Volkswagen Beetle Back Up Light Bulb Size
The Volkswagen Beetle back up light utilizes bulb sizes 921, H21W, P21W, 1156, and 1073 depending on the specific production version. Available data for the lighting components spans from 1967 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
If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.
| Years | US Type | EU Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2019 | 921 | W16W | Check Price |
| 2006-2010 | H21W | H21W | Check Price |
| 1998-2005 | 1156 | P21W | Check Price |
| 1968-1979 | 1156 | P21W | Check Price |
| 1967 | 1073 | 1073 | Check Price |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Wedge bulb (T15). 12V, 16W. | 921 | Check Price |
| ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BAY9s base. 12V, 21W. | H21W | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W. | 1156 | Check Price |
| ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W. | P21W | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 13W. | 1073 | Check Price |