Aston Martin Rapide License Plate Bulb Size

The Aston Martin Rapide license plate requires a 12961 bulb size for the rear exterior lighting system. Available data covers the production span from 2011 through 2019.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Type	Shop
2011-2019	12961	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Aston Martin Rapide uses the 12961 bulb for the license plate position across all specified model years, spanning 2011-2019.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designating a miniature wedge bulb in the T10 form factor, which is one of the most widely used bulb types in automotive auxiliary lighting applications.
The T10 designation refers to the bulb's tubular shape, with the number indicating its width in tenths of an inch, making it a compact format suited for small housings such as license plate lamp assemblies.
The 12961 operates at 12 volts and 5 watts, which is the standard electrical rating for low-current auxiliary bulbs in passenger vehicles.
The base type for this bulb is the W2.1x9.5d, a wedge-style base that relies on spring tension within the socket rather than a bayonet or screw mechanism for retention.
Because the W2.1x9.5d base is a standardized wedge format, T10 bulbs from other manufacturers sharing the same voltage, wattage, and base type are generally interchangeable with the 12961 in this application.
The consistent use of a single bulb specification across all nine model years of the Rapide indicates no mid-cycle changes were made to the license plate lamp socket or housing design during that production period.