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.

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
2012-2019921W16WCheck Price
2006-2010H21WH21WCheck Price
1998-20051156P21WCheck Price
1968-19791156P21WCheck Price
196710731073Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description Type Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Wedge bulb (T15). 12V, 16W.921Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BAY9s base. 12V, 21W.H21WCheck Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.1156Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.P21WCheck Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.1073Check Price

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