Type 1 M-codes
SE Beetles Contents
25 Din bhp = 30 SAE, 30 = 36, 34 = 41.5, 37 = 47, 40 = 49/50, 44 = 52/53, 46 = 55, 47 = 57, 48 = 58, 50 = 60

Code

Description

Models

Market
1 Chrome bumpers, hub caps, tail pipes, front flashing
indicators, hood and door handles; additionally with
moldings and passenger sun visor
up to Chassis No. 117 999 000		 111, 112, 115, 116  
1 Torsion bar front axle and swing type rear axle instead
of suspension struts and double joint rear axle
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001		 113, 114, 117, 118  
002 US equipment    
4 4-speed manual transmission with double-joint axle
from Chassis No. 119 000 001 up to 110 3100 000
from Chassis No. 119 000 001
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001
113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152
141-144
M 1		 USA, Canada
5 Saxomat; 34 bhp engine
from Engine No. 5 000 001 up to 9 800 000
from Engine No. D 0 000 001 up to D 0 095 049
from Engine No. D 0 095 050 up to D 0 234 014
113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144, 151, 152
111-118, 141-144, 151, 152
111-118		  
6 Front axle support and reinforced rear torsion bars
from Chassis No. 110 2141 186 up to 110 3100 000
from Chassis No. 110 2141 186
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001
113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152
141-144
111, 112, 115, 116; M 1		  
7 Unknown
Seen on Swedish '53 and RHD London-delivered Beetles		    
009 Yellow tail lights    
9 Automatic transmission; 37 bhp engine
from Engine No. E 0 015 982 up to E 0 020 100

from Engine No. E 0 020 101 up to E 0 022 000
M 59/M 87/M 240: 113, 114,
117, 118, 151, 152
M 87/M 240: 113, 114, 117,
118, 151, 152		  
Automatic transmission; 40 bhp engine
from Engine No. F 1 462 599 up to F 1 790 008

from Engine No. F 1 790 009 up to F 2 200 000

from Engine No. L 0 019 430 up to L 0 026 500
M 59/M 87: 113, 114,
117, 118, 151, 152
M 87: 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152;
M 52/M 610: 111, 112, 115, 116
M 240: 113, 114, 117, 118,
141-144, 151, 152		  
Automatic transmission; 44 bhp engine
from Engine No. H 0 879 927 up to H 1 350 000
from Engine No. H 5 077 366 up to H 5 900 000

from Engine No. AB 0 000 001

from Engine No. AC 0 000 001
113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144, 151, 152
M 157: 113, 114, 117, 118,
141-144, 151, 152
M 87: 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152;
M 52/M 610: 111, 112, 115, 116; M 1
M 87/M 240: 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152;
M 52/M 240/M 610: 111, 112, 115, 116;
M 1, M 87, M 1/M 87/M 240		  
Automatic transmission; 46 bhp engine
from Engine No. AF 0 000 001
M 240: 113, 114, 117, 118,
141-144, 151, 152		  
Automatic transmission; 47 bhp engine
from Engine No. B 6 000 001 up to B 6 600 000
M 157: 113, 114, 117, 118,
141-144, 151, 152		  
Automatic transmission; 48 bhp engine
from Engine No. AE 0 000 001

