome trim and sun visor with mirror
to Ch. No. 219 300 000
from Ch. No. 210 2000 001 without sun visor with mirror
221-228  
524Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD)
from Ch. No. 219 000 001 without emergency light system
from Ch. No. 210 2000 001 with buzzer for ignition-starter switch
from Ch. No. 212 2000 001



211-265, USA, Canada
211-241, USA, Canada
 
525 USA type safety belts, LHD 211-265, USA, Canada  
527 Exhaust control system
(only together with M 156/M 240)
from Eng. No. C 0 000 001 to C 0 100 000
211-274, Japan  
527 Exhaust control system
from Eng. No. AD 0 000 001
211-274, Japan, Sweden  
528Rear view mirror, outer, right (convex, LHD)211-265  
529 Sliding window in cab partition
(for vehicles with M 500 only)
221-244  
530 With automatic step 211-244  
531 With harder rear torsion bars211-228, 241, 244  
533Alarm system221, 225, 241  
535 With tachograph211-274  
537With transistorized roof light 221-228, 241, 244  
601Special equipment package comprising:
M 47, M 102, emergency light system, dual circuit
brake warning light, and (padded instrument panel LHD only)
to Ch. No. 218 220 000
211-268  
601Special equipment package comprising:
dual circuit brake warning light and padded instrument panel
to Ch. No. 218 220 000
271  
602Special equipment package comprising:
emergency light system, dual circuit brake warning light, and (padded instrument panel LHD only)
to Ch. No. 218 220 000
211-268  
61870 amp Alternator    
652Repeater switch - windshield wipers 211-274  
653With special supression 211-274, German Army  
659Halogen fog lamp 211-274  
663With higher drivers seat backrest (head restraint, RHD)214-274, Japan  
690Passenger seat as swivel seat   
7512 pillows, 1 back rest, 1 belly rest, safety catch on table, without infusion hooksSeen on 1968 Ambulance  
779Ventilation window in drivers door   
791Prepared for the installation of UTILA-ambulance (Only for the German state of Bavaria)   
792UnknownSeen on 1968 Ambulance  

*M-code data derived from NEATO information, VW museum data, "Original VW Bus" by Laurence Meredith, user submissions, and data found from Buses in the Forums on this site.


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