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Tcash
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M-Plate Decoders
Enter the M-Plate information in the decoder and click on decode.
http://alltheprettybuses.com/_d_decoder.asp
http://www.vw-mplate.com/mcode.php
Or see
http://www.type2.com/m-codes/
M-Plate Locations
1968-76 M-Plate is located behind the left front seat.
1977-79 M-Plate is located on the fresh air vent under the dash on the left side. Dust it off and take a picture of it.
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madmike
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I've been looking for a year for mine 
Finally found it  behind the RIGHT as in ,,,,passengers seat 
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| Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location |
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Only if you want to look straight down on it, reach up in there and take a pic with a phone, or use a mirror, or make a rubbing of it, or squish some playdoh on it and read the impression 
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BrotherB
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| Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:39 am Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location |
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I have no tag behind any of the front seats..
The only thing that I have found, besides the one that is under the dash is this...
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Randy in Maine
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| Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:44 am Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location |
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This one is where yours is......riveted to the fresh air ducting under the dash (3" above the "yellow wire and painted green to make it easy).
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BrotherB
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| Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:00 pm Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location |
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Thanks!
I found it... trying to get numbers and letters that I can read...
Tried the phone picture thing and that was a NO GO...
So, tried the pencil and paper trick (stencil) got a few numbers, but I am trying to read what I have now...
Working on it... |
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Randy in Maine
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| Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:05 pm Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location |
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| Post it when you decode it. |
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BrotherB
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| Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location |
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This is a big bummer...
I cant read what I've been trying to stencil... 
Got a few numbers, but none of it is making any sense right now...
Work in progress...
Thanks for the help.. |
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scubasteve321
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| Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:29 pm Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location FAQ |
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Could a kind soul helpe figure out exact date of manufacture from my m code plate?
The info Ive found on this site doesnt seem to apply to my plate
for example date of manufacture doesnt make sense; top left
or is it just simple as the 12th?
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Angus II
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| Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location FAQ |
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Hello, scuba steve. Happy Birthday Bus, coming up in a few days...
Date of birth: "planned production date" Monday Feb. 15th 1971 .
So, the decoder I use says for your bus. and it's pastel white L90D and your chassis number is #2312148072 on the dash tag? Correct? |
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scubasteve321
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| Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:03 pm Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location FAQ |
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Heya Angus;
Thanks so much!!
Thats exactly why I was askin haha
50th comin up soon 😁
p.s.
you are spot on with the vin
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| Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 11:13 am Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location FAQ |
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My British specification, 1973 model-year (manufactured in late-August or early-September 1972), RHD VW 1600 Type 2 Kombi (i.e. Type 23-517) Westfalia Continental motor-caravan does NOT have any M-code plates or stickers of any description that I can find. There are certainly none behind the cab seats on either side.
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creative native
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| Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 8:30 am Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location FAQ |
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I believe I will need a little help and will be grateful for it from others who may know what I can't sort out. I expect to take a better photo of my M-code plate when I remove my dash pod, but for now, I put my phone under the dash to get these photos. I believe one must be a part time contortionist to get proper photos of the M-plate this way.
This is my interpretation of my M-plate information:
1. Serial number
2. 227 = detachable headrests
3. 246 = laminated windshield
4. paint code 9832 = Mexico Beige
5. ED = Brown Plaid upholstery
6. Production date: Wednesday, December 13, 1978 ???
7. ??? Number for production planning
8. Export destination: TR ??? I believe my Bus was originally sold in San Diego. Does anyone know if "TR" is the destination code for San Diego?
9. Body model, engine & tranny codes: Campmobile Deluxe, 70 hp, manual transmission. Specifically, right side sliding door, LHD, Campmobile, engine & tranny code: 2.0L & manual.
10. D03: I believe this is a grouped M-code designation, usually grouping sealed beam headlights, rear window defroster, MPH speedometer, etc. However, I've no information relating to this specific code.
11. D27 ??? I believe this may be for CA emissions adherence. Can anybody confirm this?
12. P27 = Westfalia interior code for Berlin Deluxe (stove, sink, refrigerator) with pop-top
13. 005 = heater duct under rear seat/bed
Again, I will appreciate any information.
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creative native
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| Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 11:51 am Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location FAQ |
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I did find this M-code decoder function and I am very grateful to whomever created this very useful site. https://vw-type2-id.xyz/mplate/decode/
However, I'm still looking for the "TR" destination code information.
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| Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 12:45 pm Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location FAQ |
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| creative native wrote: |
I did find this M-code decoder function and I am very grateful to whomever created this very useful site.
However, I'm still looking for the "TR" destination code information.
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TR is listed as Transit Reserved, UF is San Francisco and UA is LA.
It was probably port allocated after production. Does it have the Cal House Car tags on the dogleg? |
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creative native
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| Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 1:31 pm Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location FAQ |
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| creative native wrote: |
I did find this M-code decoder function and I am very grateful to whomever created this very useful site.
However, I'm still looking for the "TR" destination code information. |
TR is listed as Transit Reserved, UF is San Francisco and UA is LA.
It was probably port allocated after production. Does it have the Cal House Car tags on the dogleg? |
It does not. However, the original owner had the Bus repainted and I suppose he could have removed the tags at that time?
Thanks for the "TR" information. |
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creative native
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 4:49 pm Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location FAQ |
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Follow up:
I received my Bus's birth certificate and production data sheet from Volkswagen today. I'm posting it here so that anyone in the future who may have questions about M-codes may use this as a reference from VW.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:36 am Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location FAQ |
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Bad news, good news and a question...
I took the M-Plate and Vin Tag off my bus while it was getting painted. I thought I lost them (bad news).
Just found them yesterday. I was going to reinstall, and want to make sure I put back in the right place. The M-PLate goes behind the driver seat (left side) and the Vin tag goes behind the passenger seat (right side).
This is for a '69 single cab.
thanks.
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alman72
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| Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:46 am Post subject: Re: M-Plate Location FAQ |
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Bad news, good news and a question...
I took the M-Plate and Vin Tag off my bus while it was getting painted. I thought I lost them (bad news).
Just found them yesterday. I was going to reinstall, and want to make sure I put back in the right place. The M-Tag goes behind the driver seat (left side) and the Vin tag goes behind the passenger seat (right side).
This is for a '69 single cab.
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you swap terminology half way thru your post.
the M-plate goes behind left seat, drivers seat. I dont know what you mean by m-tag, prob m-plate
and a vin tag? is it long metal plate with vin only? (dash?) bigger plate like M-Plate size, but not the M-plate? a sticker? |
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