from Engine No. AH 0 000 001
M 26/M 157: 113, 114, 117, 118,
141-144, 151, 152
M 27/M 27/M 157: 113, 114, 117, 118,
141-144, 151, 152		  
Automatic transmission; 50 bhp engine
from Engine No. AD 0 000 001
113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144, 151, 152		  
14 'Volkswagen' instead of VW 1300 and VW 1500
from Chassis No. 116 000 001		 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152 Export
17 Lap safety belt mounting points
up to Chassis No. 116 1021 300		 111-118, 151, 152  
18 Larger reflectors in the brake/indicator light 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152 Sweden
19 Without headlamp flasher
from Chassis No. 116 000 001 up to 118 1016 100
from Chassis No. 119 000 001 up to 119 1200 000
113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152
(blank in parts manual)		  
20 Speedometer in miles 111-118, 151, 152 Export
21 Both doors lockable from outside
from Chassis No. 5 888 185 up to 6 502 399
from Chassis No. 115 000 001 up to 117 999 000
113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152
113, 114, 117, 118		 Export
22 Sealed-beam headlight (angled)
With emergency light system
up to Chassis No. 116 1021 300		 111-118, 151, 152 Export
Sealed-beam headlight (angled)
With emergency light system
up to Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000		 111-118, 151, 152 Export except USA
Sealed-beam headlight (vertical)
up to Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 119 1200 000		 111-118, 151, 152 Export except USA
Sealed-beam headlight (vertical)
and back up lamps on bumper
from Chassis No 110 2000 001		 111-118, 151, 152  
Sealed-beam headlight (vertical)
and back up lamps in the brake/indicator light
from Chassis No 110 2000 001		 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152  
23 Comprising:
M 227: sealed-beam headlights, flashing indicators
with side marking lights, red taillights, padded
instrument panel and additionally padded armrests,
dual circuit brake warning light, back-up lamps in
taillights, but without headlamp flasher, parking
lamps and steering lock
from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 119 1200 000
Comprising:
M 227: sealed-beam headlights, flashing indicators
with side marking lights, red taillights, buzzer
for ignition starter switch, side marker reflectors,
back-up lamps in taillights, instrument panel cover
and safety armrests, dual circuit brake warning light,
but without headlamp flasher, parking lamps and
steering lock
from Chassis No 110 2000 001		 113, 117, 151 USA, Canada
26 Activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor
from Chassis No 110 2000 001		 113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144, 151, 152; M 1 USA, Canada
27 Lap belt retracting fixture
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000		 111-118, 151, 152 USA, Canada
27 Compliance with US (west coast) exhaust emission standards
from Chassis No. 112 2000 001		 M 9/M 26/M 157: 113, 117,
141, 143, 151, 153		 USA (west coast)
30 Headlamp flasher with simultaneous license plate illumination 111, 113, 115, 117, 151 Austria
32 Brake/indicator light
up to Chassis No. 4 010 994		 111-118, 151, 152 Italy, Australia
34 Parking lamp warning light side-mounted
flashing indicators and rear reflectors
from Chassis No. 116 000 001 up to 116 1021 300
With front seat backrest lock
111-118, 151, 152

111, 112, 115, 116
Italy

Italy
37 Without emergency light system 111-118, 151, 152 Italy, France
40 Speedometer with fuel gauge
from Chassis No. 112 2000 001		 111, 112, 115, 116  
42 Complies with Belgian market regulations    
46 Side mounted flashing indicators
up to Chassis No. 116 463 102 and
from Chassis No. 118 000 001		 111-118, 151, 152 Denmark
47 Back-up light
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000
from Chassis No. 118 000 001
111-118, 151, 152
111, 112, 115, 116		  
48 Special front seats for West German Post Office Police    
50 Dual circuit brake warning light
from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001
113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144, 151, 152
113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144		  
52 37 bhp engine and equalizer spring
from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000
40 bhp engine and equalizer spring
from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001
44 bhp engine and equalizer spring
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001
M 240: 111, 112, 115, 116

111, 112, 115, 116
M 240: 111, 112, 115, 116

111, 112, 115, 116		  
53 Cloth upholstery instead of leatherette
from Chassis No. 119 000 001		 111, 112, 115, 116  
54 Lockable glove compartment lid
from Chassis No. 118 000 001		 111-118  
55 Gearshift lock with ignition starter switch
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 119 1200 000		 111-118, 141-144, 151, 152 Export
standard Germany
58 Overriders front and rear
from Chassis No. 110 2000 001		 113, 114, 117, 118  
59 Gearshift lock
up to Chassis No. 146 1021 300
Thermostat-controlled carburetor pre-heating
37 bhp engine
from Engine No. E 0 015 146 up to E 0 020 100

