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M-Code Registry

The definitive historical database of Volkswagen factory options and special equipment codes (1949–1980).

Engine12 codes

M027
Vehicle type: Type 3

US exhaust emission compliance

M157
Vehicle type: Type 1

USA/Canada emissions control devices

M157
Vehicle type: Type 2

Emission control devices (US/Canada)

M157
Vehicle type: Type 14

USA/Canada emissions control

Provenance:Inherited from Type 1
M216
Vehicle type: Type 2

1500cc engine (T1, upgrade from 1200cc)

M239
Vehicle type: Type 1

California fuel injection system

M239
Vehicle type: Type 14

California fuel injection

Provenance:Inherited from Type 1
M240
Vehicle type: Type 1

Low compression engine (low-octane fuel markets)

M240
Vehicle type: Type 2

Low-compression engine (low-octane fuel)

M240
Vehicle type: Type 3

Low-compression engine

M240
Vehicle type: Type 14

Low compression engine

Provenance:Inherited from Type 1
M240
Vehicle type: Type 34

Low compression engine

Provenance:Inherited from Type 3

Transmission6 codes

M092
Vehicle type: Type 2

Lower gear ratios (mountainous regions)

M092
Vehicle type: Type 3

Lower gear ratios for mountains

M105
Vehicle type: Type 3

Harder transmission mounting (performance)

M220
Vehicle type: Type 2

Limited-slip differential

M220
Vehicle type: Type 3

Limited-slip differential

M220
Vehicle type: Type 34

Limited-slip differential

Provenance:Inherited from Type 3

Body13 codes

M016
Vehicle type: Type 2

Double cab pick-up (T1 crew cab)

M025
Vehicle type: Type 2

Six pop-out side windows & US-spec bumpers

M053
Vehicle type: Type 2

Tailgate with window (T1)

M070
Vehicle type: Type 2

Tilt and bows for pickup bed canvas canopy

M093
Vehicle type: Type 3

Hinged rear quarter windows (Squareback ventilation)

M113
Vehicle type: Type 2

"Safari" opening front windscreens (T1)

M114
Vehicle type: Type 2

Six opening side windows (pop-out)

M130
Vehicle type: Type 2

Deluxe Microbus without sunroof (delete option)

M161
Vehicle type: Type 2

Sliding cargo door (one side)

M221
Vehicle type: Type 2

High-roof van with sales flap

M222
Vehicle type: Type 2

High-roof van

M507
Vehicle type: Type 2

Vent wings in cab doors (T2)

M520
Vehicle type: Type 2

Sliding doors both sides

Equipment17 codes

M015
Vehicle type: Type 1

Windscreen washers (before becoming standard)

M060
Vehicle type: Type 2

Eberspächer gasoline auxiliary heater

M060
Vehicle type: Type 3

Eberspächer stationary heater

M060
Vehicle type: Type 34

Eberspächer stationary heater

Provenance:Inherited from Type 3
M095
Vehicle type: Type 1

Factory Blaupunkt radio "Wolfsburg"

M095
Vehicle type: Type 14

Factory Blaupunkt radio "Wolfsburg"

Provenance:Inherited from Type 1
M096
Vehicle type: Type 1

Factory Blaupunkt radio "Braunschweig"

M096
Vehicle type: Type 14

Factory Blaupunkt radio "Braunschweig"

Provenance:Inherited from Type 1
M097
Vehicle type: Type 1

Factory Blaupunkt radio "Emden"

M097
Vehicle type: Type 14

Factory Blaupunkt radio "Emden"

Provenance:Inherited from Type 1
M099
Vehicle type: Type 1

Snow tires for cold climates

M102
Vehicle type: Type 2

Heated rear window (defogger)

M102
Vehicle type: Type 3

Heatable rear window

M102
Vehicle type: Type 34

Heatable rear window

Provenance:Inherited from Type 3
M119
Vehicle type: Type 2

Eberspächer heater (often with M060)

M121
Vehicle type: Type 2

Fresh air blowers (ventilation)

M121
Vehicle type: Type 3

Fresh air fan (improved ventilation)

Exterior5 codes

M062
Vehicle type: Type 2

Right-side exterior mirror

M091
Vehicle type: Type 1

Whitewall tires

M107
Vehicle type: Type 2

Bumper overriders (protection guards)

M175
Vehicle type: Type 2

Export overriders (North American package)

