VW Birth Certificates

[Kevv]

Just got my birth certificate and had a couple questions:
-If I supplied the engine serial number and it got placed on the cert is it the factory engine?
-Does anyone know what the A72 means?

Thanks for the help.

[finster]

they used to say "Your engine number is the original one since date of delivery"

however if they have put the number you gave them on the certificate 'for the delivery status of your car' that should mean it was the engine in the car in july 71. otherwise they do not show an engine number (if the number you gave them was from another car)

the A72 is odd especially as 'country settlement Grea(t) Britain' makes no sense and would not seem to be relevant to a usa car
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[grooovy212]

I am excited I just ordered a certificate for my van. I am new to owning a VW classic and I am interested in finding it's history. I bought the vehicle last week from a lovely lady who's husband passed away. She has no information on it at all. Does anyone have any other helpful places to do research?

[2003nbc]

Update on Timing (to USA) and M-Codes question:
Ordered BC on 9/26/24
Received shipping tracking information email 10/17/24
Received Packet via USPS 10/28/24

Anyone know what codes M161 and M162 are for a sedan? - already checked archives listings and also codes found in spare parts listing.

[KingAir42]

Darn, I messed up I think. I just bought a Birth certificate because I wanted to see if my engine was original. I did not put an engine number on the form, only the vin and type.
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[EverettB]

I think you can email them and ask?

I'm not 100% sure on that.
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[KingAir42]

Thanks, I just sent an email. We will find out…
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[Texas_1958]

Quick question. I have a 1956 oval, US spec. (bullet turn signals, overrider bumpers, MPH clear needle, etc.) beetle. My VIN is 10829** (last two digits redacted).

I ordered Birth Certificate and Data Sheet. To my surprise (and concern) the paperwork came back suggesting I have a Sept. 1948 Type 11. Although I would love to have a split I clearly do not have one. One thing I notice, on the paperwork they cite the VIN as 1-0829** (again, last two digits redacted). When I filled out the order form I was pretty sure I transposed the VIN without any hyphen.

I have reviewed this thread and it seems many people are not reading the paperwork correctly. Though I am at a loss. I would know if I had a split window. The paperwork they have sent back is the VIN number I submitted except they added in a hyphen after the 1 and are suggesting I have a 1948.

Any thoughts?
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[obus]

i recently acquired a 56 beetle convertible and it had an existing BC from November 2010 from the prior owner. I decided to try again with my name because i was hoping to get more info with the new company that is doing them. I was right!!! It gave me the exterior color as well as the color of the convertible top. So my advice is if you havent had one ever done def do it but if you had one done years ago and were missing info, it may be worth another try
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1960 Paprika Red Karmann Ghia Convertible aka Schatze built 5/20/60
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[redhot]

Dear all,

Could anyone help with understanding how much information is possible to extract on a 1969/1970 or very late 1979 (Karmann)?

Would the latter e.g. have any Karmann specific information, does the body number plate matter or does it not provide any information beyond the chassis etc.?

[Chippy Senior]

I read in this thread that the famous ‘birth certificate’ does not include engine number, but they will confirm whether original if you provide it.
Is the same true of gearbox type code and gearbox (serial) number?
And original carburettor type/model and modification number?
And whilst talking ‘numbers’ does anyone know what the stamped number on the steering box cover plate in the (beetle) spare wheel compartment represents? Mine reads:
3 over 0 over 275350..

[EverettB]

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