40 bhp engine
from Engine No. F 1 380 778 up to F 1 790 008

34 bhp engine
from Engine No. D 0 458 808 up to D 0 540 002		 141-144



M 52/M 240: 111, 112, 115, 116
M 87/M 240: 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152

M 52: 111, 112, 115, 116
M 87: 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152

111, 112, 115, 116
M 88: 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152		 Export
standard Germany
Export
60 Eberspacher heater 111-118, 151, 152; M 1  
62 Water container with decreased air capacity and
additional air hose; additional rear view mirror,
outer, right, convex		 111, 113, 115, 117, 141, 143, 151 Sweden
67 77 amp hour battery, 6 V
up to Chassis No. 117 999 000
from Chassis No. 118 000 001
111-118, 151, 152
111, 112, 115, 116
Export
74 Mud flaps rear 111-118, 151, 152  
80 Disc brakes instead of drum brakes
from Chassis No. 119 000 001		 M 87, M 88:
113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152		  
82 Front indicators with lateral light diffusion
from Chassis No. 116 463 103 up to 117 999 000		 111-118, 151, 152 Denmark
82 Mounting parts for first aid kit
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001		 111-118, 151, 152; M 1  
86 VW 1200 (without equalizer spring)
from Chassis No. 117 483 306 up to 117 999 000		 M 129: 111, 112, 115, 116  
87 37 bhp engine
Single circuit drum brakes:
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000
Dual circuit drum brakes:
from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000
40 bhp engine
Single circuit drum brakes:
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000
Dual circuit drum brakes:
from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001

44 bhp engine
Dual circuit drum brakes:
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001		 M 240: 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152




113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152




M 240: 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152;
M 1/M 240
113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152; M 1		  
88 34 bhp engine
Single circuit drum brakes:
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000
Dual circuit drum brakes:
from Chassis No. 118 000 001		 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152; M 1  
89 Laminated windshield glass 111-118, 151, 152  
92 Mountain ratio or crown wheel and pinion with lower final ration    
93 Hinged quarter windows 113, 114, 117, 118  
94 Handle for rear hood, lockable 111-118, 151, 152  
95 Blaupunkt 'Wolfsburg' radio    
97 AM/FM Radio Blaupunkt    
102 Heatable rear window glass
from Chassis No. 115 000 001 up to 117 999 000
from Chassis No. 118 000 001
from Chassis No. 110 2000 001
from Chassis No. 150 2572 250
111-118
113, 114, 117, 118
M 610: 111, 112, 115, 116
151, 152		  
103 Shock absorbers (heavy duty) 111-118, 141-144, 151, 152  
104 Upholstery Leatherette - Red    
105 Harder bonded rubber mountings for transmission
up to Chassis No. 112 3200 000		 111-118, 141-144, 151, 152  
107 Bumper guards
up to Chassis No. 117 999 000
from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000
113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152
111, 112, 115, 116		  
108 Custom Model with torsion bar front axle instead of
suspension struts and additionally with: M 4 or M 9,
M 20, M 23, M 89, M 137, M 185, M 227, M 228, M 617		 M 1: 113, 117 USA
110 Partially synchronized transmission, hydraulic brakes:
additionally with moldings
up to Chassis No. 4 630 937
Fully synchronized transmission, additionally with
moldings but without exterior mirror
from Chassis No. 4 630 938 up to 116 1021 300
with
M 129: additionally with moldings, luggage compartment
lining in PVC, but without exterior mirror
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000
with
M 20, M 23, M 60, M 88, M 89, M 227, M 617; Custom
Model 113, footwell and luggage compartment lining
in PVC, but without equalizer spring and fresh air
ventilation, Quarter panel trim panel without ashtray
from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001