M181
Vehicle type: Type 2

Chrome hubcaps

Export20 codes

A41
Vehicle type: Packages

Great Britain specification package

M020
Vehicle type: Type 1

MPH speedometer and odometer (USA, UK, Canada)

M020
Vehicle type: Type 2

MPH speedometer and odometer

M020
Vehicle type: Type 3

MPH speedometer and odometer

M020
Vehicle type: Type 14

MPH speedometer and odometer

Provenance:Inherited from Type 1
M020
Vehicle type: Type 34

MPH speedometer and odometer

Provenance:Inherited from Type 3
M024
Vehicle type: Type 1

Sealed beam headlights and red tail lights (US/Canada)

M024
Vehicle type: Type 2

Sealed beam headlights and red tail lights (US/Canada)

M024
Vehicle type: Type 3

Sealed beam headlights (US/Canada)

M024
Vehicle type: Type 14

Sealed beam headlights (US/Canada)

Provenance:Inherited from Type 1
M124
Vehicle type: Type 1

Yellow headlight bulbs (France legal requirement)

M124
Vehicle type: Type 14

Yellow headlight bulbs (France)

Provenance:Inherited from Type 1
M187
Vehicle type: Type 1

Left-hand traffic headlamps (UK, Australia, Sweden)

M187
Vehicle type: Type 2

Left-hand traffic headlamps

M187
Vehicle type: Type 3

Left-hand traffic headlamps

M187
Vehicle type: Type 14

Left-hand traffic headlamps

Provenance:Inherited from Type 1
M187
Vehicle type: Type 34

Left-hand traffic headlamps

Provenance:Inherited from Type 3
M362
Vehicle type: Packages

North American export package

M430
Vehicle type: Packages

North American export package (alternate)

Y43
Vehicle type: Packages

North American comfort package

Safety14 codes

M025
Vehicle type: Type 1

Safety belt mounting points

M025
Vehicle type: Type 14

Safety belt mounting points

Provenance:Inherited from Type 1
M050
Vehicle type: Type 3

Dual-circuit brake warning light

M089
Vehicle type: Type 1

Laminated glass windscreen

M089
Vehicle type: Type 2

Laminated glass windscreen

M089
Vehicle type: Type 3

Laminated glass windscreen

M089
Vehicle type: Type 14

Laminated glass windscreen

Provenance:Inherited from Type 1
M089
Vehicle type: Type 34

Laminated glass windscreen

Provenance:Inherited from Type 3
M090
Vehicle type: Type 1

Laminated glass windscreen (export)

M137
Vehicle type: Type 2

Dual-circuit braking system

M184
Vehicle type: Type 3

Safety belt configurations (front)

M185
Vehicle type: Type 3

Safety belt configurations (rear)

M186
Vehicle type: Type 3

Three-point safety belts

M506
Vehicle type: Type 2

Brake servo & dual-circuit warning (T2, LHD)

Interior9 codes

M013
Vehicle type: Type 2

Middle/rear seats with wood trim

M054
Vehicle type: Type 3

Lockable glove compartment (security)

M080
Vehicle type: Type 2

Walk-through cab (LHD)

M081
Vehicle type: Type 2

Walk-through cab Microbus/Deluxe (LHD)

M183
Vehicle type: Type 2

Walk-through cab (RHD)

M184
Vehicle type: Type 2

Walk-through cab Microbus/Deluxe (RHD)

M209
Vehicle type: Type 2

Seating for 9 people (Microbus)

M510
Vehicle type: Type 2

Cab divider partition behind front seats

M511
Vehicle type: Type 2

Padded dashboard (LHD, T2)

Lighting1 codes

M616
Vehicle type: Type 2

Reversing lights

Suspension1 codes

M103
Vehicle type: Type 2

Heavy-duty shock absorbers

Commercial2 codes

M028
Vehicle type: Type 2

Ambulance without stretcher

M150
Vehicle type: Type 2

German ambulance specifications

Camping2 codes

M108
Vehicle type: Type 2

Camping equipment (Westfalia)

M192
Vehicle type: Type 2

Body prepared for camper conversion

Westfalia5 codes

M073
Vehicle type: Packages

Factory roof cutting and reinforcement for pop-top

P22
Vehicle type: Packages

Westfalia "Campmobile" with pop-up roof

P25
Vehicle type: Packages

Westfalia interior with pop-up roof and cool box

P27
Vehicle type: Packages

Westfalia "Camper Deluxe" package

P30
Vehicle type: Packages

Westfalia interior without pop-up roof