111, 115


111, 115



111





113
M 1: 113		 Canada
121 Motor - Fresh air fan in dashboard
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001		 113, 114, 117, 118; M 1  
123 Specially surpressed parts 111-118, 141-144, 151, 152 France
124 Yellow headlamps and safety rear view mirror 111-118, 151,152 Export
124 Orange headlamps for France and several West African and Pacific countries    
128 Whitewall tires    
129 34 bhp engine
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000		 111, 112, 115, 116 Export
134 Upholstery, Ice Blue    
135 Upholstery, leatherette Beige    
137 Dual circuit brakes and drum brakes
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000
from Chassis No. 118 000 001
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001
113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144, 151, 152
113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152
M 1: 113, 114, 117, 118		 Export
139 Dual circuit brakes and drum brakes
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 119 1200 000		 111, 112, 115, 116 Canada,
Scandanavia
149 Painted instead of chrome parts
from Chassis No. 118 000 001
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001
111, 112, 115, 116
M 1: 113, 114, 117, 118		  
151 Eberspacher petrol heater (181)    
153 Oil bath air cleaner set with additional cyclone filter
up to Chassis No. 115 999 000
Filter system with two oil bath air cleaners
from Chassis No. 116 000 001 up to 110 3100 000
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001
111-118, 141-144

111-118, 141-144
111-118		 Export
157 44 bhp engine with exhaust emission control system
from Engine No. H 5 000 001 up to H 5 900 000
47 bhp engine with exhaust emission control system
from Engine No. B 6 000 001 up to B 6 600 000
48 bhp engine with exhaust emission control system
from Engine No. AE, AH 0 000 001		 113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144, 151, 152 USA, Canada
158 Upholstery - Cloth   USA
162 Rubber molding - Bumper 113, 114, 117, 118  
167 88 amp hour battery
up to Chassis No. 117 999 000		 113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144, 151, 152 USA
170 Cross-ply tires 6.00-15    
172 Tubeless radial tires    
179 Front seat backrest lock
from Chassis No. 117 000 001		 111, 112, 115, 116  
184 Three-point safety belt - Front seat
from Chassis No. January 1972		 111, 113, 115, 117, 151 not for USA, Canada
185 Three-point safety belt - Front seat
from Chassis No. 118 096 786 up to December 1971
from Chassis No. 118 096 786
from Chassis No. 111 2800 001 up to December 1971
113, 117, 151
113, 117, 151
111, 113
USA
Canada
Peru
185 Three-point safety belt for front seat, lap belt for rear
from Chassis No. January 1972		 113, 117, 151 USA
186 Lap belt - Rear seat
from Chassis No. 118 096 786 up to December 1971
from Chassis No. 118 096 786
from Chassis No. January 1972
113, 117, 151
113, 117, 151
111, 113, 115, 117, 151
USA
Canada
not for USA
187 Headlamps for left-handed traffic
from Chassis No. 118 000 001		 111-118, 151,152 left-handed traffic
193 Compliance with Japanese exhaust emission regulations    
197 45Ah 12v battery    
206 Rear view mirror, inner, anti-dazzle
from Chassis No. 119 000 001 up to 110 3100 000
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001 up to 111 3200 000
from Chassis No. 112 2000 001
113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152
113, 114, 117, 118; M 1
111-118; M 1		  
208 Vehicles with trailer
from Chassis No. 112 2000 001		 111-118, 151,152  
218 Wheel trim rings
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 119 1200 000		 113, 114, 117, 118  
220 Limited slip differential 111-118, 141-144, 151, 152  
227 Higher front seat backrest (headrest)
from Chassis No. 118 000 001
from Chassis No. 112 2000 001
113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152; M 1
111, 112, 115, 116		  
228 Instrument panel cover padded
from Chassis No. 119 000 001 up to 110 3100 000
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001
113, 117, 151
113, 114, 117, 118; M 1, M 23, M 108,
M 110, M 602, M 603		  
232 Locking tonneau cover over front and rear seats    
240 Engine with recessed pistons for low octane fuel
(identification E in front of Engine No. for 37 bhp)
from Chassis No. 116 000 001 up to 116 1021 300
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000

from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000

(identification L in front of Engine No. for 40 bhp)
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 110 3100 000
(identification AC in front of Engine No. for 40 bhp)
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001

(identification AF in front of Engine No. for 46 bhp)
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001

113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144, 151, 152
111, 112, 115, 116;
M 87: 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152
M 52: 111, 112, 115, 116;
M 87: 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152

113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144, 151, 152

M 52: 111, 112, 115, 116;
M 87: 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152

113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144, 151, 152		  
248 Ignition starter switch without steering lock
from Chassis No. 110 2000 001		 111-118, 141-144, 151, 152 Export
251 1700 twin-carburettor Type 4 engine    
258 Adjustable frotn seat headrests (from 1977)    
261 Additional outer rear view mirror, right, plane
from Chassis No. 118 000 001 		151 Export
282 Sun visor (passenger's side)
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001		 111, 112, 115, 116  
288 Headlight washers    
350 Equipment for USA
Seatbelts in front
Mph speedometer
Two locking doors
Sealed-beam headlamps
Hazard Warning System
Without flasher
Laminated Windscreen
Ram protection
Drum brake
Dual-circuit brake system
12-volt-system (standard)
12-volt-system (US-equipment)		    
355 Equipment for USA
Seatbelts in front
Mph speedometer
Sealed-beam headlamps
Hazard warning system
Without flasher
Laminated windscreen
Ram protection
Reversing light
12-volt system (standard)
12-volt-system (US-equipment)		    
356 Equipment for Canada    
358 Equipment for Canada    
444 5J x 15 sports style wheels    
445 Equipment for Canada    
511 Padded dasboard (Transporter)    
513 Sump guard    
527 Exhaust emission control system
up to Chassis No. 111 3200 000		 113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144, 151, 152
M 87: 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152
M 88/M 610: 111, 112, 115, 116		 Japan, Sweden
528 Additional rear view mirror, outer, right, convex
from Chassis No. 119 000 001		 111, 113, 115, 117, 151  
531 Stiffer rear torsion bars (swing axle models only)    
551 Halogen headlights    
556 Upholstery - leatherette    
559 Apron, front with louvers
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001		 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152  
560 Steel sliding roof    
568 Tinted glass in side and rear windows    
572 Top cover Grey 151, 152  
573 Air-conditioning    
601 De Luxe version
from Chassis No 118 000 001 up to 118 1016 100		 113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144, 151, 152  
602 De Luxe version
from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 118 1016 100
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001
113, 114, 117, 118, 141-144, 151, 152
113, 117

USA, Canada
603 De Luxe version
from Chassis No. 110 2000 001 up to 110 3100 000
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001
113, 117
113, 114, 117, 118; M 1		  
610 12 volt system
up to Chassis No. 117 999 000
from Chassis No. 118 000 001
111-118, 141-144, 151, 152
111, 112, 115, 116		  
611 12 v system and sealed-beam headlights (vertical)
and emergency light system
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000
from Chassis No. 118 000 001
without emergency light system

111-118, 151, 152
111, 112, 115, 116		 Export
613 12 volt system fully suppressed
up to Chassis No. 117 999 000
from Chassis No. 118 000 001
111-118
113, 114, 117, 118;
M 610: 111, 112, 115, 116
Police vehicles
616 Back-up light in the brake/indicator light
from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000
from Chassis No. 111 2000 001
113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152
113, 114, 117, 118		  
617 Water container with smaller airspace
and connecting hose to spare wheel
from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000		 111-118, 151, 152  
634 Emergency Light 12 Volt    
652 Interval relay -- for windshield wiper
from Chassis No. 112 2000 001		 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152; M 1  
659 Halogen fog lights    
663 Integrated head restraints    
698 Left Hand Drive ?    
714 Weltmeister Special Edition    
731 World Cup '74 Edition    
759 Dual circuit brakes and disc brakes
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000		 113, 114, 117, 118 Scandinavia
760 Dual circuit brakes and drum brakes
from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000		 M 87: 113, 114, 117, 118, 151, 152 Scandinavia
922 Unknown    
976 GT Sports wheels (Lemmertz)    
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